The Paradise of Thorns (Thai: วิมานหนาม) is a 2024 Thai romantic drama film directed and written by Naruebet Kuno in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Jeff Satur and Engfa Waraha. The film was released theatrically in Thailand on 22 August 2024 and had its international premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2024.
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| Directed by | Naruebet Kuno |
| Screenplay by | Naruebet Kuno |
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| Cinematography | Tawanwad Wanavit |
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Running time | 131 minutes |
| Country | Thailand |
| Language | Thai |
Premise
editAn unmarried gay couple starts a durian farm together. When one of them dies, the surviving partner fights to regain their shared property, which is seized by his family.[1]
Cast
edit- Jeff Satur as Thongkham Kronlongsuk
- Engfa Waraha as Hom Jongyoi
- Seeda Puapimon as Nang Saeng Boonkamlue, Sek's mother
- Harit Buayoi as Jingna Jongyoi, Hom's younger brother
- Pongsakorn Mettarikanon as Seksan Boonkamlue
Production
editIn March 2023, the project was first announced by GDH 559 at its 2023 press conference under the title The Project D and was scheduled to be released at the end of the year.[2] GDH originally cast Krit Amnuaydechkorn in the role of Thongkham but he withdrew due to scheduling conflict and was eventually replaced by Jeff Satur.[3][4]
The project had been showcased by GDH 559 at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.[5]
Release
editThe Paradise of Thorns was released in Thai theatres on 22 August 2024.[6] The film became the third highest-grossing Thai film of 2024 after grossing more than ฿100 million ($2.9 million).[7] It had its international premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2024 during its Discovery program.[8]
The film began screening on 19 September in Australia and New Zealand; 25 September in the Philippines, 27 September in Cambodia, 3 October in Laos, 10 October in Singapore, 1 November in Vietnam, 6 November in Indonesia, and 8 November in Taiwan.[9]
References
edit- ^ Chantan, Vichayuth (4 September 2024). "All your questions about Thai film 'The Paradise of Thorns' answered". Lifestyle Asia. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Sivapornphan, Supat (23 March 2023). "ครบรอบ 20 ปี แฟนฉัน, พีพี-อิงฟ้า รับบทนำใน The Project D ฯลฯ สรุปโปรเจกต์น่าสนใจจากงาน GDH Line Up 2023". The Standard.
- ^ "พีพี เผยสาเหตุที่ไปต่อไม่ไหวใน โปรเจกต์ D ขอโทษทำแฟนคลับผิดหวัง". Thairath. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "เจฟ ซาเตอร์ จะมารับบทนำใน Project D ของ GDH ร่วมกับ อิงฟ้า วราหะ ซึ่งมีกำหนดเปิดกล้องปลายปีนี้". ATIME. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Wong, Silvia (16 May 2024). "Thailand's GDH 559 to follow box office hit 'Grandma' with trio of first-time features (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "กระแสแรงตั้งแต่ยังไม่ฉาย พรีวิว 'วิมานหนาม' ก่อนดูจริง 22 สิงหาคมนี้". TNN. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Chutiangkun, Yairak (4 September 2024). "วิมานหนาม ขึ้นแท่นหนังไทยทำรายได้ทั่วประเทศ 100 ล้านบาท". The Standard. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (24 July 2024). "TIFF 2024: Laura Carreira's 'On Falling' & 'Bonjour Tristesse' Starring Chloë Sevigny Among Titles Set For Discovery Sidebar". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Jeff Satur's 'The Paradise of Thorns' heads to international big screens". Chapop. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
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