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202274 minPGdocumentary

I'm not Lakit

202274 minPGdocumentary

A Lakit is a person without nationality, home, parents, or even a surname, facing barriers to study, work, and travel.

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A Lakit is a person without nationality, home, parents, or even a surname, facing barriers to study, work, and travel.

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Marie Surae

Marie Suraedirector

Marie Surae

Marie Suraewriter

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A Lakit lives without nationality, home, or family. This documentary follows the life of a Lakit, detailing the struggles faced by individuals who lack basic rights such as education, employment, and travel. It presents their stories and the challenges they encounter in daily life. The film runs for 74 minutes and was released in 2022. It emphasizes the humanity of those without legal identity and their hopes for a future.

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