Dream Jungle

In Jessica Hagedorn's daring novel, set in a Philippines marked by stark contrasts of beauty and corruption, two seemingly unrelated events unfold: the discovery of an ancient lost tribe and the arrival of an American film crew to shoot a Vietnam War movie. While the authenticity of the tribe may be in question and the film's production spirals into chaos, four captivating characters—a wealthy playboy, a woman involved in the sex industry, a Filipino-American writer, and a disillusioned actor—become intertwined in a complex exploration of integrity and desperation amidst a nation in turmoil.