“A road movie through Thailand's soul”
Terrorism proves to be the symptom, and not the cause in this documentary focusing on the Islamic insurgency in Thailand, a country already feeling the effects of a dangerously unstable democracy. The situation is seen from the perspective of outspoken Thai human-rights activist Kraisak Choonhavan, who, while making the journey southward, reveals an unseen side of the Muslim community. After living alongside Buddhists peacefully for generations, a large number of the Muslim population seems to have suddenly become violent. Over the course of just two years, over fifty Buddhists teachers have been killed. But why? As the Muslim separatist attacks become increasingly intense and Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra responds with growing force from military and government, a mutual mistrust on both sides paves he path towards violence and tragedy.
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Ing Kanjanavanit Director · Manit Sriwanichpoom Director Kraisak Choonhavan Director
First release January 1, 2008 · Original title พลเมืองจูหลิง
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Original title
พลเมืองจูหลิง
Original language
Thai
Spoken on screen
Thai
Release dates
Thailand · January 1, 2008
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No release date listed for United States.
Canada
September 6, 2008 · Toronto International Film Festival
Germany
February 10, 2009 · Berlin International Film Festival
Indonesia
December 7, 2009 · Jakarta International Film Festival
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