Les Films de l'Etranger

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MANTA RAY (Kraben Rahu)

by PHUTTIPHONG AROONPHENG | Feature film | Thailand, France, China

Synopsis: At a seaside village, a local fisherman finds an injured man lying unconscious in the forest. He rescues the stranger, who does not speak a word, and names him Thongchai. The two men start to live together and develop and unspoken bond.
One day, the fisherman goes out on his night fishing boat and never returns, leaving Thongchai alone in his house. Gradually, Thongchai begins to take over his friend’s life – his house, his job, and his former wife.

Scriptwriter/Director: Phuttiphong Aroonpheng

Director of photography: Nawarophaat Rungphiboonsophit
Editor: Lee Chatametikool

Cast: Wanlop Rungkumjad (the fisherman), Rasmee Wayrana (Saijai), Abhisit Hama (Thongchai)

Producers: Mai Meksawan, Chatchai Chaiyont, Jakrawal Nilthamrong, Philippe Avril
Production: Diversion (Thailand), Mit Out Sound Films (Thailand), Les Films de l'Étranger (France), Heyi Pictures (China)

Supports: Asian Cinema Fund (South Korea), Ministry of Culture (Thailand), Heyi Pictures (China), Eurométropole de Strasbourg, Aide aux cinémas du monde (CNC/Institut Français), Région Grand Est.

Project Markets: Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum, Produire au Sud, Nantes

World sales : Jour2Fête

Phuttiphong Aroonpheng | biography

AWARDS:

Mostra de Venise 2018 - Orizzonti, Best film
Cairo International Film Festival 2018 - Silver Pyramid Best Director
Minsk International Film Festival 2018 - Special Jury Award
Mumbai Film Festival 2018 - Golden Gateway Award
Thessaloniki Film Festival 2018 - Bronze Alexander (Best Director) & Human Values Award
Zagreb Film Festival 2018 - Special Mention
Festival du Premier Film d'Annonay 2019 - Grand Prix du Jury