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Cactus River

Apichatpong Weerasethakul · Thailand · Experimental / Documentary · 10 min · 20K views
From the director of Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul · Starring Jenjira Pongpas, Frank Widner, Chaisiri Jiwarangsan · 2012

A filmed diary of Apichatpong's visit to longtime collaborator Jenjira, now Nach, and her American husband in their home near the Mekong River.

An intimate, meditative diary from one of world cinema's most singular filmmakers.

Since she appeared in my film in 2009, Jenjira Pongpas has changed her name. Like many Thais, she is convinced that the new name will bring her good luck. So Jenjira has become Nach, which means water. Not long after, sh

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