Under the Tree (Di bawah pohon)Under the Tree follows the interweaving lives of three women as they travel to the sacred island of Bali in a quest for inner peace.
In his third feature, Garin Nugroho employs a magic-realist approach as he deals with the challenges of the human condition and the unpredictable cards we are dealt.
The narrative follows pregnant Maharni, wealthy teen Nian, and Dewi, a singer, as they each unearth a different aspect of Indonesian society. Issues of baby trafficking, corruption, death ceremonies, the spirit world and the division between rich and poor all to come to the fore.
Filled with ritual chanting, dance and Indonesian artistry, Under the Tree is offers rich insight into the mysterious side of Bali, often overshadowed by its tourist traps.
