Dearest Sister: Nong Hak

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Dearest Sister: Nong Hak

2016

1h 41m

Drama

Horror

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A woman who loses her sight gains the ability to contact the dead.

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

The Blue Lenses

Dearest Sister is a sad, beautiful film, while simultaneously a masterful yet shattering ghost story.

Rated: 9/10

Aug 25, 2018

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Justin Lowe

The Hollywood Reporter

The film also relies on a degree of cultural specificity that sets it apart from other examples of regionally produced horror and identifies Do, who grew up in Southern California before relocating to Laos, as a notable emerging talent.

May 19, 2017

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Ashley Moreno

Austin Chronicle

The ghost story makes for a fun and creepy horror movie -- plenty to call the film a success. But there's definitely more to it for anyone choosing to look closer.

Oct 3, 2016

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Andrew Heskins

easternKicks.com

A ghostly story that hides something far more sharp and sinister...

Rated: 4/5

Sep 23, 2020

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

Dearest Sister is a film filled with good performances and interesting visuals. It's a slow burn that takes it time and feels more like a drama then horror.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 17, 2020

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Ashlee Blackwell

Graveyard Shift Sisters

Nok's journey is a human one, and the climax of such a trek leaves you a feeling of satisfaction and intensity from not only from the story, but also of what Do will do next.

Feb 11, 2020

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I love Laos and I liked “The Long Walk” by the same director, so I gave this a try. I didn’t like it as much. It was slow going like “The Long Walk” (and like Laos itself) but I found it less haunting and more just tedious. The ending was grim but felt pointless. Not a terrible movie by any means, but it was nothing special either. I would easily recommend “The Long Walk” over this one.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/22/24

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In Dearest Sister, Mattie Do has transcended the genre and created a character study darker than its horror storyline. With excellent, authentic performances, especially from its lead actress, the film bodes well for the future of Lao filmmaking. There is an ease and thoughtfulness to Do's choices that make me excited to see what she does next, both as a cinephile and member of the Lao community.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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a slow burn, indeed. but interesting enough to hold your attention; even if i didn't have to read subtitles the whole time. i'm not sure i liked it as much as the critics/audience did overall, but it's a pretty good little thriller.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Mattie Do

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Amphaiphun Phommapunya

Nok

Vilouna Phetmany

Ana

Tambet Tuisk

Jakob

Manivanh Boulom

Maid

Yannawoutthi Chanthalungsy

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Synopsis

A woman who loses her sight gains the ability to contact the dead.

Director: Mattie Do
Producer: Mattie Do, Christopher Larsen, Helen Lohmus, Annick Mahnert, Sten Saluveer
Screenwriter: Christopher Larsen
Genre: Drama, Horror
Original Language: Lao
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 23, 2017
Runtime: 1h 41m

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