In a quiet rural village in Thailand, a retired soldier named Yong lives with his granddaughter Xiang. Always by their side is their loyal dog, Bo. Yong’s dream is to build his own house atop a large tree in the front yard. As the house nears completion, however, Yong begins to feel the gradual departure of loved ones and the onset of his own aging and illness. One day, Xiang decides to leave to study abroad. This is the second feature film by director Sivaroj Kongsakul, who debuted with Eternity (2010). The film is noted for its delicate direction that portrays life and death and captures the sensibilities of those who have left and those who remain. Yong’s reflections on family and comrades stand in poignant contrast to the bright and spirited Xiang. The peaceful and beautiful rural scenery becomes infused with Yong’s emotions as he slowly comes to terms with his life. (BOO Kyunghwan)