The Island Funeral

The Island Funeral

2016 · 105 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama, Mystery

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.

Directed by Pimpaka Towira · Written by Kong Rithdee

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