Same Same But Different (2009)

Same Same But Different (2009) (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
German ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )

Product Origin/Format:
Germany ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
101 min + 60 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Commentary
Interactive Menu
Music Video
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2009 and produced in:
Germany ( Germany, Central Europe )

Directed By:
Detlev Buck

Written By:
Ruth Toma
Benjamin Prüfer

Actors:
David Kross ..... Ben
Apinya Sakuljaroensuk ..... Sreykeo
Jens Harzer ..... Henry
Stefan Konarske ..... Ed
Houn Pilot ..... Tuk-Tuk Driver Soth
To Savan ..... Old Teethless Man
Srey Thoy ..... Garbage Girl
Marie Jung ..... Regula
Lucile Charlemagne ..... Marie
Michael Ostrowski ..... Alex
Pisey Hak ..... Dealer Guesthouse
Chanthoun Kien ..... Security Nightclub
Siyan Hout ..... Nightclub Girl
Rotanak Oudom ..... Massage Boy Nightclub
Constanze Becker ..... Sibylle

Synopsis:

Benjamin, a young German, decides to set off to discover Asia with his best friend. In Phnom Penh he meets Sreykeo, a Cambodian with whom he immediately falls in love. After their first night together, Benjamin learns that the young woman works as a bar hostess to help her family and she is HIV positive, but this revelation in no way detracts from the pleasure he takes in spending time with her and discovering this exotic country. Thanks to Seiko, Benjamin's view of the world gradually begins to change. Back in Germany, he realises that this relationship means far more to him than a simple holiday romance and, to general astonishment, decides to fight come what may to make it a long-term reality.

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.

Based on the true story of Benjamin Prufer and Sreykeo Solvan. The unexpected and uncertain love story of Sreykeo, a 21 year old bar girl in Phnom Penh and Ben, a young German student traveling to Cambodia on a post graduation summer trip. When Ben returns home to Germany he discovers that Sreyko is sick and he takes on the responsibility to save her. On the way he discovers a world where not everyone is dealt the same cards and where motivations are not always pure.

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