
Happy Together(1997)
A couple travels from Hong Kong to Argentina to revive their relationship but experience turbulence when both men's lives drift in separate directions.


“Love is a malady without a cure...”
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.

Banlop Lomnoi
Keng

Sakda Kaewbuadee
Tong
Siriwej Jareornchon
Udom Promma
Huey Deesom
Saritpong Boonyadison
Arna Rattapan
Donruedee Chana
Mantana Wannaros
Tropical Malady is a drama, romance, fantasy film released in 2004 exploring themes of tiger, male homosexuality, rural area, shaman, gay theme, boys' love (bl). Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, it stars Banlop Lomnoi, Sakda Kaewbuadee, Siriwej Jareornchon. 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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