In the warmth of a familial villa on the Aegean coast, Ada revels in the summer traditions of her mother's Turkish homeland. The lustrous sea, the whispering olive groves, and the vibrant friendships make relinquishing her Californian existence effortless. Yet, beneath the sunlit belonging, Ada's tether to this heritage wanes with the turning tides. The arrival of Levent, a magnetic presence woven into her mother's history, steers Ada towards envisioning a renewed destiny for her family—one inked with the promise of homecoming, affection, and contentment. Entangling herself in this romantic design, Ada confronts the burgeoning lure of Levent. As she grapples with her own flowering desires, she ponders if this envisioned future is truly her mother's to claim, or if the yearnings she orchestrates are echoes of her own heart. 'Holiday Country' by nci Atrek is a sumptuous narrative that delves deep into the dualities of belonging, the articulation of lives lived within divergent cultures, and the intricate dance of love across time and place.