New titles that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
The Marsh King's Daughter
Directed by Neil Burger.
Who’s in it?
Daisy Ridley, Ben Mendelsohn and Brooklynn Prince.
What’s it about?
A woman seeks revenge against the man who kidnapped her mother.
Why watch it?
Morten Tyldum was attached to helm this project, along with Alicia Vikander to star, but the project never progressed.
Kuolleet lehdet (Fallen Leaves)
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who’s in it?
Martti Suosalo, Alma Pöysti and Jussi Vatanen.
What’s it about?
In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a karaoke bar. However, their path to happiness is beset by obstacles — from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism and a charming stray dog.
Why watch it?
The fourth instalment of Aki Kaurismäki's Proletariat Trilogy, following “Shadows In Paradise” (1986), “Ariel” (1988) and "The Match Factory Girl” (1990).
4 Kings 2
Directed by Puttipong Nakthong.
Who’s in it?
D Gerrard, Somphol Rungphanit, Sutthirak Subvijitra and Patara Eksangkul.
What’s it about?
Following the success of 4 Kings in 2021, this movie tells the story of Yard, the young drug trafficker whose family was the victim of the war between two rival gangs who wants to take revenge for his family by enhancing the conflict between the gangs that leads to catastrophe.
Why watch it?
The first movie was inspired by the real story of the conflict between the student from four different technician colleges in the 90s, where violence can be used to build friendships and enemies at the same time.
Dec 5
Trolls Band Together
Directed by Walt Dohrn and Tim Heitz.
Who’s in it?
The voices of Anna Kendrick, Zooey Deschanel and Justin Timberlake.
What’s it about?
Poppy discovers that Branch was once part of the boy band “BroZone” with his brothers, Floyd, John Dory, Spruce and Clay. When Floyd is kidnapped, Branch and Poppy embark on a journey to reunite his two other brothers and rescue Floyd.
Why watch it?
Features multiple references to different hairstyles sported by Justin Timberlake in his earlier boyband career, including references to his perm, his braid and his frosted tips.
Slyth: The Hunt Saga
Directed by Panchapong “ Peed” Kongkanoi.
Who’s in it?
Ishikawa “Luke” Plowden and Mookda “Mook” Narinrak .
What’s it about?
An action sci-fi fantasy film.
Why watch it?
The latest attempt to create a Thai movie monster.
Thanksgiving
Directed by Eli Roth.
Who’s in it?
Patrick Dempsey, Rick Hoffman and Gina Gershon.
What’s it about?
After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorises Plymouth, Massachusetts — the birthplace of the infamous holiday.
Why watch it?
Based on the mock-trailer from Grindhouse (2007).
NCT Nation: To The World In Cinemas
Directed by Oh Yoon-Dong.
Who’s in it?
NCT Nation.
What’s it about?
NCT's first-ever offline concert as a full group, "NCT Nation: To The World", which was held in Incheon, South Korea on Aug 26.
Why watch it?
In addition to capturing the excitement of NCT's live performances, the film will also include behind-the-scenes footage from the concert.
