

Once Upon a Star
2023-10-09 · 138 min · ★ 6.6
Join the crew of a traveling pharma-cinema troupe as they go on the road to spread the joy of live-dubbed movies, all while overcoming difficulties, deceits, and reaching for their dreams.
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Production details
- Directors
- Nonzee Nimibutr
- Production companies
- 18 Tanwa
- Countries
- Thailand
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Sukollawat KanarotManit
Nuengthida SophonRueangkae
Jirayu La-ongmaneeKao
Samart PayakaroonMan
Nat SakdatornSak
Sornchai ChatwiriyachaiWichian
Yutthana BoonaomMovie Director
Kongkiat KhomsiriTuan
Waratta WatcharatornSak's New Girlfriend
Darina BoonchuChom
Chayanith RiddhimatMovie ActressTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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