Abstract:

Xanana Gusmao of East Timor is a living legend of our time – warrior, poet, peace visionary. The leader of one of the world’s newest nations takes us on a breathtaking and intimate journey. Gusmao gives his own account of war, prison, sacrifice, and raising a nation from ashes. Traveling across the cloud-enshrouded mountains, emerald jungles and azure seas of Timor, Gusmao leads us to hidden villages and colorful characters with powerful stories. The physical journey reveals the raw, awesome beauty of Timor-Leste to the world for the very first time. "Where the Sun Rises" is the first-ever documentary fully narrated by a Head of State.