Province 77 (2002)
Thai Town is a six-block area near Hollywood, Los Angeles, which is home to over 50,000 expatriated Thais. The town is such a gateway for Thais entering America it was dubbed Thailand's 77th Province. The movie follows a Thai family as it struggles to survive in Los Angeles' fast-paced consumerist culture, while still maintaining traditional values. The identity struggle between Thai-ness and the high octane way of life on the west coast of America, defined by hip-hop, drugs, street racing and violence, affects Pat, a good boy tempted by a life of crime, and his sister.
Director: Smith Timsawat
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Prinya Intachai as Way |
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Metinee Kingpayome as Kathy |
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Candice Michelle as KC |
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Charlene Amatavanich as Plearn |
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Van Ayasit as Charlie |
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Mike Kingpayom as Pat |
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Pete Thongchua as Dan |
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Day Thaitanium as Day |
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Erik Markus Schuetz as Bodyguard |
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Khanngoen Nuanual as Khan |
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Jeremy Thana as Goldy |
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Surawit Sae Kang as |
| Production | E. Patrick Lauderdale | Producer |
| Directing | Smith Timsawat | Director |