A teenage boy traumatized by an RAF strafing incident in 1945, losing his ability to speak. Sent to Copenhagen to live with his cousin Rigmor, he gradually overcomes his psychological barriers with the support of Rigmor and Eva. During the Allied air raid, Henry regains his speech and actively assists firefighters in identifying wounded children.
Henry relies on his cousin Rigmor for shelter and emotional support during his recovery.
Eva serves as a peer companion who helps Henry navigate his new environment.
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