Same Same But Different (2009): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
Same Same But Different is a 2009 romantic drama directed by Detlev Buck, starring Apinya Sakuljaroensuk as Sreykeo, Hout Sithorn and Tol Kunthea. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. Stream it on Hoopla.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Detlev Buck
- Original language
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German - Studio
- NDR
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Same Same But Different About?
The premise of Same Same But Different without spoilers.
Based on the true story of Benjamin Prufer and Sreykeo Solvan, it follows 21‑year‑old bar worker Sreykeo in Phnom Penh and German graduate Ben, who meets her during his post‑graduation summer trip to Cambodia. After Ben returns to Germany he learns Sreykeo is gravely ill and commits to helping her, confronting a world of inequality and complex motives.
Same Same But Different Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- bare chested male
- prostitute
- hiv positive
- phnom penh cambodia
- teen romance
- interracial romance
- student
- young
- repetition in title
- based on true story
Where to Watch Same Same But Different
Stream it on Hoopla. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Same Same But Different Cast & Characters
Apinya Sakuljaroensuk leads the cast as Sreykeo, with Hout Sithorn as Medical Office Doctor Phnom Penh and Tol Kunthea as Medical Office Nurse Phnom Penh. Directed by Detlev Buck; 46 actors are credited in all.
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Director Detlev Buck
- Apinya Sakuljaroensuk as Sreykeo
- Hout Sithorn as Medical Office Doctor Phnom Penh
- Tol Kunthea as Medical Office Nurse Phnom Penh
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David Kross as Ben
Also Starring in Same Same But Different
· 42 more- Mario Adorf Herr Behr
- Anatole Taubman Hotelmanager
- Stefan Konarske Ed
- Michael Ostrowski Alex
- Charly Hübner Hajo Schober
- Michael Glawogger Guest Gala Dinner
- Mary Wilson Rachel Wilson
- Olli Dittrich Bens Vater
- Jens Harzer Henry
- Marie Jung Regula
- Anne Müller Claudia
- Daniel Nocke Mr. Müllerhofen
- Wenka von Mikulicz NGO Staff Jutta
- Jan Niklas Berg Chris
- Ok Sokha Sreykeo's Mother
- Ben Tan Clinic Doctor Bangkok
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- Wanda Badwai Lilli
- Lucile Charlemagne Marie
- Julia Primus Vanessa
- Constanze Becker Sibylle
- Gilla Cremer Bens Mutter
- To Savan Old Teethless Man
- Srey Thoy Garbage Girl
- Pisey Hak Dealer Guesthouse
- Houn Pilot Tuk-Tuk Driver Soth
- Siyan Hout Nightclub Girl
- Chanthoun Kien Security Nightclub
- Rotanak Oudom Massage Boy Nightclub
- Kwanlar Nyirady Billard Queen
- Tan Srey Neth Rottana
- Rith Volak Cheamney
- Chab Kola Jeweller Seller
- Cheamney Sorvan Karaoke Girl
- Haik Zarian Dr. Marlow
- Rasmey Kep Kep
- Danich Kouy Chan Girl on Boat
- Tarinee 'Aoi' Thaima Burger Seller Bangkok
- Sarin Kath Shoepolisher Boy
- Paul Oberle NGO Staff Paul
- Chniny Chhing Dary
- Phich Bun Ly Brother Nak
- Em Boun Nat Sreykeo's Father
Same Same But Different Box Office
Same Same But Different grossed $1.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- International
- $1.3M
Same Same But Different Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Same Same But Different.
Same Same But Different Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Ugyanaz, de mégis más” and “Tacy sami, choc rózni”.
- Also known as
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- Ugyanaz, de mégis más
- Tacy sami, choc rózni
- Тот же, но совсем другой
- 同中有异
- Също, също, но различно
- Lo mismo, pero diferente
- Kamkoliv půjdeš
- Všetko je inak
- 스롤란 마이러브
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Same Same But Different FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Same Same But Different, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Same Same But Different?
Same Same But Different runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Same Same But Different released?
Same Same But Different was released on August 13, 2009.
Who directed Same Same But Different?
Same Same But Different was directed by Detlev Buck.
More films by Detlev Buck Who is in the cast of Same Same But Different?
Same Same But Different stars Apinya Sakuljaroensuk as Sreykeo, Hout Sithorn as Medical Office Doctor Phnom Penh and Tol Kunthea as Medical Office Nurse Phnom Penh, among 46 credited actors.
Where can I watch Same Same But Different?
In the US, Same Same But Different is streaming on Hoopla (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Same Same But Different make at the box office?
Same Same But Different grossed $1.3 million worldwide.
Does Same Same But Different have a post-credit scene?
No. Same Same But Different has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Same Same But Different in?
The original language of Same Same But Different is German.
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