Mlabri in the Woods
森のムラブリ インドシナ最後の狩猟民
Synopsis
The Mlabri is one of the smallest ethnic minorities on the planet who have lived in the mountainous forests of northern Thailand and western Laos. Since being "rediscovered" on the Thai side in the early 1980s, they have gradually come to live a settled life in a few villages in Nan and Phrae provinces in Thailand. However, even though they have been integrated into modern society, they do not have a means of livelihood. They receive public assistance, make knitting crafts, or are hired by the neighboring Hmong as day laborers to help with the cultivation. Ito Yuma, a young Japanese linguist has been collecting and studying the Mlabri language, which is ind danger of disappear.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yu Kaneko
- Original Title
- 森のムラブリ インドシナ最後の狩猟民
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yu Kaneko
Yu Kaneko
Yu Kaneko
Department Leadership Roster
Yu Kaneko
Director
Yu Kaneko
Editor
Yu Kaneko
Director of Photography
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What is Mlabri in the Woods about?
The Mlabri is one of the smallest ethnic minorities on the planet who have lived in the mountainous forests of northern Thailand and western Laos. Since being "rediscovered" on the Thai side in the early 1980s, they have gradually come to live a settled life in a few villages in Nan and Phrae provinces in Thailand. However, even though they have been integrated into modern society, they do not have a means of livelihood. They receive public assistance, make knitting crafts, or are hired by the neighboring Hmong as day laborers to help with the cultivation. Ito Yuma, a young Japanese linguist has been collecting and studying the Mlabri language, which is ind danger of disappear.
Who directed Mlabri in the Woods?
Mlabri in the Woods was directed by Yu Kaneko.
Who stars in Mlabri in the Woods?
The principal cast of Mlabri in the Woods includes Not specified.
When was Mlabri in the Woods released and how long is it?
Mlabri in the Woods was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.