Screened only at Lido Multiplex from Oct 17, Is Am Are is Thailand’s latest independent film omnibus with three short movies directed by three new directors. Fay—I am not what I once used to be, I am what I am: the first film directed by veteran actress and model Patsaweepitch Sornakarapa tells the story of Pim, a young journalist assigned to investigate the mysterious death of a formerly famous singer, Fay, 10 years ago. Shadow—The shadow is the dark side of human nature: Chulalongkorn film professor Ruksarn Viwatsinudom tells the story of Chairat, an art lecturer who regains his self-confidence after meeting a deaf prostitute. Ta/Kerd/Wa—It’s not where you are from, it’s where are you at: Songyot has given up on life until a meeting with Uncle Chun, prompts him to reconsider his outlook. Directed by Pagasit Pattarateranon.
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