Across the River and Into the Trees

As WWII ends, Col. Cantwell, a witty war hero, confronts terminal illness. Seeking solace in Venice, he commandeers a driver for a final trip. Amid unraveling plans, a chance encounter with a countess offers hope and redemption against the backdrop of war.

Hemingway's themes of love, youth, and age resonate in "Across the River and Into the Trees.