The White Caravan

Martia an experienced shepherd together with others is moving his herd to the winter pastures The life of the shepherds is mundane and complex to the extent that even a minor mistake is fraught with serious consequences Martias older son forsakes the herd for good and moves to the city in quest of easy money In his attempt to save the herd scattered by the storm Martia dies Martias son who returns home from the city blames himself for the accident and is profoundly repentant