Synopsis
Wisit Sasanatieng's , this year's Un Certain Regard at Cannes, received attention from the world. Major American film distributors are fighting over the rights for , a Thai film currently in production. Amidst this favorable current for Thai films, the Pang brothers, known as Thai John Woo, have brought to the screen , an original, refreshing, and shocking action noire. Oxide and Danny Pang are twin brothers who have worked in film in both Hong Kong and Thailand, and they have co-directed the action noire . With restrained dialogue, sensuous visuals of music video, and the strong beat of techno rhythm, the Pang brothers created postmodern poetics out of a typical killer movie. Cold and sepia tone color stand in stark contrast to the glitter of Bangkok at night, dazzling camera movement and superb editing, wavering space captured by the wide-angle, all in gear with the gloomy and pessimistic mood of the film, create a unique style and unforgettable characters. Kong, who was born mute, and his only friend Jo are both killers. Kong falls in love with a woman named Fon, but when she accidentally finds out about Kong's identity, she distances herself from Kong. When gangsters rape his girlfriend Aom, Jo sets out for revenge; however, both Jo and Aom end up getting killed by the gangsters. After losing everyone he loves, Kong leaves a note to Fon and sets out for his last mission. After a standoff with the police, Kong aims the gun to his head. (JOO You-shin)