Same Same But Different
“Are you ready for the love of your life in your early twenties?”
Synopsis
Based on the true story of Benjamin Prufer and Sreykeo Solvan. The unexpected and uncertain love story of Sreykeo, a 21 year old bar girl in Phnom Penh and Ben, a young German student traveling to Cambodia on a post graduation summer trip. When Ben returns home to Germany he discovers that Sreyko is sick and he takes on the responsibility to save her. On the way he discovers a world where not everyone is dealt the same cards and where motivations are not always pure.
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Same Same But Different (2009) TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-09
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David Kross
Ben
Apinya Sakuljaroensuk
Sreykeo
Stefan Konarske
Ed
Jens Harzer
Henry
Anne Müller
Claudia
Michael Ostrowski
Alex
Marie Jung
Regula
Lucile Charlemagne
Marie
Julia Primus
Vanessa
Constanze Becker
Sibylle
Olli Dittrich
Bens Vater
Gilla Cremer
Bens Mutter
Anatole Taubman
Hotelmanager
Charly Hübner
Hajo Schober
Mario Adorf
Herr Behr
Jan Niklas Berg
Chris
Houn Pilot
Tuk-Tuk Driver Soth
To Savan
Old Teethless Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Detlev Buck
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Toma, Michael Ostrowski, Detlev Buck
- Original Score
- Bert Wrede, Konstantin Gropper
- Original Title
- Same Same But Different
- Country of Origin
- Cambodia, Germany, Thailand
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Khmer
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- NDR, Boje Buck Produktion GmbH, Biscuit Films, Bophana Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Detlev Buck
Ruth Toma, Michael Ostrowski, Detlev Buck, Benjamin Prüfer
Bert Wrede, Konstantin Gropper
Dirk Grau
Department Leadership Roster
Detlev Buck
Director
Ruth Toma
Screenplay
Udo Kramer
Production Design
Bisrat Negasi
Costume Design
Michael Ostrowski
Screenplay
Dirk Grau
Editor
Detlev Buck
Screenplay
Konstantin Gropper
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Same Same But Different
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What is Same Same But Different about?
Based on the true story of Benjamin Prufer and Sreykeo Solvan. The unexpected and uncertain love story of Sreykeo, a 21 year old bar girl in Phnom Penh and Ben, a young German student traveling to Cambodia on a post graduation summer trip. When Ben returns home to Germany he discovers that Sreyko is sick and he takes on the responsibility to save her. On the way he discovers a world where not everyone is dealt the same cards and where motivations are not always pure.
Who directed Same Same But Different?
Same Same But Different was directed by Detlev Buck.
Who stars in Same Same But Different?
The principal cast of Same Same But Different includes David Kross, Apinya Sakuljaroensuk, Stefan Konarske, Jens Harzer, Anne Müller.
When was Same Same But Different released and how long is it?
Same Same But Different was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Same Same But Different?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Same Same But Different was composed by Bert Wrede, Konstantin Gropper.
Is Same Same But Different based on a book or true story?
Same Same But Different is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Benjamin Prüfer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Same Same But Different?
Same Same But Different holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).