Land of Smiles

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Land of Smiles

"To find the truth you must play along"

2017

1h 30m

4.1(44 votes)

Adventure

Horror

Thriller

Overview

A young backpacker is lured through the third world paradise of Thailand searching for her kidnapped best friend and unknowingly she becomes the object of a sociopath's obsession.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Alexandra Turshen

Abby

Keenan Henson

Ben

Caitlin Stryker

Jewel

Bradley Stryker

Dale

Amie Barsky

Tabitha

Krista Donargo

Penny

Brandon Nagle

Brad

Leandra Ramm

Betsy

Kate Stone

Sobbing Woman

Jen Burry

Best Friend

Creative team

Directed by: Bradley Stryker
Written by: Bradley Stryker
Produced by: Bradley Stryker
Caitlin Stryker

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