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Fishing for Love

"A different kind of love story"

January 1, 2007 0h 58m

Originally released in 2007. Fishing for Love is a documentary film. directed by Janus Metz. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

In a remote fishing community in the north of Denmark live 575 Thai women married to Danish men. Fifteen years ago, there were almost none. But Sommai was there – a former sex worker from Pattaya. Now, she and a group of other industrious and strong Thai women are trying to find a man for Sommai's young niece Kaeh who is in Denmark on a three-month tourist visa. A different kind of love story, the film gives an intimate insight into the special relationships between Danish men and their Thai wives who all try to outlive the idea of Western happiness and thereby achieve respect and social status back home in Thailand.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2007 19 years ago
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Runtime 0h 58m 58 minutes total
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Language DA Original language

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Production Details

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Released
Original Language
DA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fishing for Love about?

In a remote fishing community in the north of Denmark live 575 Thai women married to Danish men. Fifteen years ago, there were almost none. But Sommai was there – a former sex worker from Pattaya...

Who directed Fishing for Love?

Fishing for Love was directed by Janus Metz.

How long is Fishing for Love?

Fishing for Love has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).

When was Fishing for Love released?

Fishing for Love was released on January 1, 2007 in theaters.