7 new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Mieruko Chan
Directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura.
Who’s in it?
Nanoka Hara, Rinka Kumada and Naenano.
What’s it about?
A young girl can see dead people, but tries to ignore them and live a regular life.
Why watch it?
Remake of Mieruko-chan (2021).
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Directed by Sam Raimi.
Who’s in it?
Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien and Xavier Samuel.
What’s it about?
Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it's a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive.
Why watch it?
The project has been described as being a blend of Misery (1990) and Cast Away (2000).
Khing Keaw
Directed by Ekachai Srivichai.
Who’s in it?
Intira Jaroenpura, Apinya Sakuljaroensuk, Napat Injaieua, Pympan Chalayanacupt, Jackrin Kungwankiatichai, Kapon Thongphlap and Sonthaya Chitmanee.
Why watch it?
Inspired by Kingkaew Lorsoungnern, the second female death row inmate in Thailand to be executed by firing squad.
Worldbreaker
Directed by Brad Anderson.
Who’s in it?
Milla Jovovich, Luke Evans and Meadow Williams.
What’s it about?
A father hides his daughter on an island to keep her safe while he equips her for survival and the battles ahead.
Why watch it?
Milla Jovovich and Luke Evans both starred in The Three Musketeers (2011).
Human Resource
Directed by Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit.
Who’s in it?
Prapamonton Eiamchan, Paopetch Charoensook and Pimmada Chaisakaoen.
What’s it about?
Working in HR at a challenging company, Fren interviews young new hires and is secretly one month pregnant, grappling with the decision to have a child in difficult circumstances.
Why watch it?
In a society where human value is steadily diminishing, to carry new life and to dream of the future may be, in itself, a contradictory wish.
Premieres on Jan 30
Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir
Directed by JJ Duncan and Bruce Robertson.
Who’s in it?
Paris Hilton, Rina Sawayama and Sia.
What’s it about?
Paris Hilton's musical journey unfolds through rare footage and intimate moments, from her debut album to her latest work. A raw look at her evolution as an artist and icon, blending performances with personal revelations.
Why watch it?
Because "That's hot".
Premieres on Jan 31
28 Days And 28 Years Later
Directed by Danny Boyle.
Who’s in it?
Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes.
What’s it about?
It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors, as well.
Why watch it?
The trailer and film feature a distinctive recording of the poem "Boots" by Rudyard Kipling, read by the actor Taylor Holmes in 1915. The poem's repetitive rhythm imagines the march of British soldiers during the Boer War, and this recording of the poem is used by the US military to simulate the psychological distress of being held captive.
