A vivid and curious end of colonialism in a microcosmos

The film takes place in a remote Indonesian island in the early 20th century – the final days of Dutch colonial rule. A powerful Dutch owner of a sugar plantation suddenly passes away. To maintain their privilege, his widow summons their son and his wife from the Netherlands to have them inherit the plantation. However, according to the late owner’s will, the person to inherit all of his assets was...? Unique visuals depict a chaotic power struggle intensifying with the death of a patriarch.

Netherlands・Sweden・Indonesia・France｜ 2023｜ 102min｜ International sales: heretic｜

• Human Drama