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“Compelling. ” — Gay Star News “A winning drama about loss of innocence.” — The Hollywood Reporter THAILAND’S SUBMISSION FOR BEST FOREIGN FILM TO THE 2016 ACADEMY AWARDS In this acclaimed gay drama from writer-director Josh Kim, boyfriends Ek and Jai face being drafted into the Thai military. Seen through the eyes of Ek’s younger brother, this bittersweet coming-of-age story portrays the gritty realities of life in Bangkok  as it unfolds a riveting dramatic portrayal of poverty and privilege, corruption and compromises. Superstar Thai actor-model Toni Rakkaen headlines this striking debut feature from Korean-American writer-director Josh Kim. As the now grown Oat, he recalls his childhood experience of trying to rescue his gay older brother Ek (Thira Chutikul) from being drafted into military service. Ek works at a bar for male hustlers and sex-workers, and he has also found love with his more privileged boyfriend Jai (Arthur Navarat). When the moment of truth arrives with the draft l