In the thick of the 1998 political tension in East Java, Indonesia, a guard leaves his post despite rumours of ninjas terrorising the town at night, to meet with his lover.
For Sukirno’s family and the residents of Karang Village, rain is not just a natural event, but it is a vital source of life. This film portrays how they depend on every drop to meet their daily needs and harvest rainwater in preparation for the long, dry season. A quiet portrait of human resilience, living in rhythm with nature as the seasons shift.
