A downtrodden architect and his long-lost elephant take a road trip across Thailand in this Sundance screenwriting award-winner.
"Once a cutting...
A downtrodden architect and his long-lost elephant take a road trip across Thailand in this Sundance screenwriting award-winner.
"Once a cutting edge architect renowned for his progressive buildings, Thana (Thaneth Warakulnukroh) is having a hard time at work and with his wife. Wandering the streets of Bangkok he comes across Pop Aye (Bong the Elephant), the elephant he grew up with in rural Thailand. Thana promptly buys the elephant and the unusual pair set off on a road trip back towards the idyll of their home village. Along the way they meet fascinating characters, from a wild-haired man who seems to foretell the future to a transgender roadside bar singer." (Sydney Film Festival)
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64 %164 reviewsAudience score rating
"This bucolic escape from big-city life is anchored by a solid script filled with characters who, despite reaching the end of the road, find ways to make peace with the world."
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Variety
Variety"It is the storytelling that makes this work stand apart."
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The Straits Times
The Straits Times"Soft and sweet, Kirsten Tan's bright and airy debut is also quietly eloquent, speaking of a loss and regret which is by nature very specifically Thai but should find wider play."
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Screen Daily
Screen Daily"An assured and noteworthy feature debut."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterPop Aye | Details
Award winner- Winner of the Screenwriting Award (World Cinema - Dramatic), 2017 Sundance Film Festival
- Runtime
- 104
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- Thailand, Sinapore
