The Songs of Rice (2014)
• January 28th, 2014 • 1h 15min
Documentary
Overview
In Thailand, a hymn to rice need not always be sung. A dance, or spectacular homemade fireworks can say the same thing. As can a film, as is convincingly demonstrated by this lyrical, beautifully filmed homage to this essential staple food.
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