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Jan Dara grows up in a house lacking in love but abundant in lust. He quickly picks up the sinful way of life of his stepfather, Khun Luang who married his mother after she became pregnant ... See full summary »

Director:

Nonzee Nimibutr

Writers:

Nonzee Nimibutr (screenplay), Sirapak Paoboonkerd (screenplay) | 1 more credit »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Eakarat Sarsukh Eakarat Sarsukh ... Jan Dara - age 20
Suwinit Panjamawat Suwinit Panjamawat ... Jan Dara - age 15
Kanchit Thamthong Kanchit Thamthong ... Ken Krathingthong / Jan Dara's friend
Santisuk Promsiri Santisuk Promsiri ... Khun Luang / Jan Dara's stepfather
Wipawee Charoenpura Wipawee Charoenpura ... Mrs. Waad / Jan Dara's aunt / Luang's wife
Christy Chung ... Khun Bunlueang / Luang's mistress
Patharawarin Timkul Patharawarin Timkul ... Khun Kaew / Jan Dara's wife / Luang's and Waad's daughter
Wanlapa Promnaul Wanlapa Promnaul ... Dara / Jan Dara's girlfriend
Jenjira Pongpas ... Poom (as Jenjira Junsuda)
Thana Komentiti Thana Komentiti ... Hyacinth's Father
Sukanya Kongkawong Sukanya Kongkawong ... SaisoiSaisoi / Ken's girlfriend (as Sugunya Kongkawong)
Sasithorn Panichnok Sasithorn Panichnok ... Hyacinth
Nam-Nguen Boonnak Nam-Nguen Boonnak ... Mom Chom
Niwat Pibulsiri Niwat Pibulsiri ... Grandpa
Pornprom Saibour Pornprom Saibour ... Waen
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Jan Dara grows up in a house lacking in love but abundant in lust. He quickly picks up the sinful way of life of his stepfather, Khun Luang who married his mother after she became pregnant from being raped. His 'father's' mistress, Mrs. Boonlueang welcomes the young boy into her literal bosom. Wanting badly to know his real father, he leaves the house, only coming back after his stepfather's daughter falls pregnant out of wedlock. He does a favor to his stepfather by marrying her, even though he is deeply in love with his mistress. The truth about his birth, as he will later learn, is as confusing and messed up as his present life and the lives of those around him.

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Asia's erotic phenomenon! See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Certificate:

R | See all certifications »

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Christy Chung recalls it was a 'great, new experience' to work with the shy 17-year-old Thai actor, Suwinit Panjamawat. He was so embarrassed during their sex scenes, she claims, that he had to wear a jock strap. Chung says this garment hurt her considerably on the set, explaining rather graphically how the grinding of its fabric against her skin caused friction burns during the more frenetic moments of simulated passion. "We had to give him a few beers before rolling the camera,' she says, laughing. 'He is a very quiet boy but when it comes to action he has enormous energy. He is a wonderful actor." See more »

Goofs

When Aunt Waad is putting Jan to bed, the mike's shadow drifts over the pillow and sheets on the right side of the frame as the camera moves over the foot board. See more »

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A very sad, well crafted film.
14 March 2002 | by flyingchimpanzeeSee all my reviews

Sad coming of age story about a boy, Jan Dara, and the effect that his father's abuse and sexual depravity eventually has on him. Well written and acted. Beautifully filmed with an exquisite musical score. Very high production values for a Thai film.


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Country:

Thailand

Language:

English | Thai

Release Date:

28 September 2001 (Thailand) See more »

Also Known As:

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Filming Locations:

Bangkok, Thailand See more »

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$1,144,132
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1.85 : 1
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