Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

2010•1h 54m•6.6/10

DramaFantasy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.6/10(416)

Suffering from acute kidney failure, Boonmee has chosen to spend his final days surrounded by his loved ones in the countryside. Surprisingly, the ghost of his deceased wife appears to care for him, and his long lost son returns home in a non-human form. Contemplating the reasons for his illness, Boonmee treks through the jungle with his family to a mysterious hilltop cave—the birthplace of his first life.

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Production

Illuminations Films, Anna Sanders Films, Kick the Machine, The Match Factory, Geißendörfer Film-und Fernsehproduktion, Eddie Saeta, ZDF/Arte, Louverture Films, Haus der Kunst, FACT, Animate Projects

Language

TH

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Thanapat Saisaymar

Thanapat Saisaymar

Boonmee

Jenjira Pongpas

Jenjira Pongpas

Jen

Sakda Kaewbuadee

Sakda Kaewbuadee

Tong

Natthakarn Aphaiwonk

Huay

Geerasak Kulhong

Boonsong

Wallapa Mongkolprasert

Princess

Kanokporn Tongaram

Roong

Samud Kugasang

Jaai

Sumit Suebsee

Soldier

Mathieu Ly

Farmer

Vien Pimdee

Farmer

Akachai Aodvieng

Prakasit Padsena

Nikom Kammach

Chophaka Chaiyuchit

Winai Ruenrerng

Kumgieng Jittamaat

Miti Jittamaat

Phetmongkol Chantawong

Nuttapon Kemthong

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