A Letter to Uncle Boonmee

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A Letter to Uncle Boonmee

2009

0h 18m

6.5(24 votes)

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A filmmaker captures images that characterize the violence and repression as well as the hope of rebirth and remembrance in northeastern Thailand.

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Kumgieng Jittamaat

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Miti Jittamaat

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Phetmongkol Chantawong

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Nuttapon Kemthong

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Atapon Wernziw

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Tongsit Rachasin

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Thanabodee Laohawanich

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Soda

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