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Angels

Angels

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Angels

"They are beautiful. They have their dreams. and they have their secrets."

2013

1h 40m

6.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Delving deep into the underbelly of Thailand's nightlife, the movie follows three showgirls working at the risque Angel Bar. Focusing om their personal lives and struggles, the movie attempts to go beyond the stereotypes usually attached to Thai bar girls.

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Sahamongkolfilm

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Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Bongkoj Khongmalai

Bongkoj Khongmalai

Fern

Chalad Na Songkhla

Chalad Na Songkhla

Sharif

Rhatha Phongam

Rhatha Phongam

Rung

Jularruk Jularnon

Mint

Creative team

Directed by: Bongkoj Khongmalai
Written by: Bongkoj Khongmalai

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