When I Was Seven

Lucas is delighted when his grandmother moves in with him, becoming one of his closest companions. However, he learns that she is dying, and neither his parents nor Lucas himself are prepared to accept this reality. One night, his grandmother asks him to help her fulfill a final wish: to see her sister one last time. The problem is that Lucas's mother insists this sister never existed, and something else is clearly troubling her. Uncertain which version of events to believe, Lucas seeks help from his other grandmother, who has been estranged from the family. Her involvement may either clarify the situation or complicate it further. Told from Lucas's perspective as a seven-year-old, the story explores adult family conflicts and secrets through a child's innocent viewpoint, examining the complexity and importance of family relationships.