Just out of her teens, Monika's world is thrown into turmoil when an operation to correct her nearsightedness accidentally leaves her blind. Forced by her devastated mother to attend a school for the blind, Monika struggles with depression. However, through sheer determination, she learns to rebuild her life one day at a time. A beautifully crafted story about overcoming personal obstacles through inner strength, Monika offers hope and inspiration to anyone dealing with life's challenges. A 25-minute facilitated discussion on addressing sudden change and traumatic circumstances will follow the screening. Students will have the opportunity to engage with one another and a guest expert.