How to Win at Checkers (Every Time)
Even if someone else has to lose...
Directed by Josh Kim
Produced by Hidden Rooster Films, Add Word Productions
A coming-of-age drama about familial love and sacrifice that explores how good intentions can spiral into unintended harm, set against the backdrop of Thai military conscription and LGBTQ+ identity.
An 11-year-old boy steals money for bribes to remove his gay older brother from Thai military conscription rolls, unaware of the ramifications.
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Genres
Essence
Ensemble
Ingkarat Damrongsakkul
Oat
Theerachai Wimolchaireuk
Adult Oat
Thira Chutikul
Ek
Jinna Navarat
Jai
Natarat Lakha
Kitty
Vatanya Thamdee
Auntie
Anawat Patanawanichkul
Junior
Warattha Kaew-on
Kwan
Nuntita Khampiranon
Waitress at Cafe Lovely
Michael Shaowanasai
Costumer at Cafe Lovely
Chotpipat Suttijun
Bar Boy
Kowit Wattanakul
Junior's Dad
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