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200594 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Crying Tiger

200594 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Five provincial people leave their hometowns to work as local laborers in Bangkok, as documented in this 94-minute film.

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Santi Taepanich

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Five provincial people leave their hometowns to work as local laborers in Bangkok, as documented in this 94-minute film.

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Santi Taepanichdirector

Santi Taepanichwriter

Pornsak Songsaeng

Pornsak Songsaengcast

Kamesak Chaengthipnang

Kamesak Chaengthipnangcast

Winate Petchchaicast

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Five laborers from rural provinces in Thailand navigate life in Bangkok after leaving their hometowns. They face challenges as they adapt to their new roles in the city's labor market. The 94-minute documentary, Crying Tiger, presents their stories in a reality show format, capturing their daily struggles and aspirations in an urban environment. The film was released in 2005.

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