New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Start It Up
Directed by Phakaphol Lertwajirapaiboon.
Who’s in it?
Nonkul Chanon Santinatornkul, Peter Sheng, Baitoei Zuvapit Traipornworakit and Joke Gornpop Janjaroen.
What’s it about?
The story of “Jia” and “Liang,” two best friends from two different worlds. After a life-changing accident, Jia, a carefree young man who has never worked a day in his life, must learn to run his parents’ restaurant. With the help of Liang, a Chinese exchange student who wants to prove to his family that he can take care of himself, he embarks on a journey of entrepreneurial proportions. Especially when the restaurant is unexpectedly taken over by a famous chef who is no stranger to Liang.
Why watch it?
The path to conquering the cooking competition is much more than an international race to create epic dishes.
Vermines (Infested)
Directed by Sébastien Vanicek.
Who’s in it?
Théo Christine, Sofia Lesaffre and Jérôme Niel.
What’s it about?
Residents of a rundown French apartment building battle against an army of deadly, rapidly reproducing spiders.
Why watch it?
The visually striking buildings where the action is set have not been created for the movie; these are the Picasso arenas in Noisy-le-Grand, near Paris, designed by architect Manuel Núñez Yanowsky in the 80s.
Premieres on Dec 14
Seventeen World Tour in Japan: Live Viewing
Who’s in it?
Members of Seventeen.
What’s it about?
A live broadcast of the “Seventeen [Right Here] World Tour In Japan”.
Why watch it?
A preview (perhaps) of the “Seventeen [Right Here] World Tour in Bangkok” on Feb 15.
