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A
journey to the Kingdom of Smiles exploring the human condition
and the psycological aftermath of the 2004 Asian Tsunami.
first
stop: Thailand, May 11, 2005
This
documentary is a volunteer effort to encourage travelers to
visit Thailand, enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells and to
take park in a volunteer effort like no other.
A
majority of the tourist destinations in Thailand have not
been lost due to the tsunami, however the country suffers
from a severe decline in tourism.
There are over 100 orphans from the Island of Ko Phi Phi alone.
 
And over 200 volunteers on the island right now, rebuilding.
Valerie Austin teaches survivors self-hypnosis.
 
Through all the ruin there is still hope.
The Simon Cabaret in Patong, Phuket.
 
Phuket is fully recovered and open for business.
 
This
was the largest natural disaster in modern history, many villages
were completely destroyed but with the grace and resiliance
of the Thai people and thousands of international volunteers
the communities are recovering.
Elephant Rescue at www.elephantnaturepark.org
V olunteers get branded at Bamboo Tattoo on Ko Phi Phi.
After a few hard days work in the south you can slow down
in Pai.
Or visit the caves in Sappong. Or simply kick back on the
island.
The
team designed an MFA thesis/Fulbright Scholarship project
that explores the natural wonder and cultural beauty of Thailand
while promoting eco-friendly tourism. And we will explore
the remarkable hero journeys of survivors and volunteers along
the way.
Two of the filmmakers involved in this project have a unique
perspective and relationship with South East Asia as they
have experienced the devastating tsunami first hand, Tim was
in Thailand and Valerie in Malaysia. They lived it. They felt
the wave of emotions, hours of paranoia, days of uncertainty.
They worked in the aftermath days of rescue and relief while
stranded on remote islands with thousands of dead and wounded.
They worked side by side with locals and tourists as national
boundaries and cultural differences were overthrown by the
overwhelming desire to help.
They
are familiar with the people and culture of those most deeply
affected. The faces, the images, the sounds, the smells are
all ingrained in their memories, and they feel compelled to
share the remarkable stories while simultaneously promoting
eco-friendly travel and tourism. This project is their contribution
to the country they feel so strongly connected to and fondly
refer to as “The Land of Smiles.”
Make
a Tax-Deductable Contribution
Cultural Film Fund, co/RTC Productions
1126 S. Federal Hwy., #288, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
cel. 954-673-5331 (will have on location)
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