A young Kim Jong-un at the age of five is dressed in a slightly oversized North Korean scout uniform, his face smudged with dirt and delight from an afternoon of playing with friends. Beside him, his father, Kim Jong-il, stands with an expression of pride. In the background, a group of young friends in similar uniforms gather, their laughter ringing in the air, set against the backdrop of a typical North Korean residential street with modest, neatly arranged homes. Captured as if through a 200mm medium format lens, the scene resonates with the soft, ethereal quality of Elizabeth Messina's artistic style, a gentle afternoon light casting warm shadows on the playful group. The image reflects a moment of innocence and familial pride, subtly highlighting the bonds and simplicity of childhood amidst the structured life of North Korea.