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Larb Dip God Member Offline Lao Pride, and No. 1 Lao Pride Admin' fan from NZ! Posts: 1383 Hadxaifong, Vientiane Gender: Age: 37 Awards: 1	The princess of Laos 30^th Apr, 2011 at 12:38am Is this a documentary or a movie? By the way, our 'princess' looks black.
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OMD Full Member Offline Posts: 239 CALIFORNIA DREAMING Gender:	Re: The princess of Laos Reply #1 - 30^th Apr, 2011 at 2:45am It's just a movie. The claim being related to the actual royal family is flawed. I researched it and haven't found any evidence at all. I think the person that made the movie is trying to draw us in to watch his sh***y movie. You notice the actress is mix, she looks more of a westerner then anything else. Failed attempt. LOL
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Re: The princess of Laos
Reply #2 - 30^th Apr, 2011 at 3:41am

OMD wrote on 30^th Apr, 2011 at 2:45am:

It's just a movie. The claim being related to the actual royal family is flawed. I researched it and haven't found any evidence at all. I think the person that made the movie is trying to draw us in to watch his sh***y movie. You notice the actress is mix, she looks more of a

westerner

then anything else. Failed attempt. LOL

Westerner? Are we looking at the same girl here?

She looks black (or, khon dam, as you Lao Americans call them, right?). Grin

The narrator also claims that the heroine's great grandmother was INDEED a wife/concubine of the then Lao king.

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William Kelley Ex Member	Re: The princess of Laos Reply #3 - 30^th Apr, 2011 at 4:12am Defiantly a "B" movie. Sounds really lame.
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mychalmitchell323 Junior Member Offline I Love Laos! Posts: 56 Chicago Gender: Age: 62	Re: The princess of Laos Reply #4 - 28^th May, 2011 at 1:22pm Its a movie with the family biography included at the end. BTW what does Lao look like? Please tell us. Larb Dip wrote on 30^th Apr, 2011 at 12:38am: Is this a documentary or a movie? By the way, our 'princess' looks black.
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Reply #5 - 28^th May, 2011 at 1:24pm

Researched? How can you research an UNTOLD STORY? Prejudice?

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Reply #6 - 28^th May, 2011 at 1:29pm

The actress is Lao. Now i will see how deep your Lao pride runs.

Larb Dip wrote on 30^th Apr, 2011 at 3:41am:

OMD wrote on 30^th Apr, 2011 at 2:45am:

westerner

then anything else. Failed attempt. LOL

Westerner? Are we looking at the same girl here?

She looks black (or, khon dam, as you Lao Americans call them, right?). Grin

The narrator also claims that the heroine's great grandmother was INDEED a wife/concubine of the then Lao king.

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Reply #7 - 28^th May, 2011 at 1:33pm

How do westerners look? Huh

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Re: The princess of Laos
Reply #8 - 28^th May, 2011 at 3:21pm

mychalmitchell323 wrote on 28^th May, 2011 at 1:22pm:

BTW what does Lao look like? Please tell us.

Why ask such an unnecassay question? YOU already KNOW what we look like.

I was simply taking her at face-value. If I were to cross paths with her on the streets, there's no way she'd pass off as 'Lao' - in my eyes, anyway. This is straight fact, no racism intended. Pardon the faux pas, but the case of 'mistaken identity' was compounded by the fact that this is indeed a MOVIE. I thought she was simply thrust into a role and doing her utmost to undertake the part.

By the way, since you're the director, (am I right?) when is the movie coming out? I just can't wait to see it.

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Reply #9 - 28^th May, 2011 at 5:06pm

mychalmitchell323 wrote on 28^th May, 2011 at 1:24pm:

Researched? How can you research an UNTOLD STORY? Prejudice?

OMD wrote on 30^th Apr, 2011 at 2:45am:

After all these years, an untold story never surfaced in regards to royalty...and it just happen to be now? and in an ACTION movie? I find that hard to believe. If it had been a documentary film, I might have possibly accept it, support your claim and film.

Anyone that lives in the western country for most of their lives are considered westerners regardless of race. I'll bet you are only thinking about a white man, cowboy boots or hats to be considered westerners. That is very stereotypical. Look at what you are asking on this forum. "How do Lao look? How do westerners look?" It's the same thing, it doesn't really matter. The thing I'm more concerned about is your message to younger generation of the so-called "untold story"(your claim). If there's any ounce of truth in it.

I am truly sorry, but, I will not be supporting your film. My paycheck will go directly to Lao charity organizations that actually help improve the country and also movies worth seeing.

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Reply #10 - 28^th May, 2011 at 6:32pm

sh**ty movie? actress is mixed? westerner? claim proven? stereotypical? anything but..... infact thats why we made the film no stereotypes allowed....claim? thats only for the people who use a small portion of their check to see it......prejudice just like i thought!!!!

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mychalmitchell323 wrote on 28^th May, 2011 at 1:24pm:

Researched? How can you research an UNTOLD STORY? Prejudice?

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Reply #11 - 28^th May, 2011 at 7:28pm

Yes, you are right I am prejudice against your movie because there's no originality and it has been over done by many others. And also the trailer's message has a mixed feel (confusing). Especially, when you are trying to blend in fiction and reality (to which I still question) all together. I'm not going to be like many others "Oh I'm Laotian, I'm going to support the movie about Laos regardless if it's good or bad." I've watched many bad movies based on trailers similar to yours, even with high budget, what makes yours so unique and different? The trailer you have shown, in my opinion, is basically the summary of the entire movie isn't it?

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Reply #12 - 29^th May, 2011 at 9:11pm

dont fall victim to the devil's advocate rule....of course man i know what Lao looks like that was a defense mechanism use to see how you respond, YOU DID OKAY anyway we are working on a new release date.......for the record the actress in question speaks more Lao than the dancers, they were shocked too

Larb Dip wrote on 28^th May, 2011 at 3:21pm:

mychalmitchell323 wrote on 28^th May, 2011 at 1:22pm:

BTW what does Lao look like? Please tell us.

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Re: The princess of Laos
Reply #13 - 30^th May, 2011 at 8:13pm

mychalmitchell323 wrote on 29^th May, 2011 at 9:11pm:

mychalmitchell323 wrote on 28^th May, 2011 at 1:22pm:

BTW what does Lao look like? Please tell us.

You might want to ask these guys what that think about your movie.

Someone wrote:

"Her real life great grandmother was married to the King of Laos...hmm...interesting. But not to be racist, did she have to be a black girl. "

Is that the kind of response you were looking for?

http://www.asiafinest.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=265487

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mychalmitchell323 Junior Member Offline I Love Laos! Posts: 56 Chicago Gender: Age: 62	Re: The princess of Laos Reply #14 - 30^th May, 2011 at 11:59pm Larb dip thanks for that insight. I signed up and replied go check it out.
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