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In 1940s Malaysia, European merchant Kaspar Almayer is obsessed with finding a treasure to secure his daughter's future. His dreams fall victim to the pressure of his own greed, which becomes a torment. Compounding this is the oppressive English domination dominating the country – and that which brings ruin to the remote village where he lives.
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In 1940s Malaysia, European merchant Kaspar Almayer is obsessed with finding a treasure to secure his daughter's future. His dreams fall victim to the pressure of his own greed, which becomes a torment. Compounding this is the oppressive English domination dominating the country – and that which brings ruin to the remote village where he lives.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Chantal Akerman
In Theaters:8/10/2012
Box Office:$7,876
Runtime:128 minutes
Studio:Artémis Productions, Liaison Cinématographique, Belgacom, Paradise Films, Canal+
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