Under the False HeavenIn The False Heaven, Lancar Ida Bagus tells the poignant story of Hans, a Dutch man searching for love and meaning, and Maricel, a young woman from the Philippines dreaming of a better life. Their worlds come together in an idyllic relationship, but soon ideals and reality turn out to be miles apart. Between hope and disappointment unfolds a psychologically and spiritually charged story about cultural misunderstandings, inner struggles, and the