Under the Tree (2008)
Di Bawah Pohon
Three women looking for answers of their life in Bali.
The story follows three women in Bali, each facing their own life challenges. Maharani is a woman searching for her biological mother. Nian is a celebrity trying to escape her family troubles. Meanwhile, Dewi is a radio announcer who must confront the harsh realities of her life. These three women embark on a journey in Bali to find the meaning of life and peace within themselves.
- Date of release
- 2008-12-06
- TMDB
- 10.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Garin Nugroho
Casting
- Marcella Zalianty — Maharani
- Ayu Laksmi — Dewi
- Nadia Saphira — Nian
- Ikranagara — Darma
- Dwi Sasono — Mayun
- Alit Aryani Willems — Soka
- Ketut Rina — Kaler
- Ni Ketut Arini — Dewi Mother's
- Bulantrisna Djelantik — Mrs. Doctor Bulan
- Anak Agung Gede Putra — Police
- Sang Ayu Muklen — Soka Mother's
- I. Nyoman Sura — Ballan/Shaman
Interesting facts
- Filmed in: Indonesia
Under the Tree is a 2008 Indonesian movie directed by Garin Nugroho, as a follow-up to his celebrated film Opera Jawa. The movie stars Marcella Zailanty, Nadia Saphira, and Ayu Laksmi as the three women in their respective stories in the movie.
Production
Nugroho and his production team spent 20 days filming on Bali, including in Ubud, Sanur, and Karangasem. The film was produced without a screenplay. Instead, the actors were asked to discuss their ideas for their characters with Nugroho, to ensure that they understood their own character.
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