Genre: Paranormal Thriller/Suspense

Synopsis:

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In 1920s Romania, a struggling cobbler, Gunari, is coerced into a fateful act—kidnapping a baby boy for a sinister benefactor. However, the plot spirals out of control when the child’s true identity as the son of a midwife beloved by Gunari's Romani community is revealed. A confrontation with the mysterious benefactor reveals a chilling truth: he is no ordinary man but a harbinger of evil, intent on manipulating the boy’s destiny for nefarious purposes. The encounter leaves Gunari dead, his body ravaged by unknown forces, and sets the stage for decades of tragedy.

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Years later, Peter Levy, the stolen child, grows up in the United States, unaware of his dark origins. As World War II escalates, Peter enlists as a bomber gunner, determined to make a difference. During a critical mission over Ploesti, Romania—ironically, the land of his birth—Peter’s life collides with haunting visions and unexplainable horrors. These harrowing moments signal that his fate is intricately tied to a malevolent force pursuing him beyond the grave.

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As Peter's story unfolds, so does that of his mother, Naomi, who endures loss, war, and exile. Her quiet resilience is both a shield against the prejudice she faces and a beacon of hope. Meanwhile, the malevolent entity manipulating their lives waits for the perfect moment to exact its vengeance and claim Peter's spirit as part of its dark empire.

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Decades later, the echoes of these events continue to ripple through time. With spectral apparitions haunting Naomi and hints of a long-buried curse surfacing, the family must confront the ultimate question: Can the bonds of love and faith triumph over an evil that has crossed generations?

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Set against a backdrop of historical turmoil, In Lieu of Flowers intertwines folklore, mysticism, and the resilience of the human spirit. It’s a chilling yet poignant tale of sacrifice, survival, and the enduring fight for redemption, where every choice reverberates beyond death.