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How to Win at Checkers (Every Time)

After the loss of both parents, 11 years old Oat faces an uncertain future when his older brother must submit to Thailand's annual military draft lottery. Unable to convince his brother to do whatever he can to change his fate, Oat takes matters into his own hands resulting in unexpected consequences. Based on the stories from the bestselling book Sightseeing by Rattawut Lapcharoensap, the film is set in the economic fringes of Bangkok and examines the joys and challenges of growing up in contemporary Thailand. HOW TO WIN AT CHECKERS (EVERY TIME) is director Josh Kim's debut feature film.

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Cast & Crew See All

Ryu Ingkarat Damrongsakkul
Oat
Toni Rakkaen
Adult Oat
Thira Chutikul
Ek

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Awards

  • 2015 - Audience Award - Narrative Feature - winner
  • 2015 - FilmOut Audience Awards - Best Screenplay - nominated
  • 2015 - FilmOut Audience Awards - Best International Feature - winner
  • 2015 - FilmOut Audience Awards - Best International Feature - winner

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