Rated: R21

Date: Sun 20 Oct 4pm

Venue: The Projector at Golden Mile Tower

Tickets: $16*

*Projector Gift Vouchers, Projector Members Free & Discounted tickets NOT valid for this screening.

Screening: 4pm-6.20pm (10 min short break after the film ends)

Post Show Talk: 6.30pm-7.30pm

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Screening of The Paradise of Thorns followed by a post show talk: “Thorny Issues: A Discussion on Estate Planning, Criminal Law & Pro Bono Assistance for LGBTQ+ People” by Same But Different.

Speakers:

Bozy Lu, Partner, Han & Lu Law Chambers

Bestlyn Loo, Pro Bono Counsel

Moderater: Rei Kurohi, Committee Member, Same But Different.

Set in the idyllic Mae Hong Son countryside, THE PARADISE OF THORNS is a story about a gay couple, Sek (Pongsakorn Mettarikanon) and Thongkam (Jeff Satur), who run a durian farm. Sek dies after an unfortunate accident, leaving Thongkam in a Mao Shan Wang-level bitter struggle with Sek’s family over the durian farm. What could Sek and Thongkam have done to ensure that each of them will still benefit from the fruits of their love even if one of them passes away?

What recourse do you have if someone smacks you on the head with a durian? What self-help or pro bono options are available if you can’t afford a lawyer?

Join us at this special screening of THE PARADISE OF THORNS with a post-show discussion led by lawyers from Same But Different. They will be referring to scenes from the movie to discuss estate planning, criminal law and pro bono assistance.

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If you would like to catch regular screenings of THE PARADISE OF THORNS (without Q&A talk), VISIT HERE!

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*Only patrons aged 21yrs & above as of movie screening date can watch this film. Underaged patrons will be denied entry at the usherpoint. No refunds will be entertained under any circumstances.