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FUN BAR KARAOKE

Thailand   

Fun Bar KaraokeA portrait of Bangkok of today. A modern city, westernized but where the residents continue true to ancient beliefs such as attentively listening to what futurologists have to say about the paths their lives might take. Such is Pu, a young girl who works in a publicity agency.

She has been dreaming that her mother, who had died some time befors, is building a house. Impressed, she goes in search of a fortune teller who advises her that, should she continue to have this dream, her father will die when the house is ready. The girl's father is of the playboy type and is a regular customer at a karaokę. He eventually becomes involved with a woman who has connections with the Chinese Mafia.

Another important character in Pu's path is Noi, son of an American soldier who dreams of saving money, learning English and leaving for America. He is in love with Pu, but too shy to reveal his love for her.

     Director

DIRECTOR: Penek Ratanaruang
SCREENPLAY: Penek Ratanaruang
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Chankit Chamnivikaipong
EDITION: Patamanadda Yukol, Adrian Brady
MUSIC: Amornpong Methakunnavut e Bakery Music
CAST: Ray Macdonald, Paibuljkiat Kheokao, Fay Assawase
PRODUCER: Dhiranan Sukvibul
FESTIVALS: Berlim
PRODUCTION: THE FILM FACTORY LTD.
95 Sukumvit 99 Bangjark Phrakanong Bangcoc 10250
Tel: 00 66 2 311-2646
Fax: 00 66 2 332-2817
WORLD SALES: 95 Sukumvit 99 Bangjark Phrakanong Bangcoc 10250
Tel: 00 66 2 311-2646
Fax: 00 66 2 332-2817
ORIGINAL TITLE:

Fun Bar Karaoke

     Col., 100 min., 1997

Penek Ratanaruang

Born in Bangkok in Thailand in 1962. He studied History of Art and Philosophy in New York. He works in advertising, directing television commercials in Thailand. Fun Bar Karaokę is his first feature.