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Breaking the Cycle

  • 2024
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit in Breaking the Cycle (2024)
Documentary

A group of young politicians campaigning against an authoritarian constitution speak up, spark hope and ignite a once-in-a-generation movement in this energetic exploration of the recent ele... Read allA group of young politicians campaigning against an authoritarian constitution speak up, spark hope and ignite a once-in-a-generation movement in this energetic exploration of the recent elections in Thailand.A group of young politicians campaigning against an authoritarian constitution speak up, spark hope and ignite a once-in-a-generation movement in this energetic exploration of the recent elections in Thailand.

  • Directors
    • Thanakrit Duangmaneeporn
    • Aekaphong Saransate
  • Stars
    • Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit
    • Pannika Wanich
    • Piyabutr Saengkanokkul
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    828
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    • Directors
      • Thanakrit Duangmaneeporn
      • Aekaphong Saransate
    • Stars
      • Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit
      • Pannika Wanich
      • Piyabutr Saengkanokkul
    • 9User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit
    • Self
    Pannika Wanich
    • Self
    Piyabutr Saengkanokkul
    • Self
    Panitaluck Manokhan
    • Self
    Yingcheep Atchanont
    • Self
    Kanokrat Lertchoosakul
    • Self
    Lalita Hanwong
    • Self
    Sulak Sivaraksa
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    • Directors
      • Thanakrit Duangmaneeporn
      • Aekaphong Saransate
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    10toinfintyandbeyond

    This is just 20% of the real incidents that can show to the world.

    There are many more very important events that were not included in the film "Breaking the Cycle" because if those events were included, the directors might not be safe. The real story of Thai politics 500 times more vicious and dramatic than in the documentary guaranteed by Thais who have been stuck in this vicious cycle their entire lives. And the cycles are still going on and on. Soonest Move forward party that transition from Future forward party which won recently election of Thailand will dissolve and the party leader who is the prime minister candidate may be banned from the politics in Thailand for life. So sad.
    10FinleyKolapo

    Progress and Hope

    This documentary shows a group of progressive Thai politicians and activists who are challenging an oppressive institution, representing a movement that many once thought was impossible in Thailand. This is clearly demonstrated by the majority of Thai people in the recent election, where the progressive party in this documentary made significant gains, securing a substantial number of seats and disrupting the established order.

    At its core, it's a documentary, so I hope it reaches a wider audience than just the "orange party" supporters and their allies. The subject is important to everyone, and I hope that even those who disagree will watch it with an open mind, and see the importance of this forward-thinking movement.
    10nattakitkeng

    Hate the coup

    I was one of those who once agreed with the 2014 coup. Although I did not officially support the event, the subsequent worsening conditions of the country made me realize just how evil a coup can be. This movie accurately portrays the stories of those who fought against the coup. I really like this movie and hope it teaches Thai people to work together to prevent another coup from happening again.

    In this movie, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is portrayed as the hero. Although he currently does not play a significant role in politics, this movie shows that a single good leader can change the country. After watching this movie, those who already love them will love them even more. As for those who hate them, I hope they open their hearts, view them fairly, and stop undermining their good intentions.
    10yanachudan

    Best Cinematography

    The footages, sounds, montages and etc are 10 out of 10. It raised hope and reminded us the sorrowful of reality's cruel. It's true that we're sad with the unfair reality, but we don't get discouraged. Here we are. Here we stand. We are fighting in one of the most unfair wars in Thai history. If we believe in people, those brats will crush the people and we will lost both faith and hope. So we have to trust and believe in ideology. Don't give up, ya'll. Like the way this documentary tried to speak to us, don't lose faith and hope. Not yet. Until we can craft the beautiful future and send it to the next generation.
    10janehouserock

    Expected result, unexpected messages delivered

    We all know what is the ending but this Thai's first political documentary gives up hope and allow us to review what had happened and what we can do for our own brighter future...our own 2 hands!

    We lived in those timelines and the cycle still continues until now.

    Good footages, montages, cinematography delivered by 2 talented directors. Like they said, it was a critical & decisive moment and as a people in this industry, it's our responsibility to portrait what is actually happen so that we will not regret of not doing so.

    My memory keeps flashing back and forth, and I do hope good luck to all people involved.

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      This documentary was produced entirely with outside funding. Because of fear that there will be problems with being a propaganda movie from a political party and will not be able to be conveyed objectively as it should be

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    • Release date
      • June 6, 2024 (Thailand)
    • Country of origin
      • Thailand
    • Language
      • Thai
    • Also known as
      • Amnat Satta Anakot
    • Filming locations
      • Thailand
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      • $113,090 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
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      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2:1

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