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Doi Boy

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Doi Boy

2023

1h 38m

Drama

Crime

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A refugee builds a new identity as a sex worker in Thailand and gets caught up in a client's risky scheme that might lead to a better life.

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Archi Sengupta

LeisureByte.com

This film, although not your “traditional” thriller, will leave you with many aching questions.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 4, 2024

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

This is a powerful and unsparing portrait of the lives of refugee sex workers in the Chang Mai province of Thailand.

Jan 12, 2024

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Juan Pablo Russo

EscribiendoCine

[Doi Boy] could've been much more impactful and resonant with more careful execution and a deeper exploration of its central themes. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 5/10

Nov 28, 2023

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Romey Norton

Ready Steady Cut

However, the director’s documentaries might be his strong suit, as there are times when the plot will feel weak, and underdeveloped, and there are parts that warrant more exploration.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 24, 2023

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Prof. Dr. Răzvan I

A very well exploited subject, not so known to a broad public. A must-see at list for the topi if not for the cinematography.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/15/24

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j F

The pacing was sometimes fast, sometimes slow. The enforced disappearances part was a puzzle, more background would have helped. The plot also had some logical holes in the road. Cinematography was enchanting.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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Jay M

The movie tends to wander, leaving the viewer confused. The story is good and the acting is solid. I liked it!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/25/23

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Dino W

I think this script has a lot of potential, but the whole storytelling seems to be scattered. It's not quite right to say that the storyline is not very coherent, because it is, but it's just a bit jumpy. The whole thing feels like I'm watching a documentary, not quite like a Netflix Film, where things just go on and on without any ups and downs. The topics and themes are good, but slightly disappointing storytelling.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/02/23

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Nontawat Numbenchapol

Director

Awat Ratanapintha

Sorn

Arak Amornsupasiri

Ji

Bhumibhat Thavornsiri

Wut

Panisara Rikulsurakan

Bee

Ornjira Lamwilai

Som

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Synopsis

A refugee builds a new identity as a sex worker in Thailand and gets caught up in a client's risky scheme that might lead to a better life.

Director: Nontawat Numbenchapol
Producer: Steve Chen, Davy Chou, Daniel Mattes, Supatcha Thipsena
Screenwriter: Nontawat Numbenchapol
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Anti-Archive, Mobile Lab Project, Neramitnung Film
Genre: Drama, Crime
Original Language: Thai
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 24, 2023
Runtime: 1h 38m

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