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The Eight Mountains In the summer of 1984, 11-year-old Pietro and his mother Francesca embark on a journey to Grana, a quaint village nestled in the Italian Alps. There, they encounter Bruno, the lone youngster in the village. Estranged from his parents, Bruno lives with relatives. Pietro and Bruno swiftly form a close bond, spending their days in a whirl of summer adventures. Months later, Pietro’s father, Giovanni, joins them for a hiking trip, but their harmony is disrupted by unforeseen revelations. Bruno discloses to Pietro that his parents have offered to adopt
him, a gesture meant to provide better educational opportunities in Turin. Torn between urban life and preserving Bruno’s cherished world, Pietro vehemently protests. However, Bruno is whisked away by his father for summer work, severing their ties for years. Five years later, Pietro and Bruno cross paths at a bar, their silent reunion underscored by unspoken tensions. Pietro’s family returns to Grana, but the absence of Bruno weighs heavily. His bond with the mountain’s wanes, leading to a gradual estrangement from his father. Fast forward 15 years,
a call from his mother beckons Pietro back to Grana following his father’s passing. Bruno also returns, and they embark on a mountain journey discovering a poignant remnant: a
collection of materials Giovanni left for Bruno to build a home. Their collaborative effort spans months, with Bruno envisioning a life intertwined with the mountains and Pietro
penning a book amidst their labour. Subsequent summers find Pietro returning to Grana, accompanied by new acquaintances like Lara, briefly entwined in his life. Bruno and Lara forge a relationship, welcoming a daughter into the world. Feeling adrift, Pietro embarks on a transformative journey to Nepal. His return marks a pivotal conversation with Bruno about personal enlightenment and life’s quests. Pietro’s decision to settle in Nepal causes a rift, but he eventually reunites with Bruno, uncovering Giovanni’s journal and the profound
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