In a struggling post-Soviet community, Lilya a teenage girl is abandoned when her mother moves to the United States with her boyfriend. Facing neglect and poverty, she meets Andrei, who offers her a job in Sweden, giving her hope for a better life — and a journey that will change everything.

Lilja

Volodja

Lilja's Mother

Aunt Anna

Natasha

Andrei

Witek

Neighbor

Sergei

Natasha's Boyfriend

Cashier

Social Worker

Natasha's Dad

Volodja's Dad
August 23, 2002

Lilja

Volodja

Lilja's Mother

Aunt Anna

Natasha

Andrei

Witek

Neighbor

Sergei

Natasha's Boyfriend

Cashier

Social Worker

Natasha's Dad

Volodja's Dad
