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De Chinese keizerin

De Chinese keizerin

2024•27m
Documentary

Despite the warm images in the family archive, photographer and filmmaker Jonnah misses an intimate bond with her (adoptive) parents. Over the years, a wall has been built between them that Jonnah is now trying to break down with her parents.

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Production

Millstreet Films

Language

NL

Status

Released

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Cast

Jonnah Bron

Self

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