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A man returns to his village upon learning of his childhood sweetheart's impending marriage. His journey sparks vivid memories of 1980s rural Thailand, including school days, motorcycle ride... Read allA man returns to his village upon learning of his childhood sweetheart's impending marriage. His journey sparks vivid memories of 1980s rural Thailand, including school days, motorcycle rides with his father, and playtime with friends.A man returns to his village upon learning of his childhood sweetheart's impending marriage. His journey sparks vivid memories of 1980s rural Thailand, including school days, motorcycle rides with his father, and playtime with friends.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 2 nominations total
Anusara Chantarangsi
- Jeab's mother
- (as Arnudsara Jantarangsri)
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This is absolutely beautiful, brilliant movie. Too many cooks spoil the broth, but, here 6 Directors beautifully executed this sweet movie. The child artists were also excellent. Set in Thailand, but totally relatable to Indians, which gives a nostalgic kick. From the beginning the movie is memorable, especially the end makes it remain in your heart forever. A must watch feel good, romance drama.
It's an honor for me to be the first to comment on this movie. I had a chance to see this film a few months ago. As a Thai guy, it flashes back my childhood memory and that made me smile all the way through the end.
Even though it is not a high budget movie comparing to those from Hollywood, I believe that the simplified storyline is the strength of this movie.
After watching this movie, I had a warm feeling and it really made my day. The movie also has some funny moments like 'the chinese martial art fantasy scene'. I can't guarantee if the non-Thai viewers will enjoy it but I am sure that most of the Thais will definitely like it. :D
10/10 for a Thai.
Even though it is not a high budget movie comparing to those from Hollywood, I believe that the simplified storyline is the strength of this movie.
After watching this movie, I had a warm feeling and it really made my day. The movie also has some funny moments like 'the chinese martial art fantasy scene'. I can't guarantee if the non-Thai viewers will enjoy it but I am sure that most of the Thais will definitely like it. :D
10/10 for a Thai.
I was just surfing channels & came across this movie on World Movies. The title was not very interesting but then they showed the synopsis of the movie & I was immediately drawn into this one. This movie is just not Thai specific as few have commented. This movie does appeal for non-thai viewers as well. I have grown up with similar neighborhood, friends, games & so I could really connect with the movie. This brought me back my childhood memories in a small town India where I spent a few years. Excellent acting by the lead roles & supporting cast made movie seem realistic & enjoyable.
This was my first Thai movie & it really made me consider watching a couple of more Thai movies...
This was my first Thai movie & it really made me consider watching a couple of more Thai movies...
Sometimes, memories is the best thing .Because we can imagine it and we can live in memories.
Nice Feel Good movie with a familiar childhood memories. Sometimes it's funny. The little actors did their job nicely.
Nice Feel Good movie with a familiar childhood memories. Sometimes it's funny. The little actors did their job nicely.
This Thai comedic drama deserves American distribution, at least on the independent film circuit. The young cast, and team of directors and producers who all worked on this film, deserve applause for making such a tender and nostalgic look at youth and growing up.
In exploring these universal themes, which have been portrayed by many other movies in the past, this film makes a mature and inquisitive portrait into a child's point of view of growing up within a particular rural family community and interacting with the adults, parents, and childhood peers of that surrounding neighborhood group. Upon viewing the film, many audience members will probably fondly remember how growing up, as portrayed in the film, was so tentative, yet joyful and at other times sad and disappointing. This is the gritty reality of life that rings so true for all of us, who have grown up, and is so boldly explored in this courageous film.
The fact that the subject matter and themes dealt with by the film are notoriously taboo in Thai society makes this film even more of a cinematic celebration, particularly by members of the Thai community. And don't be surprised if the film forces you to cry at a couple of points in the film, as it makes its emotional impact in subtle and realistic ways.
To be commended for their acting portrayals are the young boy and young girl leads, who play Jeab and Noi-Naa respectively, as well as the standout performance by the enterprising bully, who I believe was called Jack in the film. The rest of the cast also give quite credible performances of their characters. Overall grade: A-.
In exploring these universal themes, which have been portrayed by many other movies in the past, this film makes a mature and inquisitive portrait into a child's point of view of growing up within a particular rural family community and interacting with the adults, parents, and childhood peers of that surrounding neighborhood group. Upon viewing the film, many audience members will probably fondly remember how growing up, as portrayed in the film, was so tentative, yet joyful and at other times sad and disappointing. This is the gritty reality of life that rings so true for all of us, who have grown up, and is so boldly explored in this courageous film.
The fact that the subject matter and themes dealt with by the film are notoriously taboo in Thai society makes this film even more of a cinematic celebration, particularly by members of the Thai community. And don't be surprised if the film forces you to cry at a couple of points in the film, as it makes its emotional impact in subtle and realistic ways.
To be commended for their acting portrayals are the young boy and young girl leads, who play Jeab and Noi-Naa respectively, as well as the standout performance by the enterprising bully, who I believe was called Jack in the film. The rest of the cast also give quite credible performances of their characters. Overall grade: A-.
Did you know
- TriviaAll of the 6 directors made a "bargain" with the much revered spirit house at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok to run laps around the entire campus for each 1 million Baht the film would make at the box office . It went on to gross up to 100 million and the directors stayed true to their oaths. They ran the laps, a few at a time though, as the campus is over 100 acres.
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- $3,431,038
- Runtime
- 1h 50m(110 min)
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- 1.85 : 1
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