Jan Dara: The Finale (2013)

Set in the 1930s, the film tells the story of Jan Dara (Mario Maurer), a boy who grows up in a house lorded over by his sadistic and debauched stepfather, Luang Wisnan in Bangkok. The story... See full summary »

Director:

M.L. Pundhevanop Dhewakul

Writer:

M.L. Pundhevanop Dhewakul

Stars:

Mario Maurer, Chaiyapol Jullian Poupart, Sakrat Ruekthamrong

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mario Maurer	...	Jan Dara
Chaiyapol Jullian Poupart	...	Ken Krathingthong / Jan Dara's friend
Sakrat Ruekthamrong	...	Luang Vissanun-decha / Jan Dara's stepfather
Bongkoj Khongmalai	...	Miss Waad / Jan Dara's aunt / Luang's wife
Yayaying Rhatha Phongam	...	Mrs. Boonlueang / Luang's mistress
Shô Nishino	...	Miss Kaew / Jan Dara's wife / Luang's and Waad' daughter
Savika Chaiyadej	...	Dara & Hyacinth / Jan Dara's girlfriend
Nat Tephadsadin Na Ayutthaya	...	Mr. Khachon
Ratklao Amaradit	...	Tao Pijitruksa / Jan Dara's grandmother
Chudapha Chantakett	...	Poom
Chudapha Chantakett	...	Poom
Thaweesa Thana-nan	...	Chom / Jan Dara's real father
Ruangsak Loychusak	...	Capt. Rueangyot
Phongsiree Bunluewong	...	Capt. Danai
Wannarot Sonthichai	...	Malai / Ken's wife

Storyline

Set in the 1930s, the film tells the story of Jan Dara (Mario Maurer), a boy who grows up in a house lorded over by his sadistic and debauched stepfather, Luang Wisnan in Bangkok. The story recounts the growing pains of him, whose mother dies while giving birth to him and who intensely hated by his stepfather. When he goes to Phijit where his wealthy grandmother lives, he learns the truth behind his birth from an old police officer. Then he returns home, to Bangkok to take revenge against his stepfather. Driving him to ruin, he takes over the family, including his stepfather's mistress Boonleung (Rhatha Phongam). In his frightening quest for vengeance, however, he finds himself walking the same loathsome path as the man he hates.

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Plot Keywords:

1930s | erotic | softcore | flashback | brothel | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Thailand

Language:

Thai

Release Date:

7 February 2013 (Thailand)

Also Known As:

Jan Dara: Final

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sahamongkol Film International

Technical Specs

Runtime:

138 min 111 min (cut)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows Jan Dara: The Beginning (2012)

User Reviews

Bold and dramatic

Beauty is everywhere! The actors. The settings. The theme music. The story is telling how beauty can destroy us. Temptations were the devil. We forget our consciences. We feast what we need first. The reality comes later. And indeed, you will pay whatever the wrong doings you have done.

Nudity and sex actions were almost everywhere in the film but the timing is subtly right. It was a play alright but a serious one in the midst of a bold presentation.

The cast were strangely suited in its individual role. The smiles, the sadness and the hatreds were seen very genuine that it is surprisingly touches the heart. The music was hauntingly filling the air of a heavy drama.

See it with an open heart. But see the Jan Dara the BEGINNING first, and then, the sequel, Jan Dara The Finale.

I truly enjoy it and hats off to the people involve in the movie. Sad, it is not released in Europe or America. quite a masterpiece you know.