Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
ลุงบุญมีระลึกชาติ
Synopsis
Suffering from a kidney disease and sure of his death, Uncle Boonmee assembles his relatives in the countryside. He reminisces about his past lives and plans to visit a place before dying.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-22
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 2, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 14, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul
- Screenplay & Story
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Phra Sripariyattiweti
- Original Title
- ลุงบุญมีระลึกชาติ
- Country of Origin
- Thailand, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, Lao, Thai
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Illuminations Films, Anna Sanders Films, Kick the Machine, The Match Factory, Geißendörfer Film-und Fernsehproduktion, Eddie Saeta, ZDF/Arte, Louverture Films, Haus der Kunst, Animate Projects, Hubert Bals Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Phra Sripariyattiweti
Sayombhu Mukdeeprom, Yukontorn Mingmongkon, Jarin Pengpanitch
Lee Chatametikool
Tiana Mille, Keith Griffiths, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Hans W. Geißendörfer, Luis Miñarro
Department Leadership Roster
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Director
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Writer
Sayombhu Mukdeeprom
Director of Photography
Chatchai Chaiyon
Costume Design
Buangoen Ngamcharoenputtasri
Costume Design
Lee Chatametikool
Editor
Tiana Mille
Producer
Keith Griffiths
Producer
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Producer
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Producer
Luis Miñarro
Producer
Akekarat Homlaor
Production Design
Michael Weber
Producer
Simon Field
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
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What is Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives about?
Suffering from a kidney disease and sure of his death, Uncle Boonmee assembles his relatives in the countryside. He reminisces about his past lives and plans to visit a place before dying.
Who directed Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives?
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives was directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul.
Who stars in Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives?
The principal cast of Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives includes Thanapat Saisaymar, Jenjira Pongpas, Sakda Kaewbuadee, Natthakarn Aphaiwonk, Geerasak Kulhong.
When was Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives released and how long is it?
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Is Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives based on a book or true story?
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Phra Sripariyattiweti".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives?
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).