Same Same But Different
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Cast & Crew
Detlev Buck
David Kross
Apinya Sakuljaroensuk
Claus Boje
Dirk Grau
Jana Marsik
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After finishing school, a young German named Benjamin travels through Asia. In Phnom Penh, he meets a Cambodian girl Sreykeo and instantly falls in love. After their first night together, he discovers she works as a bargirl. Nevertheless, he enjoys their time together in this this country torn between modernity and a belief in ancient spirits. Back in Germany, Benjamin realizes he wants to keep Sreykeo in his life. Against all odds, he gives it his best shot to stay with Sreykeo forever.
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Detlev Buck
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Winner of the Variety Piazza Grande Award at the 2009 Locarno International Film Festival.
Released in United States August 2009
Released in United States September 2009
Shown at Locarno International Film Festival (Piazza Grande) August 5-15, 2009.
Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) September 10-19, 2009.
Released in United States August 2009 (Shown at Locarno International Film Festival (Piazza Grande) August 5-15, 2009.)
Released in United States September 2009 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) September 10-19, 2009.)
