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202318 minGdoc-short

I Am Sick

202318 minGdoc-short

An overworked boat sings through the heated river in new Thailand, caught between dreams of the old Thailand and its uncertain destination.

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An overworked boat sings through the heated river in new Thailand, caught between dreams of the old Thailand and its uncertain destination.

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Sepia Gore

Sepia Goredirector

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An overworked boat floats on a heated river in Thailand. It sings through the water, battling against its limits. The vessel becomes a symbol of struggle, grasping for a destination. Amidst the clash between old and new Thailand, it emits a sound that reflects its desperation. The 18-minute film portrays this tension between dreams and harsh reality. It encapsulates the feeling of drifting, lost but aware of its surroundings, in a world caught between change and continuity.

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