How to Win at Checkers (Every Time) (2015)
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- 1h 20min
- Drama
- Movie
On the eve of the draught lottery in Thailand, Oat remembers trying to convince his older brother to change his fate.
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Awards:
- 8 wins & 14 nominations.
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Cast
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Ingkarat Damrongsakkul | ... |
Oat
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| Toni Rakkaen | ... |
Adult Oat
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Thira Chutikul | ... |
Ek
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Arthur Navarat | ... |
Jai
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Natarat Lakha | ... |
Kitty
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Vatanya Thamdee | ... |
Auntie
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Anawat Patanawanichkul | ... |
Junior
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Warattha Kaew-on | ... |
Kwan
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Nuntita Khampiranon | ... |
Waitress / Singer
(as Nuntita Khamphiranon)
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Michael Shaowanasai | ... |
Customer
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Seksan Suttichan | ... |
Bar Boy
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Kowit Wattanakul | ... |
Sia (Junior's Dad)
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Wutsiri Tawaugesron | ... |
Oat's Dad
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Panachai Luveeraphan | ... |
Junior's Friend
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Akaragrit Karnjanadechsiri | ... |
Junior's Friend
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Tagoon Sankasunya | ... |
Jai's Dad
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Narunee Manichote | ... |
Jai's Mom
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Kanyapak Barlee | ... |
Big Burger Clerk
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Edward Gunawan | ... |
Moneyboy
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Phim Umari | ... |
Gunman
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Directed by
| Josh Kim | ||
Written by
| Josh Kim | ... | (screenplay) |
| Rattawut Lapcharoensap | ... | (short stories "Draft Day" and "At the Cafe Lovely") |
Produced by
| Athimes Arunroj-angkul | ... | co-producer (as Anthimes Arunroj-Angkul) |
| Maenum Chagasik | ... | co-producer |
| Mark Chen | ... | executive producer |
| Edward Gunawan | ... | producer |
| Chris Lee | ... | producer |
| Stea Lim | ... | executive producer |
| Kuo Loon Loh | ... | executive producer |
| Raymond Phathanavirangoon | ... | co-producer |
| Pornmanus Rattanavich | ... | co-producer |
| Michael Rogers | ... | executive producer |
| Anocha Suwichakornpong | ... | producer |
| Andrew Thomas Tiernan | ... | executive producer |
| Paul Wong | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Boovar Isbjornsson | ... | (as Bödvar Isbjörnsson) |
Cinematography by
| Nikorn Sripongwarakul | ||
Editing by
| Kamontorn Eakwattanakij | ... | (as Kamontorn Eakwatanakij) |
Editorial Department
| Chaitawat Thrisansri | ... | colorist |
Production Design by
| Rasiguet Sookkarn | ... | (as Rasiguet Sookarn) |
Art Direction by
| Manop Chaengsawang | ||
Set Decoration by
| Thanissorn Taopayung | ||
Costume Design by
| Rujirumpai Mongkol | ||
| Phim Umari | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Pom Bunsermvicha | ... | third assistant director |
| Tongpong Chantarangkul | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Monkum Khukhuntin | ... | art department coordinator |
Sound Department
| Supawit Bhovijitra | ... | foley artist |
| Sarawuth Panta | ... | production sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Morvarid Reyes Talebzadeh | ... | first assistant camera |
Location Management
| Nuttawat Attasawat | ... | assistant location manager |
| Surached Pakdeesan | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Chapelier Fou | ... | composer: additional music (as Louis Warynski) |
| Felipe Milano | ... | composer: additional music / music editor / music producer |
Additional Crew
| Hannah Kim | ... | korean subtitling |
Thanks
| Howard Casner | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Edition Salzgeber (2016) (Germany)
- Wolfe Releasing (2016) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- VS Service (camera equipment provided by)
- VS Service (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
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After the loss of both parents, 11 years old Oat faces an uncertain future when his older brother must submit to Thailand's annual military draft lottery. Unable to convince his brother to do whatever he can to change his fate, Oat takes matters into his own hands resulting in unexpected consequences. Based on the stories from the bestselling book Sightseeing by Rattawut Lapcharoensap, the film is set in the economic fringes of Bangkok and examines the joys and challenges of growing up in contemporary Thailand. HOW TO WIN AT CHECKERS (EVERY TIME) is director Josh Kim's debut feature film. Written by Official site |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Josh Kim (Korea-American) learned to read and write thai in preparation for the movie. See more » |
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