Tropical Malady

Tropical Malady

Tropical Malady

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Tropical Malady

"Love is a malady without a cure..."

2004

1h 58m

6.7(136 votes)

Drama

Romance

Fantasy

Overview

The passionate relationship between two men with unusual consequences. The film is divided in two parts. The first half charts the modest attraction between two men in the sunny, relaxing countryside and the second half charts the confusion and terror of an unknown menace lurking deep within the jungle shadows.

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RAI Cinema

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Banlop Lomnoi

Keng

Banlop Lomnoi

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Sakda Kaewbuadee

Tong

Sakda Kaewbuadee

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Siriwej Jareornchon

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Udom Promma

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Huey Deesom

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Saritpong Boonyadison

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Arna Rattapan

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Donruedee Chana

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Mantana Wannaros

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