As a Muslim girl from Southern Thailand, Maryam falls prey to racism in school. She begins spiralling into an identity crisis, and starts resenting her name, religion and birthdate.
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The people behind it
Phakrada Matshasoy
Maryam
Philaiwan Laophanich
Mom
Anittha Rintarasoontorn
Ham
Patanan Chokprasert
Fah
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