Desiderium

Set in a rich and complicated culture reflected in its cuisine, hospitality, and breathtaking landscapes, Desiderium weaves together the stories of three generations of Albanian women reaching for their deepest desires amid heartbreak, the quest for revenge, and war.

Mira Zeka is a fighter seeking vengeance and national independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1911. A decision she makes for her family will change her heart more than she could have imagined.

Valentina Muskaj, nicknamed Val, t...