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About the movie

True-life thriller A Prayer Before Dawn follows Billy Moore, a man traveling to Thailand to overcome his inner demons. His new life quickly turns into chaos and end with him being arrested and send to Klong Prem Prison, the notorious Bangkok Hilton. Inside there are 10 rules, break one and you will die. Moore turn to the art of Muay Thai Boxing to fight his way to survival. A story about pain, brotherhood and redemption.
Director Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire present the shocking and extraordinary story of a young man and what he is capable of when it comes to surviving a journey through hell and back. Based on real-life Billy Moores memoirs ‘A Prayer Before Dawn: A Nightmare in Thailand’. From executive producer James Schamus of Academy Award winning ‘Brokeback Mountain’ and ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’. From the director of Cannes Film festival winner ‘Johnny Mad Dog’.
“Sauvaire's bone-shaking fusion of violent prison drama and Muay Thai boxing bonanza is a sweaty, mighty feat.” – Variety
“Watch out for breakthrough awards.” – Screen International
“'Midnight Express' meets 'Ong-Bak,' and that's a good thing.” – The Hollywood Reporter

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