''The Photograph'' is a 2007

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n film directed by

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. The film won the 2008 Special Jury Prize at the

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and the

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Award at the

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2008.

Synopsis

Sita is a karaoke bar hostess and a prostitute. When she is beaten up by a group of drunken men, she is saved by Johan. Johan is an old

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who is traveling as a photographer. Then Sita offers herself as Johan's servant without being paid. Sita doesn't know that their relationship will change their lives.

Cast

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References

External links

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"The Photograph"
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