Happy Old Year
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| ฮาวทูทิ้ง ทิ้งอย่างไร..ไม่ให้เหลือเธอ | |
| Directed by | Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit |
| Written by | Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit |
| Produced by | Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit |
| Starring | Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying Sunny Suwanmethanont |
| Cinematography | Niramon Ross |
| Edited by | Chonlasit Upanigkit |
Production companies | Happy Ending Film Very Sad Pictures |
| Distributed by | GDH 559 |
Release date |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | Thailand |
| Language | Thai |
Happy Old Year (Thai title: ฮาวทูทิ้ง ทิ้งอย่างไร..ไม่ให้เหลือเธอ) is a 2019 Thai romantic drama film written and directed by Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit. The film had premiered in the "Voices Main Programme" section at the 49th International Film Festival Rotterdam.[1] It was selected as the Thai entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[2]
Plot
[edit]A woman named Jean (Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying) returns home to Bangkok after spending three years in Sweden, and begins to de-clutter her family's house by throwing away anything that has been lying around unused. However, she faces a great challenge when she comes across some items that belonged to her ex-boyfriend named Aim, (Sunny Suwanmethanont). Memories of their past came to Jean and Aim as they try to rekindle their friendship despite breaking up as a result of Jean's lifelong plans to be an interior designer.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying as Jean
- Sunny Suwanmethanont as Aim
- Sarika Sartsilpsupa as Mi
- Apasiri Chantrasmi as Jean's Mother
- Thirawat Ngosawang as Jay
- Patcha Kitchaicharoen as Pink
Accolades
[edit]| Date | Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 December 2021 | 34th Golden Rooster Awards (China) | Best Foreign Language Film | Happy Old Year | Nominated | [4] |
See also
[edit]- List of submissions to the 93rd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
- List of Thai submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
References
[edit]- ^ "Happy Old Year - IFFR". IFFR. Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Drama, love story 'Happy Old Year' to represent Thailand at 2021 Oscars". Focus Thailand. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ "'Happy Old Year': Poignant lesson on tidying up your belongings (and memories)". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ Rebecca, Davis (31 December 2021). "China Names Anthony Hopkins' "The Father" Best International Film at Golden Rooster Awards". variety.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
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