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Told in fragments, this debut is an examination of decisions, transience and the effects of time. Maem is the daughter of a watch-maker and amateur philosopher in Thailand in the 1960s. The country is divided by the conflict between military junta and Communist rebels, whilst the young woman is torn between a shy Rickshaw driver and a heartless army officer. 50 years later, the officer is dying. At his deathbed, Maem reflects on the events of her life and the paths she took. A mosaic of memories of joy and pain, tenderness and violence, which also reflect the eventful history of her country.
Director
JAKRAWAL NILTHAMRONG (*1977) has an MFA in Art and Technology Studies. His debut feature Vanishing Point won the Tiger Award at the Rotterdam Film Festival in 2015.Trailer
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Wela
Fiction Feature
Thai
Asiascope | FF2021
Thailand, France, Netherlands, Singapore
2021
118 min
OV with English subtitles
Jakrawal Nilthamrong
Jakrawal Nilthamrong
Thaveeratana Leelanuja, Prapamonton Eiamchan, Sorabodee Changsiri, Wanlop Rungkumjad
Mai Meksawan, Chatchai Chaiyon, Yohann Cornu, Anouk Sluizer, Panuksmi Hardjowirogo
Phuttiphong Aroonpheng
Ting Li Lim, Chalermrat Kaweewattana
Lee Chatametikool, Katharina Wartena
Pakorn Musikaboonlert, Pachara Chirathivat
Sarawut Karwnamyen
Lupt Utama, Sirinat Limpakarnpha, Jenjira Kanawiwat
Chatchai Phutsorn
Diversion
Diversion / Mit Out Sound Films
Damned Films; Sluizer Film Productions; M'GO Films
World Cinema Fund
Mai Meksawan, Diversion: films@diversion-th.com
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