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Dearest Sister(2016)
Status: Released
Date: 2016-09-22
61%
15 Votes
Time: 1h 41m
Overview:
A village girl travels to the Lao capital, Vientiane, to care for her rich cousin who has lost her sight and gained the ability to communicate with the dead.
Languages: Thai, Lao, English, Estonian.
Countries:
Estonia,
France,
Lao People's Democratic Republic
ProductionCompanies: 
Orée Films
Movie: Dearest Sister
Top 10 Billed Cast
Vilouna Phetmany
Ana
Tambet Tuisk
Jakob
Video Trailer Dearest Sister
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Dearest Sister trailer | BFI London Film Festival 2016 - Trailer
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