Syndromes and a Century

Syndromes and a Century

2006 · 105 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, Romance

A story about director Apichatpong Weerasethakul's parents who were both doctors, and his memories of growing up in a hospital environment.

Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul · Written by Apichatpong Weerasethakul

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