In the early 1900s, countless women from Galicia embarked on journeys to America, often traveling alone. Many of these women traveled without legal documentation, using forged papers that altered their age or identity. Stories like Merce’s were typical, with no clear destination or plan. She juggled working at the Mil8 factory, managing her household, and attending accounting classes. However, one day, her routine is disrupted by an experience she cannot yet define.