The Songs of Rice
Jan 28, 2014 | IMDB 5.2
75 min Watch NowDocumentary
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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