The exhibition tells the story of the village of Ludia and its people, of village leader Sumar Kaka’s family, and of the life of their youngest daughter, Ramila. Ramila was five years old when photographer Magi Viljanen first came to the village. Over the years, Magi became the family’s “white daughter”, returning each year for a time to share their everyday life in Ludia.

Although Magi did not speak their language and was unfamiliar with their culture, she was able to share the joys and sorrows of daily life: the excitement of visits from prospective bridegrooms, the hardship of water shortages, the joy of a newborn calf, the grief of death, and the bittersweet anticipation of an approaching wedding day.