The Judgement Movie Review 2004

Slow-moving, Thai Buddhist story from first-time director Thongsang is likely to appeal to cinephiles only. Novice monk Fak (Yaowananon) returns to his isolated village to care for his ailing father, whom he discovers has married young and beautiful Somson (Kongmalai). The villagers all think she's crazy and Somson doesn't help matters by promptly flirting with Fak, whose vows include chastity. Far from being the comedy it first seems, the flick turns down a dark road after dad dies and the self-righteous villagers get increasingly suspicious over the relationship between the two in-laws. Thai with subtitles.

Distribution

Not Yet Released

Running time 110 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Buddhism, Mental Retardation

Screenplay

Somkiat Withuranich

Cinematography

Wisan Jiraaungkoonsakun

Director

Pantham Thongsang

Music

Hualampong Riddim

Other

Peter Sullivan, Hugh Graham, Phan Busabun, Pannapan Songkum, Wisut Khamachiva

Producer

Pantham Thongsang, Au Kao Au Nam Film