By Patrick Frater. Asia Bureau Chief. The film, which premieres this week in the Jiseok competition section of the Busan International Film Festival , is the story of three young men living on the margins of society in Thailand and their common quest for justice.
The characters are an illegal immigrant from Myanmar working, despite his own heterosexuality, as a gay prostitute in Chiang Main, a customer and an on-the-run political activist he is trying to help. Popular on Variety. It is not because they want this kind of work, but because they are undocumented and forced into low-paid jobs. In contrast when I saw this as a feature, I was excited again like a baby.
Everything was new again. I started with ethnic minorities and gender issues, but as the character moves to Thailand they have to give up their dream and face up to another set of social issues. A lot of the potential co-producers from Europe were interested but expected to see a portion of the budget come from Thailand. But, surprisingly, he found backing from new studio Neramitnung Film, which was interested in putting up the entire production budget.
That left the film as a Thai-Cambodian co-production. That was enough for 20 days of shooting and provided limited room for improvization. Home Film Asia. Oct 8, pm PT. By Patrick Frater Plus Icon. Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief noblebrother See All. Related Stories. Jump to Comments. More From Our Brands. Rolling Stone Watch Fontaines D. Search for:. Film Expand the sub menu. TV Expand the sub menu.
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