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Becoming Human

Becoming Human

2025 · 99 min · ★ 7.0 · Fantasy, Drama

Thida, the spirit guardian of an old cinema facing demolition, must confront her existence as a ghost and the choice of rebirth. When she meets Hai, a living human with whom she forms a deep bond, their connection forces her to face not only her spiritual destiny but also the realities of a country undergoing profound economic and social change.

Directed by Polen Ly · Written by Polen Ly

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