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201545 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Lgbtq Rights Social Justice

Visible Silence

201545 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Forty-five minutes of personal stories reveal the lives of Thai lesbians seeking acceptance in a traditional Buddhist society.

Lgbtq Rights Social Justice

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Forty-five minutes of personal stories reveal the lives of Thai lesbians seeking acceptance in a traditional Buddhist society.

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Ruth Gumnitdirector

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In Thailand, a group of lesbians confronts the challenges of seeking acceptance within a traditional Buddhist society. They share personal stories of love and sexuality, revealing their struggles for authenticity in a culture that prioritizes conformity. Familial relationships play a significant role in shaping their experiences. Directed by Ruth Gumnit, Visible Silence captures their fight for visibility and self-determination in a society that often marginalizes their identities. The documentary runs for 45 minutes and is presented in Thai.

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