Tropical Malady
สัตว์ประหลาด
“Love is a malady without a cure...”
Synopsis
A romance between a soldier and country boy is ruptured by the boy’s sudden disappearance. Their story turns into a mythical venture based on Thai folklore.
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Tropical Malady
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
June 29, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul
- Screenplay & Story
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul
- Original Title
- สัตว์ประหลาด
- Country of Origin
- Thailand, France, Italy, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Thai
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Kick the Machine, Anna Sanders Films, TIFA, Downtown Pictures, Thoke Moebius Film Company, RAI Cinema, Fabrica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Vichit Tanapanitch, Jarin Pengpanitch, Jean-Louis Vialard
Lee Chatametikool, Jacopo Quadri
Charles de Meaux, Olivier Aknin
Department Leadership Roster
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Screenplay
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Director
Charles de Meaux
Producer
Lee Chatametikool
Editor
Akekarat Homlaor
Production Design
Jacopo Quadri
Editor
Markus Degen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Vichit Tanapanitch
Director of Photography
Jarin Pengpanitch
Director of Photography
Jean-Louis Vialard
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tropical Malady
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tropical Malady about?
A romance between a soldier and country boy is ruptured by the boy’s sudden disappearance. Their story turns into a mythical venture based on Thai folklore.
Who directed Tropical Malady?
Tropical Malady was directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul.
Who stars in Tropical Malady?
The principal cast of Tropical Malady includes Banlop Lomnoi, Sakda Kaewbuadee, Siriwej Jareornchon, Udom Promma, Huey Deesom.
When was Tropical Malady released and how long is it?
Tropical Malady was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tropical Malady?
Tropical Malady holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).