Joy

Hara (the Greek name for ‘Joy’), aged 45-47, snatches a baby from a maternity ward and walks away unnoticed. When the police mobilize to apprehend her, she does not attempt to hide or escape; she is unperturbed by the radio and television programs which are flooded with news of the kidnapping. Hara spends two days with the baby, whom she appears to cherish as her own. Her happiness is evident. When the two go on a day-trip, they cross paths with a felon. He realizes who Hara is and ambushes her to abduct the infant and sell it. They engage in ferocious struggle, during which Hara kills the man.