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Syndromes and a Century

Syndromes and a Century

2006•1h 45m•6.8/10
DramaRomance

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6.8/10(95)

A story about director Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s parents who were both doctors, and his memories of growing up in a hospital environment.

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Production

TIFA, Anna Sanders Films, New Crowned Hope, Kick the Machine, Fortissimo Films, Backup Media

Language

TH

Status

Released

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Cast

Nantarat Sawaddikul

Dr. Toey

Jaruchai Iamaram

Dr. Nohng

Sophon Pukanok

Noom

Jenjira Pongpas

Jenjira Pongpas

Jane

Arkanae Cherkam

Dentist Ple

Sakda Kaewbuadee

Sakda Kaewbuadee

Monk Sakda

Nu Nimsomboon

Chucheep

Apirak Mitrpracha

Dr. Neng

Manasanant Porndispong

Dr. Nant

Wanna Wattanajinda

Dr. Wan

Sin Kaewpakpin

Old Monk

Norathep Panyanavakij

Monk's Follower

Nitipong Thinthupthai

Nitipong Thinthupthai

Koh

Putthithorn Kammak

Off

Jarunee Saengtupthim

Joy

Rangsan Sutthimaneenun

Hospital Director

Kasansaeng Kamnerdmee

Physical Therapist

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