In 1939, two women, Annemarie Schwarzenbach and Ella Maillart, embark on a car journey to Kabul, each driven by their own personal quest. Annemarie seeks a refuge in the Near East to discover herself, while Ella justifies her restless travels with a scientific pretext to explore the mysterious Kafiristan Valley and document the archaic life of nomadic tribes.
The Journey to Kafiristan
Two women, Annemarie Schwarzenbach and Ella Maillart, embark on a 1939 adventure to Kabul, fueled by their unique drives.