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Bad Genius

ฉลาดเกมส์โกง

2017 · 130 min · Drama

A brilliant scholarship student who sells her exam answers to wealthy classmates turns cheating into a slick international operation, masterminding a high-stakes heist of a global standardized test. A stylish, propulsive thriller.

Why it’s here

A Thai-language school thriller about exams, class pressure, and youth ambition in contemporary Thailand.

Runtime
130 min
Genre
Drama · Crime · Thriller
Mood
tense · thoughtful
Entry
easy entry
Best for
first visit

Content notes: violence or threat Non-exhaustive

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Part of 10 Essential Thai Films

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