De Chinese keizerin
De Chinese keizerin

De Chinese keizerin

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2024•27 min•Documentary
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Despite the warm images in the family archive, photographer and filmmaker Jonnah misses an intimate bond with her (adoptive) parents. Over the years, a wall has been built between them that Jonnah is now trying to break down with her parents.
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