At first glance, Gala’s marriage looked like a fairy tale: a caring Italian husband, a home among picturesque landscapes, a wonderful daughter. But in reality, Gala faces domestic violence and is confronted with a difficult choice: to submit or to run away—having neither a job nor acquaintances, and risking losing the most precious thing in her mother’s life…
Anita’s situation is the opposite: a strong marriage, a successful career, and comfortable housing. However, meeting Gala helps her recognize dangerous “telltale signs” in her own, seemingly ideal family…
The novel is based on real stories.
“Run” is a social drama by Lidia Davydova that truthfully reflects women’s persistence in overcoming difficult situations in a foreign country. The book makes you think about what silence, denial, as well as learned helplessness and lack of integration can lead to. Through the stories of several heroines, the author shows that even in the most difficult circumstances, there is a way out.