The Province 77 is an Action movie that was released on January 1, 2002 in Thailand. It chronicles the journey of a Thai family in America, showing their struggles with modern lifestyle while staying true to traditional Thai values. Directed by Smith Timsawat, starring Charlene Amatavanich, Van Ayasit, and Prinya Intachai, it explores the challenges faced by the family in Los Angeles’s fast-paced consumerist culture.
Where it Filmed?
The entire movie was filmed in two main areas in the USA and Thailand. In the United States, specific locations used were Southern California, Los Angeles County, Thai Town in Hollywood, and Los Angeles, California. The crew also shot some of the scenes in Thailand.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Charlene Amatavanich | Plearn |
| Van Ayasit | Charlie |
| Prinya Intachai | Way |
| Mike Kingpayom | Pat |
| Erik Markus Schuetz | Bodyguard |
| Candice Michelle | KC |
| Khanngoen Nuanual | Khan |
| Surawit Sae Kang | Goldie’s Thug |
| Thaitanium | Thaitanium |
| Jeremy Thana | Goldie |
| Nay Myo Thant | Day |
| Pete Thongchua | Dan |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is 111 minutes long.
- Known as Thailand’s 77th Province, Thai Town houses over 50,000 expatriated Thais, featured prominently in the movie.
- The movie was produced by Elois ‘Dale’ Lauderdale and filmed by Garett Griffin.
- The movie has one nomination under its belt.
- Thai Town’s fast-paced and high octane lifestyle forms the backdrop for the movie, showing the challenges faced by the immigrants in adapting to the American way of life.
- Candice Michelle, who plays KC in the movie, shows her acting prowess in many nude scenes, marking this as her first credited role.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Southern California, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.9592083
- Longitude: -116.419389
- Place ID: ChIJSabJhaclw4AR2GgM9DPDI3I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Southern California, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3871821
- Longitude: -118.1122679
- Place ID: ChIJMc1kAdMq3YARKjm9z9YofYM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles County, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Thailand
- Latitude: 15.870032
- Longitude: 100.992541
- Place ID: ChIJsU1CR_eNTTARAuhXB4gs154
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Thailand
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
