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A Prayer Before Dawn (N/A)

⏱ 117 min boxing film

Plot

2017 film by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire

✍️ CinePearl Editorial AI-generated by Groq / Llama 3.3 · CC0 data

Why Watch This

It’s a relentless, true‑based plunge into the brutal world of a Thai prison where Muay Thai becomes a fight for survival. Joe Cole’s raw, physical performance pulls you into a harrowing redemption arc that’s as visceral as it is emotional.

Best For

True‑crime fans, Prison‑drama lovers, Boxing enthusiasts, Fans of gritty biopics, International cinema aficionados

The CinePearl Take

Jean‑Stéphane Sauvaire never shies away from the squalor and violence of Klong Prem, letting the camera linger just enough to make every punch feel personal. Cole’s transformation—from a reckless Brit to a disciplined fighter—is the film’s emotional core, and his physical commitment is astonishing. The pacing is deliberately unvarnished, mirroring the monotony and sudden eruptions of prison life, while the film ultimately asks whether redemption can truly be forged in such darkness.

If You Liked This, Try

The Fighter · The Prisoner · The Way Back

Cast & Crew

Director
Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire
Cast
Joe Cole
Writer
Jonathan Hirschbein

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