Breaking the Cycle

Jun 6, 2024

1h 56m

★ 7.0

The Hope and Heartbreak of a Generation.

Overview

A group of young politicians campaigning against an authoritarian constitution speak up, spark hope and ignite a once-in-a-generation movement in this energetic exploration of the recent elections in Thailand.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Purin Pictures

Pop Pictures

Commom Sense

The Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian-Documentary

In-Docs

USC American Film Showcase Intensive Documentary Program

a.e.y. space

Breaking the Cycle Trailers

Cast

Self

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit

Self

Piyabutr Saengkanokkul

Self

Pannika Wanich

Self

Kanokrat Lertchoosakul

Self

Yingcheep Atchanont

Self

Lalita Hanwong

Self

Sulak Sivaraksa

Self

Panitaluck Manokhan

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