| Samui Song | |
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| Directed by | Pen-Ek Ratanaruang |
| Written by | Pen-Ek Ratanaruang |
| Based on | The story by Pen-Ek Ratanaruang & Raymond Phathanavirangoon |
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| Cinematography | Chankit Chamnivikaipong |
| Edited by | Patamanadda Yukol |
| Music by | Koichi Shimizu |
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| Distributed by | Urban Distribution International |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
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| Languages | Thai, English |
Samui Song (Thai: ไม่มีสมุยสำหรับเธอ) is 2017 Thai noir crime thriller drama film directed and written by Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, and starring Chermarn Boonyasak and David Asavanond. It is his ninth feature film and tenth overall. The film had its world premiere in the "Venice Days (Giornate degli Autori)" section at the 74th Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2017,[2][3] and had a limited release in Thailand on February 1, 2018.[4]
Plot
Viyada or Vi (Chermarn Boonyasak), a Thai soap opera actress finds herself under the pressure of her husband, Jerome (Stephane Sednaoui), the rich foreigner who believes in a charismatic cult leader. According to this uncomfortable relationship, it has led her to a plan to kill her husband by hiring Guy Spencer (David Asavanond), a gunman who has trouble earning money to take care of his elderly invalid mother. However, when the plan is unsuccessful chaos ensues for both Viyada and Guy Spencer.[5]
Cast
- Chermarn Boonyasak as Viyada (Vi)
- David Asavanond as Guy Spencer
- Karen Gemma Dodgson as Worshiper
- Vithaya Pansringarm
- Stephane Sednaoui as Jerome Beaufoy
- Palika Suwannarak
Production
Samui Song had been in the process of production since 2015 and took about 3 months on the production. However, because of the complicated plot and storylines, it took more than 1 year in the post-production. This film marks the reunion of Pen-Ek Ratanaruang and Chermarn Boonyasak, following their collaboration in the film Last Life in the Universe (2003).[6][7]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | The BK Film Awards 2018 | Best Comeback | Pen-Ek Ratanaruang | Won | [8] |
| Best Actress | Chermarn Boonyasak | Won | |||
| 2019 | 28th Suphannahong National Film Awards | Best Picture of the Year | Samui Song | Nominated | [9] |
| Best Screenplay of the Year | Pen-Ek Ratanaruang | Nominated | |||
| Best Leading Actress | Chermarn Boonyasak | Nominated | |||
| Best Leading Actor | David Asavanond | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Vithaya Pansringarm | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Palika Suwannarak | Nominated | |||
| Best Film Editing | Patamanadda Yukol | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Score | Koichi Shimizu | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Visakha Kongkha | Nominated | |||
| 9th Thai Film Director Awards | Best Leading Actress | Chermarn Boonyasak | Nominated | [10] | |
| Best Leading Actor | David Asavanond | Nominated | |||
| 27th Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Film | Samui Song | Nominated | [11] | |
| Best Director | Pen-Ek Ratanaruang | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, Raymond Phathanavirangoon | Nominated | |||
| Best Leading Actress | Chermarn Boonyasak | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Vithaya Pansringarm | Nominated | |||
| Best Film Editing | Patamanadda Yukol | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Pawat Sawatchaimeth, Witthaya Chaimongkol | Nominated | |||
| 15th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Best Film | Samui Song | Nominated | [12] | |
| Best Director - Film Category | Pen-Ek Ratanaruang | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay - Film Category | Nominated | ||||
| Best Leading Actress - Film Category | Chermarn Boonyasak | Nominated | |||
| Best Leading Actor - Film Category | David Asavanond | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress - Film Category | Palika Suwannarak | Nominated | |||
| 16th Starpics Thai Film Awards | Best Picture | Samui Song | Nominated | [13] | |
| Best Director | Pen-Ek Ratanaruang | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, Raymond Phathanavirangoon | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Chermarn Boonyasak | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | David Asavanond | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Palika Suwannarak | Nominated | |||
| Best Film Editing | Patamanadda Yukol | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Chankit Chamnivikaipong | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Pawat Sawatchaimeth, Witthaya Chaimongkol | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound & Music | Koichi Shimizu, Saowakhon Muangkruan | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Samui Song". Tenk.tv. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "'Samui Song': Venice Review". Screen Daily. 2 September 2017. Archived from the original on 26 March 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "'Samui Song: the official selected for the Venice Film Festival'". Voice TV. August 31, 2017. Archived from the original on 6 March 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ "ไม่มีสมุยสำหรับเธอ (Samui Song)" [There is no Samui for you (Samui Song)]. Sahamongkol Film (in Thai). Archived from the original on 6 March 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Lee, Maggie (2017-09-10). "Film Review: 'Samui Song'". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "The Good and downside of Samui song". Konmongnang. January 30, 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "คนมองหนัง : "ไม่มีสมุยสำหรับเธอ" หนังใหม่ของ "เป็นเอก" ในเทศกาลภาพยนตร์ "เวนิส"" [Movie-goers: "There's no Samui for you," Pen-Ek's new movie at the "Venice" Film Festival.]. Matichon Weekly (in Thai). Archived from the original on 6 March 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Boonyadhammakul, Neon (February 27, 2018). "The BK Film Awards 2018". bk.asia-city.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2024.
- ^ "ผลรางวัล "สุพรรณหงส์ ครั้งที่ 28" มะลิลา คว้า 7 สาขา, เวียร์-ญาญ่า ได้นักแสดงนำ" [Results of the "28th Suphannahong Awards": Malila wins 7 categories, Weir-Yaya get leading actress]. Sanook (in Thai). 2 March 2019. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "เปิดโผรางวัลสมาคมผู้กำกับฯ ดูรายชื่อผู้เข้ารอบสุดท้ายที่น่าลุ้นทุกราย" [Revealing the Directors Association Awards See a list of all the exciting finalists.]. Matichon (in Thai). March 23, 2019. Archived from the original on 24 March 2024.
- ^ "สรุปผลรางวัลภาพยนตร์ไทยยอดเยี่ยม ชมรมวิจารณ์บันเทิง ครั้งที่ 27 ประจำปี 2561" [Summary of the Best Thai Film Awards Entertainment Critic Club No. 27, year 2018]. Nangdee News (in Thai). 1 April 2019. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "เช็คลิสต์ผลรางวัล คมชัดลึกอวอร์ด ครั้งที่ 15 เวียร์ ศุกลวัฒน์ คว้านำชายยอดเยี่ยม สาขาภาพยนตร์" [Check the list of prizes 15th Komchadluek Awards: Weir Sukonwat wins Best Leading Actor in the Film category.]. Bugaboo.tv News (in Thai). 13 March 2019. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "ประกาศรายชื่อหนังไทยผู้เข้าชิงรางวัล Starpics Thai Film Awards ครั้งที่ 16" [Announcing the names of Thai films nominated for the 16th Starpics Thai Film Awards.]. Nangdee News (in Thai). 1 March 2019. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
External links
- Samui Song at IMDb
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