Berlian and her teenage daughter Daya are on the run from political violence. Constantly daydreaming that her absent father will return, young Daya chafes under the stern hand of her mother. Forced to move inland from their seaside home to a desert of constantly shifting sands, the pair settle down to their familiar antagonism. Finally, Daya sees a vaguely familiar face shuffle in from across the wasteland.

Gamelan is more than just a traditional musical instrument, but also a cultural heritage rich in philosophy, spirituality and social values. In fact, gamelan also plays an important role in religious rituals, as a medium of communication with the spiritual world. However, as the times evolve, will this culture continue to exist?