How to Win at Checkers (Every Time)

An 11-year-old Thai orphan living with his aunt in the slums outside of Bangkok tries to help his gay older brother avoid military service thanks to the country's corruption-riddled annual draft lottery for all 21-year-old men. One part coming-of-age tale, one part political satire, and one part love story, Korean-American filmmaker Josh Kim's acclaimed drama stars Toni Rakkaen, Thira Chutikul, and Ingkarat Damrongsakkul. 80 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: Thai Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English; bonus short "Draft Day" (2013). In Thai with English subtitles.