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2015100 min6documentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Bonne Nuit Papa

2015100 min6documentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Dr. Ottara Kem reflects on his life as his German daughters travel to Cambodia to understand their father's hidden history and cultural roots.

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Dr. Ottara Kem reflects on his life as his German daughters travel to Cambodia to understand their father's hidden history and cultural roots.

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Dr. Ottara Kem, a Cambodian man, reflects on his life as he nears death. He wishes to be buried in Cambodia, despite never sharing his past with his German daughters. Their quest to understand their father's hidden history takes them from Germany to Cambodia. As they learn about their father's life, they confront unspoken memories and cultural roots, revealing connections between family and identity. Directed by Marina Kem, the film runs for 100 minutes.

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