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Cautionary Tale

Cautionary Tale

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Cautionary Tale

"A lesson well learned leads to a life well lived."

2023

1h 27m

8.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Music

Overview

A children's TV show host, after the loss of his daughter, attempts to seek solace in Bangkok after meeting the singer of an all-girl Thai rock band, who helps him reconnect with his long-muted passion for making music.

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5 featured cast members

Starring

Ted Limpert

Neil Kefalas

Napak Boonruang

Cherry

Steve Calalang

Bryce

Matias Proietti

Berto

Andy Baldeschwiler

Jakes Hughes

Creative team

Directed by: Christopher Zawadzki
Written by: Christopher Zawadzki
Ted Limpert
Produced by: Ted Limpert
Christopher Zawadzki

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