Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
2010
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Thanapat Saisaymar, Jenjira Pongpas, Sakda Kaewbuadee, Natthakarn Aphaiwonk, Geerasak Kulhong, Wallapa Mongkolprasert, Kanokporn Tongaram, Samud Kugasang
Original language
French
First release
June 25, 2010 (Thailand)
Awards
Palme d'Or
Setting
Thailand
Crew
Screenplay
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Producer
Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Hans W. Geißendörfer, Keith Griffiths, Luis Miñarro, Michael Weber, Simon Field, Tiana Mille
Cinematography
Sayombhu Mukdeeprom
Editing
Lee Chatametikool
Special makeup effects
Navy Chumthachot
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Independent Spirit Awards 2011 generic
- Village Voice Film Poll 2011 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2010 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2010 generic
Titles
| Alternate title | Oncle Boonmee (qui se souvient de ses vies antérieures) | |
| Alternate title | Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives | |
| Alternate title | Loong Boonmee raleuk chat |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Thailand | June 25, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Germany | July 9, 2010 |
| Theatrical | France | September 1, 2010 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | September 16, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Italy | October 15, 2010 |
| Streaming | Ireland | November 19, 2010 |
| Streaming | Japan | November 20, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Greece | February 4, 2011 |
| Theatrical | United States | March 2, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Japan | March 5, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | March 17, 2011 |
| Classification | Germany | 0 |
Versions & editions
| Original version (Thai) | ||
| Home video | Australia | January 14, 2011 |
Full credits
| Director | Apichatpong Weerasethakul |
| Cast | Thanapat Saisaymar (Boonmee), Jenjira Pongpas (Jen), 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, Atapon Wernziw, Tongsit Rachasin, Thanabodee Laohawanich, Namthip Meaungmaha ((voice)), Nitipong Thinthupthai ((voice)) |
| Screenplay | Apichatpong Weerasethakul |
| Producer | Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Hans W. Geißendörfer, Keith Griffiths, Luis Miñarro, Michael Weber, Simon Field, Tiana Mille |
| Cinematography | Sayombhu Mukdeeprom |
| Editing | Lee Chatametikool |
| Production design | Akekarat Homlaor |
| Special makeup effects | Navy Chumthachot |
| Sound | Akritchalerm Kalayanamitr, Koichi Shimizu |
| Costumes | Buangoen Ngamcharoenputtasri, Chatchai Chaiyon |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
