The Paradise of Thorns (2024)

  • NR
  • 10/12/2024 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller
  • 2h 11m

The land of love and resentment.

Overview

Thongkam and Sek, a devoted gay couple, have worked tirelessly to build a life together, including owning a house and a durian orchard in Mae Hong Son. Tragedy strikes when Sek dies suddenly in an accident, revealing the harsh reality that same-sex marriage is not legally recognised in Thailand. This leaves Thongkam with no rights to the assets he and Sek built together. The house and entire durian orchard now belong to Sek’s mother, who moves in with her adopted daughter Mo and gardener Jingna. Tensions rise in the durian orchard, filled with the sweat and labor of Thongkam and Sek. Thongkam must find a way to reclaim the durian orchard, a place filled with their love.

Naruebet Kuno

Director, Writer

Naron Cherdsoongnern

Screenplay

Karakade Norasethaporn

Screenplay

Cast

Jeff Satur's headshot

Jeff Satur

Thongkam
Engfa Waraha's headshot

Engfa Waraha

Mo
Seeda Puapimon's headshot

Seeda Puapimon

Saeng
Harit Buayoi's headshot

Harit Buayoi

Jingna
Pongsakorn Mettarikanon's headshot

Pongsakorn Mettarikanon

Sek
Nikorn Saetang's headshot

Nikorn Saetang

Tang
Paphon Jirahitaphat's headshot

Paphon Jirahitaphat

Uncle Kor
Ampon Phonram's headshot

Ampon Phonram

Village Headman

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