The Paradise of Thorns

Aug 22, 2024

2h 11m

★ 7.7

Reclaim what's Yours.

Overview

When his partner Sek dies, Thongkam loses his property to his late love's eager family and must fight to reclaim the home they built together.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

GDH 559

Jor Kwang Films

Jai Studios

The Paradise of Thorns Trailers

Cast

Thongkam

Jeff Satur

Engfa Waraha

Saeng

Seeda Puapimon

Jingna

Harit Buayoi

Sek

Pongsakorn Mettarikanon

Tang

Nikorn Saetang

Uncle Kor

Paphon Jirahitaphat

Village Headman

Ampon Phonram

Doctor

Pornchai Hongrattanaporn

Volunteer Lawyer

Prawee Saeueng

Thongkam's Lawyer

Prow Vassatanakorn

Court Officer

Pongpun Suwee

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