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The Boatbuilders of Mermaid Island

On Mermaid Island, Terengganu, several lives converge in this exploration of love and passion for the traditional craft of Malay boatbuilding: a translator from France, a local historian, a former client from Germany, the skillful masters who build the boats, and the potential heirs of the craft. This documentary takes us on a soulful journey through the oral history of a small community's traditions of boatbuilding.

Release DateJanuary 1, 2013
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Boatbuilders of Mermaid Island
Runtime1h 19min
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Original LanguageEnglish
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