“Eternity Continues” explores themes of cross-culturalism, cooking ritual, and the duality of Polish-Americanism. Set in an ambiguous time frame, this story follows seventy-five-year-old Polish grandmother Jagoda as she leads her fifteen-year-old Polish-American granddaughter Maria through the process of cooking her legacy dish– pierogi. As they progress through their cooking journey, the elements of the kitchen allow the pair to come closer together and understand their places in each other's lives. 

Director Bio:

Ania Johnston is an independent filmmaker studying at Syracuse University. She is currently fulfilling a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film at the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Ania has worked on a number of student documentary, narrative, and experimental films as a director and cinematographer. Her films are often reflective and cerebral. They explore themes of nostalgia, religion, sexuality, and family.