The Island Funeral

Jul 21, 2016

1h 45m

★ 5.4

Overview

Laila leaves Bangkok, besieged by law enforcement due to political and social unrest, and embarks on a road trip to the town of Pattani, in the far south of Thailand, along with her brother Sugood and Toi, a friend of his, to visit Sainab, the brothers' aunt, whom they barely know.

Genres

Drama

Mystery

Production Companies

Extra Virgin

The Island Funeral Trailers

Cast

Laila

Sasithorn Panichnok

Sugood

Aukrit Pornsumpunsuk

Toi

Yosawat Sitiwong

Guide

Pattanapong Sriboonrueang

Anas

Wanlop Rungkumjad

Aunt Sainab

Kiatsuda Piromya

Nopavat Onsee-tha

Vorapot Buranawit

Varasak Samree

Thanet Rattanakul

Chaloemkiat Saeyong

Waearong Arun Waeno

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