After released in several foreign countries, Under the Tree was released in Indonesia and was acclaimed, ended up receiving seven Citra Award nominations, including for Best Picture, Best Director for Nugroho, and Best Actress for Laksmi, winning two awards; Best Supporting Actress for Aryani Kriegenburg Williems and Best Art Direction.

The second, Nian (Nadia Saphira), is a celebrity who goes to Bali to escape her family life back in Jakarta.

Nugroho and his production team spent 20 days filming on Bali, including in Ubud, Sanur, and Karangasem.

[2] Nugroho notes that Under the Tree is a critique of suicide in Indonesia, and how very few people pay attention to it, including the government.

[3] Nauval Yazid of The Jakarta Post notes that Under the Tree is somewhat mainstream for Nugroho, who generally makes art films.