# Jan Dara (2001)

> A young man’s search for his true parentage becomes entangled with the erotic corruption and coercive secrets of his 1930s Siamese household.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/47752

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Director: Nonzee Nimibutr
- Cast: Suwinit Panjamawat, Santisuk Promsiri, Christy Chung Lai-Tai, Egkarat Sarasook, Wipawee Charoenpura, Patharawarin Timkul, Thana Komentiti, Sasithorn Panichnok
- TMDB rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0282628/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: oppressive, sensual, disturbing, adult movie night, international cinema viewing

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