Pattaya (2016)
Directed by Franck Gastambide

Comedy

Film Synopsis

Franky and Krimo dream of leaving their drab neighbourhood and travelling to the famous and sultry Thai resort of Pattaya.  To get to their dream destination at the lowest possible cost, the two friends have the mad idea of entering the local dwarf in the Thai Boxing world championship.  What begins as a dream holiday soon becomes a crazy adventure and Franky and Krimo's lives are soon in peril...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Franck Gastambide
  • Script: Franck Gastambide, Stéphane Kazandjian
  • Photo: Renaud Chassaing
  • Cast: Franck Gastambide (Francky), Malik Bentalha (Krimo), Anouar Toubali (Le Nain), Ramzy Bedia (Reza), Gad Elmaleh (Le Marocain), Sabrina Ouazani (Lilia), Sissi Duparc (Alexandra), Donia Eden (Aurélie), Maythavee Weiss (Ladyboy in the bar)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 97 min

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