Full Moon Party

Full Moon Party

Year: 2002

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: English

Director: Johan Nijenhuis

ComedyRomance

After graduation, a group of friends set out on a sailing trip hoping to locate a hidden Full Moon Party. Meanwhile, Hans Nijboer urges his brother Ties to return home and join the family business, but Ties dreams of a singing career and resists, creating a clash between duty and ambition.

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Trace every key event in Full Moon Party (2002) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Gun theft exposed

Gaitok reviews security footage and discovers that Timothy broke into a booth and stole his gun. The revelation exposes a breach of trust within their interconnected circle and hints at dangerous secrets lurking beneath everyday appearances. The moment sets a tense thread that runs through the other stories.

Security booth
2

Piper's confession about Thailand trip

Piper confesses to her parents that her trip to Thailand to write a thesis was a fabrication. She says she now longs to return after graduation to spend at least a year at a meditation center. The admission reframes her relationship with the family and foreshadows shifting loyalties.

Piper's family home
3

Family faith tensions

Victoria is unsettled by Piper's deepening immersion in Buddhism, especially since the family is only nominally Christian. The tension underscores a broader clash of beliefs within the household. This moment hints at the fragility of shared values.

Piper's family home
4

Timothy's denial and altered state

Gaitok confronts Timothy about the missing gun; Timothy denies any knowledge of it, insisting he knows nothing about the theft. Earlier in the day he has consumed large amounts of his wife's lorazepam, heightening the sense that trust is fraying. The confrontation reveals the fragility of control within their world.

Timothy's home
5

Full Moon Party night unfolds

Across the water, the Full Moon Party comes alive as Chloe and Chelsea arrive with brothers Saxon and Lochlan, hoping to catch Rick. Chelsea opts to join in the celebration while Chloe supplies party drugs. The night stretches toward dawn, and flirtation and blurred boundaries begin to unsettle friendships.

Full Moon Party, Thailand
6

Belinda faces a murky guest situation

Fabian informs Belinda that an American guest who uses another name is actually Greg, wanted for questioning regarding the death of his wife. Fabian worries about calling the police, fearing they would insult a frequent guest. The looming danger threads through Belinda's moment of vulnerability.

Belinda's resort
7

Lizard disturbance in Belinda's room

Pornchai uncovers the source of a disturbing noise in Belinda's room: a harmless monitor lizard. Belinda tries to steady herself and compose her thoughts in the face of fear. The moment underscores the fragility of the scene and the characters' nerves.

Belinda's room
8

Belinda and Pornchai kiss

The moment grows warmer when Belinda, feeling a mix of fear and desire, expresses consent and they share a kiss. The kiss introduces a charged, complicated dynamic into their relationship.

Belinda's room
9

Bangkok: Rick and Frank's gun loan

In Bangkok, Rick meets his friend Frank, a recovering alcoholic who discreetly lends him a gun. Over drinks, Frank recounts his turbulent past—legal troubles, a string of sexual encounters, and a descent into lust that left him searching for connection. His path toward sobriety and Buddhist practice offers a counterpoint to the night's reckless energy.

Bangkok
10

Nightclub dynamics and tensions

Back in the nightlife, Jaclyn and Laurie drink heavily and dance with Valentin, Aleksei, and Vlad while Kate remains sober and watchful. Tensions rise as Laurie flirts with Valentin and the Russians confront Aleksei and Vlad. The atmosphere grows tense as flirtations threaten boundaries.

Bangkok nightclub
11

Villa aftermath and boundary tests

Jaclyn brings the men back to her villa and Kate remains vigilant as the others navigate flirtation and danger. Laurie confesses about her divorce while skinny-dipping, and Jaclyn nudges the men to leave. The mood stays charged and the blurred boundaries test friendships and trust.

Jaclyn's villa
12

Timothy's suicide note and prayer

Timothy writes a suicide note and places the gun to his head. Victoria interrupts him, offering reassurance that he has achieved a level of success. After she leaves, Timothy prays, seeking guidance from a higher power.

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