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The Paradise of Thorns

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The Paradise of Thorns
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNaruebet Kuno
Screenplay byNaruebet Kuno
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyTawanwad Wanavit
Edited by
  • Piriyakorn Cotchadorn
  • Rungrot Ounwong
Production
companies
Release dates
  • 22 August 2024 (2024-08-22) (Thailand)
  • 6 September 2024 (2024-09-06) (Toronto)
Running time
131 minutes
CountryThailand
LanguageThai

The Paradise of Thorns (Thai: วิมานหนาม) is a 2024 Thai romantic drama film directed and written by Naruebet Kuno in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Jeff Satur and Engfa Waraha. The film was released theatrically in Thailand on 22 August 2024 and had its international premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2024.

Premise

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An unmarried gay couple starts a durian farm together. When one of them dies, the surviving partner fights to regain their shared property, which is seized by his family.[1]

Cast

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  • Jeff Satur as Thongkham Kronlongsuk
  • Engfa Waraha as Hom Jongyoi
  • Seeda Puapimon as Nang Saeng Boonkamlue, Sek's mother
  • Harit Buayoi as Jingna Jongyoi, Hom's younger brother
  • Pongsakorn Mettarikanon as Seksan Boonkamlue

Production

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In March 2023, the project was first announced by GDH 559 at its 2023 press conference under the title The Project D and was scheduled to be released at the end of the year.[2] GDH originally cast Krit Amnuaydechkorn in the role of Thongkham but he withdrew due to scheduling conflict and was eventually replaced by Jeff Satur.[3][4]

The project had been showcased by GDH 559 at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.[5]

Release

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The Paradise of Thorns was released in Thai theatres on 22 August 2024.[6] The film became the third highest-grossing Thai film of 2024 after grossing more than ฿100 million ($2.9 million).[7] It had its international premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2024 during its Discovery program.[8]

The film began screening on 19 September in Australia and New Zealand; 25 September in the Philippines, 27 September in Cambodia, 3 October in Laos, 10 October in Singapore, 1 November in Vietnam, 6 November in Indonesia, and 8 November in Taiwan.[9]

It will be released on Netflix on 9 January 2025.[10]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award Year Category Nominee/work Result Ref.
Feed Y Capital Awards 2024 Film of the Year Award The Paradise of Thorns Won [11]
GQ Thailand Men of the Year 2024 Actor of the Year Jeff Satur Won [12]
Howe Awards 2024 Hottest Actress Award Engfa Waraha Won [13]
Jakarta Film Week 2024 Global Feature Award The Paradise of Thorns Nominated [14]

References

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  1. ^ Chantan, Vichayuth (4 September 2024). "All your questions about Thai film 'The Paradise of Thorns' answered". Lifestyle Asia. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  2. ^ Sivapornphan, Supat (23 March 2023). "ครบรอบ 20 ปี แฟนฉัน, พีพี-อิงฟ้า รับบทนำใน The Project D ฯลฯ สรุปโปรเจกต์น่าสนใจจากงาน GDH Line Up 2023". The Standard.
  3. ^ "พีพี เผยสาเหตุที่ไปต่อไม่ไหวใน โปรเจกต์ D ขอโทษทำแฟนคลับผิดหวัง". Thairath. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  4. ^ "เจฟ ซาเตอร์ จะมารับบทนำใน Project D ของ GDH ร่วมกับ อิงฟ้า วราหะ ซึ่งมีกำหนดเปิดกล้องปลายปีนี้". ATIME. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  5. ^ Wong, Silvia (16 May 2024). "Thailand's GDH 559 to follow box office hit 'Grandma' with trio of first-time features (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  6. ^ "กระแสแรงตั้งแต่ยังไม่ฉาย พรีวิว 'วิมานหนาม' ก่อนดูจริง 22 สิงหาคมนี้". TNN. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  7. ^ Chutiangkun, Yairak (4 September 2024). "วิมานหนาม ขึ้นแท่นหนังไทยทำรายได้ทั่วประเทศ 100 ล้านบาท". The Standard. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  8. ^ Ntim, Zac (24 July 2024). "TIFF 2024: Laura Carreira's 'On Falling' & 'Bonjour Tristesse' Starring Chloë Sevigny Among Titles Set For Discovery Sidebar". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Jeff Satur's 'The Paradise of Thorns' heads to international big screens". Chapop. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  10. ^ ""วิมานหนาม" สตรีมพร้อมกัน 9 มกราคม ที่ Netflix เท่านั้น" (in Thai). 11 December 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  11. ^ Aphiwat (22 September 2024). "FEED Y AWARDS 2024 ซอฟต์พาวเวอร์ทรงพลัง ยกระดับอุตสาหกรรมบันเทิงไทย" (in Thai). Archived from the original on 23 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  12. ^ "'GQ MEN OF THE YEAR 2024' งานประกาศรางวัลแห่งปี ที่มอบให้บุคคลผู้มีชื่อเสียงและสร้างการเปลี่ยนแปลงให้" (in Thai). 29 November 2024. Archived from the original on 29 November 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  13. ^ Bamrungsak, Khanistha (9 October 2024). "ฉลองครบรอบปีที่ 12 HOWE MAGAZINE อย่างอลังการ พร้อมมอบรางวัล HOWE AWARDS 2024 12th Anniversary แก่ผู้ประสบความสำเร็จทั้งแวดวงสังคม ธุรกิจ และบันเทิง" (in Thai). Archived from the original on 9 October 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  14. ^ Wijaya, Andesta Herli (28 October 2024). "Film-film Pemenang Penghargaan Jakarta Film Week 2024" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 29 November 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
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