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200712 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Emerald

200712 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Twelve minutes capture the reflections of Kamanita and Morakot as they recount dreams and hometown memories in a hotel setting.

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Apichatpong Weerasethakul

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Twelve minutes capture the reflections of Kamanita and Morakot as they recount dreams and hometown memories in a hotel setting.

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Apichatpong Weerasethakul

Apichatpong Weerasethakuldirector

Jenjira Pongpas

Jenjira Pongpascast

Sakda Kaewbuadee

Sakda Kaewbuadeecast

Nitipong Thinthupthai

Nitipong Thinthupthaicast

Synopsis

Kamanita and Morakot share memories in a hotel setting. They recount dreams and reflect on their hometown lives. Through poetry, they express love and create new memories. Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, "Emerald" runs for 12 minutes and features three regular actors. The film captures personal narratives that shape identity and place. It was produced in Thailand in 2007 and is presented in Thai.

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