The Mysterious Secrets of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium

In 1768, the Fortitude, helmed by Lord Joseph Banks (Jemaine Clement) sets sail to find a plant known to be the very source of pleasure in the world: Heaven’s Clover.

Starring Jemaine Clement with original music by Lawrence Arabia

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