Cuckoo's Tears

The main characters of this play have not seen each other for many years. It leaves unsaid that her acting career did not turn out as successfully as she had hoped, and that she has been worn down by endless touring; and that he, in reality, is ruined and living in poverty. The hero’s friends are quick to rally around him: they collect money, try to create the appearance of comfort and a cheerful celebration around him, but soon the deception becomes obvious…