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The Good Woman of Bangkok (1991)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 0M

Director : Dennis O'Rourke

Synopsis

Film maker Dennis O'Rourke documents the day to day life of Aoi, a Thai prostitute through interviews with her and her family as well as taking us through some of the tourist frequented bars and night clubs.

Actors

Yagwalak Chonchanakun
Yagwalak Chonchanakun
Herself

Crews

Dennis O'Rourke
Dennis O'Rourke
Director

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