Tuk tuk (2012)

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After thirty-five years spent in France, Hèk returns to Laos: in the meantime, his father has died there. With Hé, his brother who remained to live there, on the intervention of their mother who wants to offer him his last trip, he takes the paternal ashes to his native village, in the mountains of the North. It is this journey undertaken by tuk tuk, a flexible but risky means of transport, which brings loss, mourning, healing and perhaps a form of reconciliation within him.

Director: Kiyé Simon Luang
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Country: France, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Kiyé Simon Luang

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tuk tuk about?
After thirty-five years spent in France, Hèk returns to Laos: in the meantime, his father has died there. With Hé, his brother who remained to live there, on the intervention of their mother who wants to offer him his last trip, he takes the paternal ashes to his native village, in the mountains of the North. It is this journey undertaken by tuk tuk, a flexible but risky means of transport, which brings loss, mourning, healing and perhaps a form of reconciliation within him.
Who directed Tuk tuk?
Tuk tuk was directed by Kiyé Simon Luang.
Where was Tuk tuk produced?
Tuk tuk was produced in France, Lao People's Democratic Republic.