God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya

In the small town of Stip, Macedonia, a traditional ritual takes place every January where a priest throws a wooden cross into the river and hundreds of men dive in to retrieve it. The one who grabs the cross is guaranteed good fortune and prosperity. This year, a woman named Petrunya joins the ritual on a whim and manages to get the cross before the others. The men are outraged - how dare a woman participate in their sacred tradition? Petrunya holds her ground, refusing to give up the cross despite the angry reactions. As tensions rise, a journalist named Slavica takes notice of the commotion and decides to investigate. Will Petrunya be able to keep her cross, or will the men's anger get the best of her? Find out in this gripping drama that challenges traditional gender roles and societal expectations.

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