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200519 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Some More Rice

200519 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

An essay film connects rice farming practices with themes from Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, reflecting on agricultural life and cinematic storytelling.

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An essay film connects rice farming practices with themes from Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, reflecting on agricultural life and cinematic storytelling.

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Kidlat Tahimik

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Essay film about rice farming and Kurosawa's Seven Samurai.

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