Traditions, roots and independence / HER – Women in Asia (Season 2)

HER is a groundbreaking documentary that explores the lives of women from all walks of Asian societies. Each episode features three protagonists from Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand who share their unique perspectives on universal, existential and crucial topics such as motherhood, careers in male-dominated professions, money, and self-expression.

Through the eyes of these women, HER presents an intriguing exploration of the role of roots and traditions in shaping women’s lives. Follow Lauren Sevilla Faustino, who left her modern life in Manila to seek her own truths, Andrew, who journeyed from his roots in Thailand to become Anne, and Medhavi Gandhi from India, whose work is all about exploring roots. Discover how traditions and roots can have such different meanings, as HER sheds light on the power of culture and identity in shaping women’s lives.