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A tragedy of lust, love and revenge… - Jan Dara: The Beginning
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Title: Jan Dara: The Beginning

Release Date: 6 Sep 2012

Runtime: 2h 17m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Sahamongkolfilm

Production Companies: Sahamongkolfilm

Overview: Set in the 1930s, the story recounts the growing pains of Jan, whose mother dies while giving birth to him and who’s intensely hated by his sadistic and debauched father. Jan grows up with his stepmother, and he struggles to reconcile his guilt and longing with different women in his life.

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Average Vote: 6 (35 votes)

Cast

  • Jan Dara: Mario Maurer
  • Ken Krathingthong: Chaiyapol Poupart
  • Luang Wissanandacha: Sakrat Ruekthamrong
  • Aunt Waad: Bongkoj Khongmalai
  • Dara / Hyacinth: Savika Chaiyadej
  • Lady Pijitruksa: Rudklao Amratisha
  • Miss Kaew: Shou Nishino
  • Mrs. Boonlueang: Rhatha Phongam
  • Mr. Khachon: Nut Devahastin
  • Poom: Chudapha Chantakett
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