When the Mountains Dance

In the wake of Italy's most powerful earthquake in nearly four decades, foreign correspondent Christine Toomey channels her grief and connection to the land by documenting the history of the Apennines. Renovating her abandoned hilltop home in Le Marche, she uncovers artefacts that unveil the region's past, including letters from a century-old priest and a dusty map of the 1908 Messina earthquake. This poignant narrative explores the resilience of community and the unpredictable nature of life, emphasizing the profound impact of significant events on our surroundings and ourselves.