Cinemasia | Tale of the Land

Her grandfather, convinced that she is cursed by their ancestors, forbids her from leaving the house. Although solid ground has become a dangerous place for her, May remains drawn to it. When her grandfather is injured and she is tormented by the uncertainty of a life at sea, her desire to go ashore grows stronger than ever.

Tale of the Land is the debut feature film by director Loeloe Hendra. Visually stunning with dreamlike, surreal images and mystical elements, the film addresses themes such as climate change, land theft, and capitalism in a symbolic and poetic way.

CINEMASIA

This film is presented in collaboration with CinemAsia. The CinemAsia Film Festival brings together stories from Asia and its diaspora to strengthen the visibility and empowerment of Asian communities in Dutch culture and media. The festival strives for an inclusive society by enriching the social dialogue about Asian culture, combining Asian cinema with popular media and community building.