Julius Janonis

Early twentieth century The future poet the nurturer of lyrics of love Julius Janonis is maturing among the students of Šiauliai Gymnasium The son of a poor peasant sick with tuberculosis spotted a classmate Milda from a wealthy family admiring his talent Unfortunately at a high society party held at Mildas parents house where Julius reads his poems guests make fun of the poet When World War I comes Janonis is taken to Voronezh to the Lithuanian diaspora