A Prayer Before Dawn | Official Trailer HD | A24 

This movie transports you to a whole other world - one that is visceral, surreal, tribal, and profane. It's manifestation of the ability of the human spirit to find strength, beauty, warmth, and humanity in the bleakest of circumstances also makes it sacred. Don't miss this great work of art.

This movie broke me in a good way. Made me think for days and didn’t leave my mind. Just loved it

This portrays the gritty side of Thailand so well and also the kindness of Thai people. I lived in Thailand for 15 years. This is very realistic.

I'm very impressed by this movie. There isn't allot of dialog going on but still manages to tell a great story. The scenes are very immersive and create a strong connection with the main character. Not the easiest film to watch, but it's good to see there are still movies being made portraying a realistic view of darkness and brutality that's still going on in this world.

Oh shit, it's THE PEAKY FOOKING BLINDERS CALL THE CAVALRY

Yo, I'm Thai, And I just finish watching this movie and it amaze me by how realistic and brutal this film was. Here some details I'd like to provide to all foreigner friends so you can understand the dark vibe in this Thai prison and get into this piece of art better. btw I've never been in prison and I love to keep it that way. All the details I provided is known by most Thais and be thought to you to remind you that you should keep off that kinda place. 1. The Tattoos : Most of prisoners in the film covered their bodies with Tattoos which is Handmaded in Prison. It's difference from an artist's work you could get at Khaosan rd. You could easily tell If you're Thai that which ones is prison Tatts. It's been made by a ball pen ink. Poke under the skin by any sharp metal you could find in prison. Which, in the morning If the warden spot the difference in your body, you'll get beat up so bad. And that's represent how tough you are. Basically, guy who cover himself with full-body Tatts is proved. That you fear nothing and you've been in and out of prison for many times. You could see that poor guy who's been raped at the beginning has no tattoo on him. So the rapist could tell easily that he's a newbie here and got no friends to help him. Makes him vulnerable, and was picked as an easy target to be raped or abuse. 2. Cigarettes : As you can see that the cig is a currency used for trading in prison. So, it makes Billy's situation much more tough as he's got no family to provide such thing or bribe the warden to transfer any sig for you. 3. Yaba : Yaba is basically a Metamphetamine manufactured in form of pills which is one of the cheapest drugs you could find in Thailand. Sold in unit of "Taew" (line). And it's break down in half to be consumed called "Kha" (Leg). It's popular among truck drivers. As they have to drive long distance in the night, so it helps them to stay awake all the night. 4. Housekeeper : The dude who's interviewed Billy at the start of the film is called "Por Bahn" (Housekeeper). He's a kind of criminal who's been in and out of prison so many times, so he raised into the rank or being respect by other prisoners. Por bahn is necessary for a warden too. As he can help organized these criminals into order. In real prison there's more than one housekeeper and they've got a mutual power and separated their men to control. Or even individuals to be raped... 5. Picking fight : A tall teen new prisoner who's picking an unnecessary fight at the start of the movie isn't nonsense at all. He said in Thai "I maybe a new here. But I'm seasoned from another place. You can try me". He just wanna show others that he's familiar with these kinds of things. Prison things. If you don't act tough, you'll be listed as the one that can be bullied. Or even raped. It's fight or die situation. Props to the actor his acting is really spot on as you can see in his eyes that he actually feels insecure but need to act tough to show that he's not bullyable. (I quite sure he might be faced a real sentence before doing this role, So realistic) 6. Clothesline : As you see in the film that bad things always happened at the washing area or a clothesline. This is not even for a cinematography purpose. It's a superb realistic detail and prove how goooddddd this film is. On the weekday that they clean their blanket, they'll have to hang it on a shared washing line. Which, when they spread the blanket wide. It provides a perfect cover that block warden's line of sight. So, this is on purpose. It's a dead space that prisoners can do shady things. Trade drugs, beat someone up or even having sex. Super well researched. 7. The Coach : The coach in this film is actually a boxer. And not ordinary boxer. His name is Somrak Kamsing, and he is first Thai boxer to won Olympic gold medal. And most of the fellow trainees are actually prison boxer If I'm not remembering it wrong. This film is so dark It's really hard to watch, yet it's really accurate and showing a spirit in the darkest place that you shouldn't be visit even once. Thanks to the research team and thanks that the production is foreigners. If it's been made by Thai I'm pretty sure that it will be cut off or banned by Thai's baby nonsense censorship authority as they just wanna show the world only bright side of this country. And for the one who haven't been to Thailand yet, one of the most accurate things about this film is, how friendly and nice Thai people are. even amongst these notorious group of people. You'll always find a spirit of respect and humility. We carry each other through this chaos of our country. And you'll always be welcome no matter what races you're from. Or what gender. PS. Joe Cole. Man, you're so good in this role and I don't understand why you've been overlooked as an actor. Hope you like Thailand and please come visit Thailand again as a tourist. love you man.

As someone who is today, this very moment dealing with their own demons, overcoming fears and breaking through, this trailer hit at the very core of my being. It rendered me in flood of tears. We are all reflections of one another. And, life covers the entire spectrum of most profound beauty, pleasure and also deep neverending well of suffering with a glimmer of hope, of salvation - a flickering candle shining even brighter on the face of the Buddha - a unversal symbol for freedom from suffering....

Lived right there in Thailand, in the town this movie started in for over a year. The detail and cultural adaptations are spot on. Should have been nominated for best picture, or at least for best independent or foreign film. You really can’t gauge how well done this was unless you’ve spent enough actual time in Thailand though, and critics are usually arrogant, cynical pricks with very little perspective. So, I’m not surprised, but do WATCH IT. It’s fantastic!!

This film is really good, had my heart beating fast the entire time. Very strong and not an easy watch but the fight to survive was really felt in this film. Great acting also.

The musical score in this trailer is amazing. Good job RU-vid recommendation!

This movie was amazing, one of my personal favorites of last year and yet I didn't hear ANYBODY talking about it. It wasn't in any of the "best of the year" list of any major film site and it's a damn shame. Kudos to the whole crew for making such an intense piece and mainly to Joe Cole for giving the acting of a life time.

One of best raw fight movies ever. The intensity of fights were fabulous. Joe Cole what an actor..❤️

Soooo obsessed with Joe Cole 😍😍😍 still grieving J.Shelby’s 😫😫😫

idk why actors like this don't get more recognition, it's all about thimothée chalamet now

There aren't many new actors I enjoy watching on screen, but Joe Cole is excellent. Look forward to seeing more of him in the future.

Saw this last night. Best film ive seen in years and one of the realest most raw films ever made

Just watched the movie. It was FOOKIN’ awesome

Is that John from Peaky Blinders?

Just finished it and one of the best I've seen in awhile! Thought it was going to be "another typical boxing movie" but it turned out to be way more than that! If anything the trailer makes it seem like that. I don't want to give away anything so you'll just have to check it out yourself. Highly recommend!

A24 just doesn't miss at all!!! Glad we got companies like them around!

Southpaw: The Raid

The trailer has a real sense of darkness and despair that leads to some sort of promise of redemption. Will surely be worth watching.

This movie was incredibly raw. Wow. The end was silent but spoke a million words! Excellent filmmaking and acting.

Shooting realistic movies is an art. Loved this movie.

Looks sick!

Joe Cole getting that work, aight mate.

I saw this film when it was released. Brilliantly filmed and very powerful.

This is one of the best movies I've seen. 10/10. There are some disturbing scenes though, not everyone has the stomach for it. The fact that this is based on real life makes it even more crazy

This trailer is hypnotic I've watched it maybe 6 times just this evening

Arthur shelby be like: Whut the fook is going on Johnny.

One of the best sports film i had watched. Watched so many times and still would love to watch. Best film❤❤❤

One of the most haunting, depressing and well acted movies I have seen in years.

This movie was a 9/10 for me. Loved it.

Guys read the book as well you won't regret it

The Cole brothers are both incredibly talented. I need to watch this movie

Joe cole did so good and I should have watched earlier..it’s so good and he’s so underrated

Looks epic, good to see Joe Cole getting some substantial roles!

One of the best unique film I've ever watched. Can't wait till he get an oscar one day. He has a huge potential for that 😍♥️

Pretty touching movie, Astonishing job by Joe Cole!!!

This movie is something else. Valuable lessons to be learned.

A24 doesn't know what a bad movie is

The second fight scene in this film is one of the best I've seen in cinema. No joke.

EVERYTHING THEY MAKE IS JUST AMAZING

The advertisement does not describe the movie .. I advise you to watch it. It is really a legend .. I don’t understand why they don’t support those films like this. They’re really cool and the actor Joe Cole was very cool.

boxing movie and prison movie are always watchable. this is both

Peaky Blinders goes to Thailand.

Thought this was a new film, glad its 5yrs old. Definitely getting watched tonight

Excellent film. Realistic, brutal and very well acted.

The sound design in this film is Oscar worthy

Joe Cole's awesome in Peaky Blinders. Don't sleep on this actor he's on the come up!

while watching the movie, you feel like you are him.....this is one of the best quality of the movie....

This trailer dosnt do the film justice.....and the trailers great. It's much more than some "white guy muay Thai hero film" - it's about the struggle between addiction and improving as a person. Really good film, best I've seen in ages. Seen the podcast on here about the guy this is based on and that made it even better. Enjoy.

Best fighting movie I've ever seen.

A24 called me...I arrived as quickly as I could

A24 always killing it! Loved Midsommar & this

One of the greatest films EVER.

A24 is on track of being one of the best film studios

John Shelby goes to Asia

Mate you're a absolute legend, thanks for the upload

All i know is that A24 is every where now with fantastic films.

I'm so hyped for this

The Blood Sport remake I've been waiting for... but seriously this film looks lit.

To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world ♡

This movie is finally gonna be available in my area August 7th(expected). I’m pumped.

they need to release the soundtrack from this trailer!

This film is one of the best I’ve ever seen, highly recommend

The sound design is outrageous in this trailer!

Why this is being suggested to me 5 years later???? Will watch it tonight for sure!

Big Peaky Blinder fan, im so happy he got lead role in a film, his so good in the series.

Saw the film's premiere earlier this year at Cannes. Very good film indeed! Absolutely would love to see this again in cinema!

Great work of director and Joe Cole and all team of this film! The director could convey the character of the hero, beautiful body of Joe :-), his talent and a brutal story.

Such a great film. Whole different world.

Definitely a grueling cinematic experience, an utterly riveting, brutal, well crafted prison drama.

From erratic love seeker in Black Mirror to bloody fighter in this movie? I’m really proud of Joe Cole! Black Mirror indeed makes unenlightened stars shine!

A24 did it again, respect.

Definitely watching this.

Fcuking INTENSE and TERRIFYING experience to go through and live to tell!

Anything that has Thailand in it and I am all in baby! RIP the king!

I'm Thai, and this movie shows some insight part of my country that I've never known. Intense but sooo real. Great one.

A24 best deliverys for the last 10 years !

Dope ass movie. Worth every second to watch

This movie is hella crazy, best movie i seen so far, highly recommend it

This is my favorite movie of all time.

Now we're talkin... Im ready to watch this.

im gonna watch it just because i see the legendary somluck kamsing

Damn some of those extras are real prisoners there, go watch the documentary about Thai prison boxing and you'll see them there.

film looks good, can't wait to see the trailer

Stoked to see this!!

Anyone here from true Geordie podcast?

i'm a boxing coach with 5 successful gyms and this looks really good....can't wait to see it!

The Thai actors in this are absolutely fantastic

what a movie,soundtrack,camerawork amazing .

billy moore appeared on my podcast to tell his story, great guy

Based on the true story of Liverpudlian Billy Moore , he was also a stunt double for sly Stallone in one of the Rambo films , his story is amazing to read

Violence is never the answer. Violence is the question, and the answer is yes.

I've never seen a better use of music in a trailer.

this movie is almost unbearable to watch at times......such an amazing film!! BRILLANT!

in luv with joe cole movies

i love this man

well this movie was really intense -- immense visuals and beautiful shots. It's not your typical boxer movie and I am glad it isn't but it sends a great message.