Supernatural
Jan 24 2014
•2h 46m
•Science Fiction, Comedy, Drama
Science fiction about a future Thailand. Futuristic, experimental, homo-erotic and with elements of a political essay. With a richness of themes and impressions that wouldn’t get past the censor in Thailand. The maker doesn’t mince his words and isn’t afraid to look reality in the eye.
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Nophand Boonyai
Nont, the Astronaut
Gandhi Anantagant
Ake, the Astronaut
Baramee Jarinyatorn
Norm
Thana Sheanakul
Norm, the Avatar
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