Sinopsis

“A story that should be known and remembered.” — STARRED REVIEW, YOUTH SERVICES BOOK REVIEW

“Unnie has a dreamlike quality that heightens its sense of bittersweet nostalgia. The poetic force of the prose enhances the interplay between the past and present, blending them into a familiar, nonlinear pattern of grief. A remarkably beautiful story of the agony of loss and injustice.” — KIRKUS REVIEWS

On the morning of April 16, 2014, the Sewol ferry tragically capsized while en route from Incheon, near Seoul, to the southern resort island of Jeju in South Korea. Among the 476 passengers and crew members, 304 lost their lives, including 250 students and 11 teachers from Danwon High School who were on a school field trip.
Yun-young’s Unnie (the Korean word for 'older sister') is a teacher now missing. As Yun-young embarks on an unfamiliar journey—one she has never undertaken before—she finds herself entangled in a blend of memories and unforeseen revelations, stirring an irresistible yearning. Memories of Unnie accompany her in spirit, guiding her along the way.