Publisher's Synopsis
Synopsis:
Dr. Arya Saputra, a renowned surgeon at the peak of his career, had a perfect life with his beloved wife, Laras. Their happiness, however, is shattered when Laras dies in a tragic accident. Devastated by deep guilt and regret, Arya falls into an existential crisis, questioning his abilities as a doctor and losing his sense of purpose in life.
After months of drowning in grief, Arya decides to leave his life in the city behind. He sells his home, closes his medical practice, and retreats to a remote mountain village. There, he begins a new life as a farmer, far from the urban world he once knew. Yet, his past continues to haunt him, especially the memories of Laras that he cannot let go of.
In the village, Arya begins to uncover mysterious traces surrounding the place. He discovers an ancient journal belonging to a traditional healer named Ki Agus, who was accused of practicing black magic in the past. The shocking revelation that Laras had a connection to this healer-linked through their bloodline-leads Arya on a deeper journey to explore the meaning of life, death, and the legacy of his family.
Throughout his search, Arya meets Aisha, a woman also grieving a great loss. Initially tense, their relationship grows into a friendship that helps them both heal. Aisha teaches Arya to accept reality and release the guilt that shackles him. However, life once again presents a greater trial when Arya and Aisha decide to marry.
A year of happiness later, tragedy strikes again. Aisha dies while carrying their first child at six months of pregnancy. Overcome by the same pain he felt when Laras died, Arya is shattered once more. He decides to move to a small town, where he works as a doctor serving the local community while delving deeper into herbal and spiritual medicine. He draws closer to God through meditation, Javanese cultural rituals, and the study of ancient texts.
Despite his physical healing, Arya's inner journey is still clouded by unresolved mysteries. An old, mysterious man he had met during his travels reveals to Arya that his destiny is far greater than he ever imagined, and that the events in his life are part of a fate he must confront. Arya learns to accept that, although he is a healer, not everything broken can be fixed. In his quest to understand life and death, he discovers that forgiveness and self-acceptance are the keys to true healing.
As Arya's search for meaning unfolds, he finally comes to realize that his path was always leading him to a deeper understanding of himself, of love, loss, and the cycles of life and death. In a final act of clarity, Arya confronts his grief and his purpose, embracing the lessons of the past and finding peace within.
