'The Many Daughters of Afong Moy' unfolds a deeply moving narrative of familial bonds that transcend time. Former poet laureate Dorothy Moy is enmeshed in a desperate struggle to understand and mitigate the inherited trauma afflicting her young daughter, who exhibits a disconcerting connection to the memories of their ancestors. As they confront a cycle of pain and mental health struggles passed down through generations, an experimental treatment exposes Dorothy to the lives of her familial predecessors - each marked by unique trials and resilience. Among them are Faye, an altruistic nurse amid war; Zoe, a trailblazing student in England; Lai King, quarantined during a plague; Greta, a tech visionary; and Afong, the pioneering matriarch who first tread American soil. Dorothy's journey of self-discovery unearths an enduring lineage of love, as a mysterious stranger's affections persist through the echoes of history, offering hope for healing and redemption. Yet, as these profound connections threaten to sway her present life, Dorothy must confront the possibility that the pursuit of peace might demand the greatest sacrifice.