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202296 min0documentary

4.8/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Boundary

202296 min0documentary

4.8/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Two nations face ongoing tensions along the Cambodian-Thai border, as an ex-soldier and villagers share their personal experiences of conflict.

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Nontawat Numbenchapol

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Two nations face ongoing tensions along the Cambodian-Thai border, as an ex-soldier and villagers share their personal experiences of conflict.

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Nontawat Numbenchapol

Nontawat Numbenchapoldirector

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Davy Chou's 2022 documentary, Boundary, focuses on the Cambodian-Thai border. It features an ex-soldier and villagers from both countries. Their stories reveal the daily challenges faced amid territorial disputes. The film presents personal accounts that reflect the historical tensions between Cambodia and Thailand. Through these narratives, the documentary illustrates the human cost of conflict in the region. It runs for 96 minutes and is produced in Thailand.

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