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A Gritty Tale About Thai Town Los Angeles

Steven Fujita | Long Beach, CA | 05/16/2009

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Province 77 is the nickname given to the area of Los Angeles known as Thai Town, in the eastern part of Hollywood. It follows the story of a young man, Pat, whose family owns a restaurant, but likes the life of fast cars and women. He gets caught up with a local gangster and moves up the ranks. Meanwhile, the family hires a drifter who stays in the same apartment building the family lives in. The family wants Pat to get away from gang life. Which path will Pat choose - what connection does the drifter have? This is a good movie that touches upon several issues. One is the conflict of the immigrants trying to maintain some traditions of the old country, yet the children are fully Americanized. Another is the attraction of fast money and life in an urban environment."