In the Shadows

Director Xam Keodongdy follows a shadow puppet show troop in Laos shedding light on a disappearing tradition The members of the troop give a touching account of their passion which barely earns them a living and of their fears that the youth will not keep the tradition going In the Shadows offers beautiful images of the moving puppets and gives a glimpse into the art of shadow puppeteering that combines craftsmanship musicality and acting