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Bangkok, 1975. Dutch diplomat Herman Knippenberg investigates the disappearance of a young couple who were last seen alive at the apartment of gem dealer Charles Sobhraj.
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New Year's Day 202121:00
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Charles and Marie-Andrée fly to Hong Kong
Duration: 02:01
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The Rolling Stones
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Joni Mitchell
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Jacques Dutronc
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Charles Sobhraj | Tahar Rahim |
| Marie-Andrée Leclerc | Jenna Coleman |
| Herman Knippenberg | Billy Howle |
| Angela Knippenberg | Ellie Bamber |
| Ajay Chowdhury | Amesh Edireweera |
| Paul Siemons | Tim McInnerny |
| Helena Dekker | Ellie De Lange |
| Writer | Richard Warlow |
| Producer | Stephen Smallwood |
| Director | Tom Shankland |
| Production Company | Mammoth Screen |
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- New Year's Day 202121:00
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