Heen Sasithorn

Following a difficult divorce, Ladawan, a Thai interpreter in California, finds the strength to continue her career with the help of her vibrant colleague Stefani and a supportive new acquaintance, Nicholas. The film follows her through high-stakes legal and medical cases, weaving together the lives of four Thai individuals: Ananya, facing an attempted murder trial; Noot, caught in a trafficking case; Daranee, battling cancer; and Sommai, a Muay Thai coach surviving a tragic crash. It is an intense, heartfelt look at the vital role of communication in life’s most critical moments.

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Inspired by the case of enforced disappearance of an ethnic Karen activist Porlajee Rakchongcharoen (a.k.a. Billy) who went missing in Thailand near Kaeng Krachan National Park in Petchaburi province, 100 miles (161 km) south of Bangkok. Park authorities arrested the Karen activist on April 17, 2014 for possessing a wild honeycomb and six bottles of wild honey but released him after giving a warning. He disappeared shortly afterward.

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