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Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

Loong Boonmee raleuk chat (2010)

Drama, Fantasy | Thailand, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands

Director: Apichatpong Weerasethakul

Film4 | Tuesday, 14 June 2016 | 01:35

Where to watch

Live TV

Tuesday, 14 June 2016 01:35

Streaming

Curzon Home Cinema

06/07/2021

30/09/2023

Rating: 6.7/10

User rating: 3.8/10
(5 votes)

SYNOPSIS

This is the wonderfully whimsical story of Uncle Boonmee as he recalls his past lives from his deathbed, surrounded by loved ones and the caring ghosts of his wife and son. A stunningly beautiful and often comedic meditation on life. Winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2010. Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul and stars Thanapat Saisaymar, Jenjira Pongpas and Sakda Kaewbuadee.

Actors

Voice: Namthip Meaungmaha, Nitipong Thinthupthai

Writer: Phra Sripariyattiweti, Apichatpong Weerasethakul

Producer: Joslyn Barnes, Charles de Meaux

RUNTIME: 114 min

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Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

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