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27 November 2002 (France) morePlot:
Phaen is a suburban young man with a great love for music. He never misses a chance to show off his voice at temple fairs in his village... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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7 wins & 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
You have to see it to get in love with it more (12 total)Cast
(Credited cast) | Supakorn Kitsuwon | ... | Phaen (Pan) |
| Siriyakorn Pukkavesh | ... | Sadaw (Sadao) |
| Black Phomtong | ... | Yhord (Yot) |
| Somlek Sakdikul | ... | Suwat |
| Porntip Papanai | ... | Dao |
| Ampon Rattanawong | ... | Siew |
| Prasit Wongrakthai | ... | Sadaw's Father |
| Chartchai Hamnuansak | ... | The Old Prison Guard |
| Ackarat Nitipol | ... | Kiattisak |
| Sawang Rodnuch | ... | Yen |
| Chanikan Pocharat | ... | Oi |
| Baworanrit Chantasakda | ... | Sia Noum |
| Jakra Rujiwanich | ... | Sia Noi |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Ornnapa Krissadee | ... | Charity ball announcer |
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Mon Rak Transistor (Thailand: Thai title) (alternative spelling)Transistor Love Story (International: English title)
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90 min | Canada:115 min (Toronto International Film Festival) | France:116 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreFun Stuff
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The title of the movie may be misleading for a person who is about to see the movie, but once the movie is seen, the sentimental value of the small radio player becomes much clearer. The movie has been described as kitschy, musical, Thai soap opera, etc. It may be all that, but it is never just that. The very first opening shot of the movie will convince you that the image is the work of the true artist.
As the movie progresses, the "art" slowly transforms into "life, and nothing but". The pace, images, story line - all reflect the slow disappearance of the "movie storytelling" and ever growing realism. True, it is more convenient to see poverty through the wide lens with lush soundtrack, but this script superbly mastered the art of walking on the edges of all the genres without falling into any one of them. It is a "must see" to appreciate superb acting, beautiful cinematography, very ironic, but never sarcastic, look at life of two young Thai lovers and the convoluted ordeals through which life (or was it the script author? :) ) led them.