THAILAND: Yam Yasothon (Hello Yasothon). 2005

Director: Mum Jokmok
Stars: Mum Jokmok, Yaowaluck Tumboon, Chaipat Ningong.
Release date: Thailand - 8 Sept 2005
Genre: Comedy
Length: ?

Yep, another Thai film, though this one looks pretty bent.
Thailand's famous tv comedian Mum Jokmok (Petchtai Wongkamlau) has been in Killer Tattoo, Ong Bak, The Bodyguard & Tom Yum Goong & now directs himself again in his 2nd feature. A deliriously technicolour extravaganza. Definitely reminds me of the saturated colours in the visually drunk look that Tears of a Black Tiger & Citizen Dog had a few years ago. Sure it looks as camp as a row of tents, but it's cartoon-like style might be what is compelling, though they do say it is an enjoyable romp despite the rough edges.

Synopsis
Rural love story in 1967! Yaem tries everyway to get away from Joei who is crushed on him as he thinks himself 'handsome'. Something happens in a night before Joei is sent by her parents to Bangkok. Yaem realizes his heart is changing.

• Website