Somewhere to Belong

In "Main Amana," Johanna Ilg finds her sheltered existence in a devout Christian community challenged when a shocking secret forces her to reconsider her future and the man she loves. Meanwhile, Berta Schumacher, accustomed to a life of privilege in Chicago, struggles against the constraints of the Amana villages as her parents seek simplicity. As both women navigate their desires and the realities of their choices, they must confront the deep ties that bind them to their communities and the possibilities of a different life.