Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

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2010
1h 54m
6.6(408 votes)
Drama
Fantasy

Overview

Suffering from acute kidney failure, Boonmee has chosen to spend his final days surrounded by his loved ones in the countryside. Surprisingly, the ghost of his deceased wife appears to care for him, and his long lost son returns home in a non-human form. Contemplating the reasons for his illness, Boonmee treks through the jungle with his family to a mysterious hilltop cave—the birthplace of his first life.

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Production Companies

Illuminations Films
The Match Factory
Geißendörfer Film-und Fernsehproduktion
ZDF/Arte
Louverture Films

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1 video

Cast & Crew

25 members
Acting

Thanapat Saisaymar

Boonmee

Thanapat Saisaymar
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Jenjira Pongpas

Jen

Jenjira Pongpas
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Sakda Kaewbuadee

Tong

Sakda Kaewbuadee
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Natthakarn Aphaiwonk

Huay

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Geerasak Kulhong

Boonsong

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Wallapa Mongkolprasert

Princess

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Kanokporn Tongaram

Roong

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Samud Kugasang

Jaai

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Sumit Suebsee

Soldier

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Mathieu Ly

Farmer

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Vien Pimdee

Farmer

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Akachai Aodvieng

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Prakasit Padsena

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Nikom Kammach

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Chophaka Chaiyuchit

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Art

Winai Ruenrerng

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Kumgieng Jittamaat

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Miti Jittamaat

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Phetmongkol Chantawong

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Nuttapon Kemthong

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Atapon Wernziw

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Tongsit Rachasin

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Thanabodee Laohawanich

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Namthip Meaungmaha

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Crew

Nitipong Thinthupthai

(voice)

Nitipong Thinthupthai

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