De drie vrouwen in het Heilige Woud

In a remote valley where the hills rise sharply, the people of Sangean guard a sacred forest believed to be home to benevolent spirits and elusive nymphs. Legend tells of a once‑great prince who, having conquered many lands, chose a life of solitude on a mist‑covered ridge, building a simple hut beside a pure spring and a fragrant camphor grove. From his modest perch he observes the cycles of the woods—the sprouting leaves, the restless birds, the silent wanderings of beasts—and reflects on the deeper currents that bind humanity, nature, and the divine.

Word of his quiet wisdom spreads, and travelers from distant villages begin to seek him out, hoping for counsel that bridges the practical and the philosophical. As the hermit shares insights drawn from poetry, folk songs, and the whispered teachings of the forest, three distinct women arrive, each carrying her own yearning and secret. Their meeting with the recluse sets the stage for an exploration of love, duty, and the delicate balance between personal desire and the greater good.