OK Baytong
OK Baytong | |
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Pen-Ek Ratanaruang | |
Distributed by | Sahamongkol Film International |
Release date | December 26, 2003 |
Country | Thailand |
Language | Thai |
OK Baytong (
Plot
Tum is a young man who has been a
In looking to put his sister's affairs in order, Tum finds himself conflicted. Should he take over his sister's business? His sister has a daughter, by a
But first, Tum must figure out how to zip up his trousers without hurting himself. It's only one of the many new things to the young man, who has worn a Buddhist monk's robes for most of his life. He also encounters romantic and sexual feelings when he develops a relationship with a neighbor lady, who was a friend of his sister.
And, Tum must reconcile the feelings of hate and rage that sometimes come into his head when he thinks about Muslim people and the insurgents who were responsible for his sister's death.
Cast
- Phoovarit Phumpuang as Tum
- Jeeranan Manojam as Lynn
- Saranya Kruengsai
Film festivals
OK Baytong was shown at many film festivals worldwide in 2004, including:
- Bangkok International Film Festival
- Berlin Film Festival
- Hawaii International Film Festival
- Hong Kong International Film Festival
- New York Asian Film Festival
- Pusan International Film Festival
- Seattle International Film Festival
- Vancouver International Film Festival
External links
- Official page at Cinemasia
- OK Baytong at IMDb