The Paradise of Thorns

The Paradise of Thorns

131 mins | Drama, Thriller | Aug. 22, 2024

Thongkham and Sek, a devoted gay couple, have worked tirelessly to build a life together, including owning a house and a durian orchard in Mae Hong Son. Tragedy strikes when Sek dies suddenly in an accident, revealing the harsh reality that same-sex marriage is not legally recognised in Thailand. This leaves Thongkham with no rights to the assets he and Sek built together. The house and entire durian orchard now belong to Sek’s mother, who moves in with her adopted daughter Mo and gardener Jingna. Tensions rise in the durian orchard, filled with the sweat and labor of Thongkham and Sek. Thongkham must find a way to reclaim the durian orchard, a place filled with their love.

The Paradise of Thorns

131 mins | Drama, Thriller | Aug. 22, 2024

The Paradise of Thorns
Thongkham and Sek, a devoted gay couple, have worked tirelessly to build a life together, including owning a house and a durian orchard in Mae Hong Son. Tragedy strikes when Sek dies suddenly in an accident, revealing the harsh reality that same-sex marriage is not legally recognised in Thailand. This leaves Thongkham with no rights to the assets he and Sek built together. The house and entire durian orchard now belong to Sek’s mother, who moves in with her adopted daughter Mo and gardener Jingna. Tensions rise in the durian orchard, filled with the sweat and labor of Thongkham and Sek. Thongkham must find a way to reclaim the durian orchard, a place filled with their love.
IMDb rating 7.8
Producers Jor kwang Films, GDH, Jai Studios
Original title วิมานหนาม
Directors Naruebet Kuno
Writers Karakade Norasethaporn, Naron Cherdsoongnern, Naruebet Kuno

Cast

Jeff Satur

as Thongkam

Engfa Waraha

as Mo

Harit Buayoi

as Jingna

Seeda Puapimo

as Saeng