Synopsis

Based on a Kannada folktale about Vanaja, a young woman who can magically turn into a flowering tree at will. Because of her gift, she is married to a prince, whose sister Kaikeyi is envious of Vanaja’s ability. The film uses hand-animated cutout puppets to evoke the rich Indian tradition of oral storytelling.

Meera Krishnamurthy

Meera Krishnamurthy studies animation at the Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology. She enjoys telling women-centric stories. Her first film Tell It to the Walls screened at the CRAFT International Animation Festival in Indonesia in 2017. The Flowering Tree is her thesis film.