Do you remember watching the Lord of the Rings films and being completely enamoured with the beauty of the New Zealand countryside? With rolling hills and lush forests, you might even have forgotten that there was a fantastical plot going on, planning as you were a visit to New Zealand for your next holiday.

It’s much the same when watching The Garden of Evening Mists (TGOEM).

Set in the tranquil wilderness and picturesque tea plantations of Cameron Highlands, this tragic romance of a film is worth watching simply for the beautiful setting. Slated for release on Jan 16, TGOEM is an adaptation of the award-winning novel of the same name, written by Tan Twan Eng.

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