Jan Dara (2001)

Jan Dara grows up in a house lacking in love but abundant in lust. He quickly picks up the sinful way of life of the man who married his mother after she became pregnant from being raped. ... See full summary »

Director:

Nonzee Nimibutr

Writers:

Nonzee Nimibutr (screenplay), Sirapak Paoboonkerd (screenplay),

Stars:

Suwinit Panjamawat, Santisuk Promsiri, Christy Chung

3 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Suwinit Panjamawat	...	Jan Dara - age 15
Santisuk Promsiri	...	Khun Luang
Christy Chung	...	Khun Boonlueang
Eakarat Sarsukh	...	Jan Dara - age 20
Wipawee Charoenpura	...	Aunt Waad
Patharawarin Timkul	...	Khun Kaew
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Nam-Nguen Boonnak	...	Mom Chom
Kamolchanok Buanamoom	...	Buapan - age 5
Surasak Buaploy	...	Head Of District
Chitlda Charoenlarp	...	Khun Kaew - age 12
Saroj Glinsaroj	...	Driver
Prasarn Intarit	...	Henchman 2
Jenjira Jansuda	...	Poom (as Jenjira Junsuda)
Thana Komentiti	...	Hyacinth's Father
Sukanya Kongkawong	...	Saisoi (as Sugunya Kongkawong)

Storyline

Jan Dara grows up in a house lacking in love but abundant in lust. He quickly picks up the sinful way of life of the man who married his mother after she became pregnant from being raped. His 'father's' mistress welcomes the young boy into her literal bosom. Wanting badly to know his real father, Jan leaves the house, only coming back after Khun Luang's daughter falls pregnant out of wedlock. Jan does a favor to his 'father' by marrying her, even though he is deeply in love with the mistress. The truth about his birth, as Jan will later learn, is as confusing and messed up as his present life and the lives of those around him.

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Plot Keywords:

extramarital affair | stepmother stepdaughter relationship | gang rape | erotica | first sexual experience | 

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Taglines:

A story of sex, guilt and retribution.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

AO

Details

Country:

Thailand

Language:

Thai

Release Date:

28 September 2001 (Thailand)

Also Known As:

Jan Dara: I apoplanisi

Company Credits

Production Co:

Applause Pictures, Cinemasia

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Aunt Waad is putting Jan to bed, the mike's shadow drifts over the pillow and sheets on the right side of the frame as the camera moves over the foot board.

User Reviews

Beautifully filmed, highly erotic drama.

"Jan Dara" is another beautifully shot picture from Thailand's Nonzee Nimibutr. I liked his 1999 film "Nang nak" but "Jan Dara" is definitely an improvement. The classically beautiful camera work mixed with highly erotic scenes remind one of Annaud's "L'amant" - but "Jan Dara" has a more nostalgic look with lots of sepia colors in it. What strikes me is that there's not a single (important) character in this movie that is ugly. This is a movie full of gorgeous people. In "Nang Nak", the main actor was amazingly well built but had rotten teeth - here, everyone seems to be a model. I found myself especially enchanted by the the one who plays 17-year old Jan. This beauty of the actors and actresses perfectly fits the slightly artificial mood of the movie.

I've talked about style. What about story? Well, that's not as rewarding. There are your typical family drama plots, the hate, the love - basically a soap opera. With lots of sex. Would I recommend it? Definitely, if you lov e lush settings and gorgeous people. I for one found myself having a nice time...

Rating: 6/10