Insects in the Backyard
Insects in the Backyard

Insects in the Backyard

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2011
1h 33m
5.5(2 votes)
Drama

Overview

In the absence of their parents, Johnny and Jennifer are being brought up by their sister Tanya, an overdressed transvestite. Both kids mess up their pursuit of romance, and both look for ways to break away from the family home and become independent.

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21 members
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ธัญญ์วาริน สุขะพิสิษฐ์

Tanya

ธัญญ์วาริน สุขะพิสิษฐ์
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Suchada Rojmanothum

Jenny

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Nonpavit Dansriboon

Johnny

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Anchalee Saisoontorn

Sarah

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Anupong Sakulmongkonlarb

Boy

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สติเว่น อิสรพงศ์ ฟูเรอร์

Man

สติเว่น อิสรพงศ์ ฟูเรอร์
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Krissadar Rattanangkoon

Ton

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Taweewat Wantha

Guest 1

Taweewat Wantha
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Paradorn Vesurai

Guest 2

Paradorn Vesurai
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Krittapat Untaket

Guest 3

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Jameekorn Sontisawet

Guest 4

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Chanapol Suwiphunt

Guest 5

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Tawan Pongvijit

Guest 6

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Chatchai Phutsorn

Guest 7

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Kriengkrai Phutsorn

Guest 8

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Arunee Srisuk

Resort Owner

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Kanokphon Nunsatitanon

Johnny's Friend

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Teepisit Mahaneeranon

Tanya's Man

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Lerphong Phuon

Man in the Backyard 1

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Anucha Kesburana

Man in the Backyard 2

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Narongsak Pawapootanon

Man in the Backyard 3

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