Bangkok Love Story (2007) directed by Poj Arnon

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Director: Poj Arnon

Writer: Poj Arnon (writer)

Release Date: 15 September 2007 (Thailand)
6 April 2008 (London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival) (UK)

Genre: Drama, Romance

Tagline: Love is Dangerous

Plot: Steamy Thai nights provide the backdrop for unbridled romance, crime and action as two men unexpectedly brave forbidden love. Maek, a cold assassin-for-hire, is sent to knock off Iht, a police informant, when in a twist of fate the killer is shot for refusing to pull the trigger. After making their escape, an indelible bond is forged when the vulnerable assassin is nursed back to health by handsome, married Iht. But as taboo feelings of desire swell between the swarthy new lovers, their relationship is discovered. Now there s no turning back as enemies, friends and lovers are pitted against each other.

Real warmth and sensitivity --Variety

A riveting love story --AsianGayFilms.com

Awards: Grand Prize in International Competition (Brussels International Independent Film Festival).
National Film Association Award for Best Cinematography (Tiwa Moeithaisong), Best Screenplay (Poj Arnon) & Best Sound (Thailand National Film Association Awards); nominations for Best Actor (Rattanaballang Tohssawat), Best Art Direction, Best Score (Giant Wave), Best Supporting Actor (Chaiwat Thongsaeng), Best Supporting Actress (Uthumporn Silaphan).

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Cast (in credits order)
Rattanaballang Tohssawat ... Mehk - Cloud
Chaiwat Thongsaeng ... Itt
Wiradit Srimalai ... Mawk - Fog
Chutcha Rujinanon ... Saai - Sand
Suchao Pongwilai
Chonprakhan Janthareuang
Uthumporn Silaphan
Rachanu Boonchuduang

 

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

Being Thai, I am quite surprised to see a Thai gay film pop up in this website.

I highly recommend another Thai film (that one of the previous comments have already mentioned) 'The Love of Siam', it is the first Thai film to ever deal with the issue of teenager's sexuality as well as homosexuality with a fair and realistic viewpoint. At first I thought it to be another teenage cheesy love story, and I was totally shocked (in a goood way) to find out that it is actually a very good film about two curious teenage boys. However, the main focus is more about love in general. It is a very beautiful film by any mean.

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I will look at that movie.

Why you are surprise to see a Thai movie on my website? I'm Italian, but I have a lot of friends in USA, Europe and Asia, so it's not so strange for me to be a melting pot.

Elisa

[(Anonymous)]

Not exactly surprise because I see that you review films from various countries, but it is the kind of surprise like reading an article about your favorite writer to find out that he/she likes the same local restaurant just like you. It is still quite hard to explain why I feel surprise thought. But it is still a pleasant kind of surprise since I like visiting your blog a lot.

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

So it's a good surprise. And thank you to read my posts, it's always a pleasure to know that someone like them. I checked the movie you say, as soon as I have the chance to see it, probably I will post about it. Elisa