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Tropical Malady

Tropical Malady

Love is a malady without a cure...

20046.71h 58m

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.

Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Written by Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Produced by Charles de Meaux
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Top Cast

Banlop Lomnoi

Banlop Lomnoi

Keng

Sakda Kaewbuadee

Sakda Kaewbuadee

Tong

S

Siriwej Jareornchon

U

Udom Promma

H

Huey Deesom

S

Saritpong Boonyadison

A

Arna Rattapan

D

Donruedee Chana

M

Mantana Wannaros

Themes & Keywords

tigermale homosexualityrural areashamangay themeboys' love (bl)

About Tropical Malady

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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