POP AYE
Year: 2017
Country:
SINGAPORE, THAILAND
Language:
Thai
Run Time:
102 minutes
Thana was once an acclaimed architect, known for his work on a popular high-rise in Bangkok. But that was decades ago. These days he’s considered old and washed-up by his company’s new boss. At home things aren’t much different. His wife is unfulfilled in bed, and “loving” is not a word you would use to describe their present relationship. One day while aimlessly strolling through the city, Thana sees a street hustler with an elephant. He recognizes the animal as his childhood pet Popeye. Amazed by their unexpected reunion, Thana pledges to return the elephant to his old family farm, where his uncle can care for him. Their road trip from the city to rural Thailand is an incredible journey. Along the way they meet a cast of zany drifters, each providing Thana with some much-needed laughs and companionship. His incredible bond with the magnificent Popeye also grows as the adventure continues. Just when he thought his boring life was all he had to look forward to, Thana’s wild ride in POP AYE is the lightning rod he desperately needs. (In Thai with subtitles) —E.F.
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Recommended for High School Students +
Competition
Reel Women Direct Award for Excellence in Directing by a Woman
Director
Kirsten Tan
Kirsten Tan is a Brooklyn-based director and cinematographer, originally from Singapore. She holds an M.F.A. in Film Production from NYU.
Filmography
POP AYE (2017)
Producer
Lai Weijie
Screenwriting
Kirsten Tan
Cinematography
Chananun Chotrungroj
Editing
Lee Chatametikool
Principal Cast
Bong, Thaneth Warakulnukroh, Penpak Sirikul, Chaiwat Khumdee, Yukontorn Sukkijja, Narong Pongpab
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