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Once Upon A Star' Trailer Hearkens Back to Thailand's Golden Cinema Era

13/09/2023

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Netflix is taking audiences on a nostalgic trip back to Thailands cinematic heyday of the 1960s with Once Upon A Star, a heartfelt homage produced by renowned director Nonzee Nimibutr. Following the release of first-look publicity stills that beautifully capture the essence of the era, Netflix has now dropped the official trailer, promising viewers a journey down memory lane filled with cinematic brilliance.

The films plot revolves around a road trip undertaken by the crew of a traveling pharma-cinema unit as they set out to chase their dreams. The ensemble cast features Weir Sukollawat as Manit, Noona Nuengthida as Ruangkhae, Kao Jirayu as Kao, and Samart Payakaroon as Uncle Man.

Reviving a bygone era

Once Upon a Star takes viewers on a captivating journey through the charming and bygone world of the traveling pharma-cinema troupe, an iconic symbol of Thailands golden era of cinema. These dedicated individuals hit the road, bringing the joy of live-dubbed movies to remote villages and small towns. During some of the most exciting moments of the show, they have to become salespeople who promote their employers pharmaceutical products before the movie can resume. This unique style of entertainment, which was long forgotten, is revived in all its glory on Netflix.

The art of live-dubbing

One of the distinctive features of this form of entertainment is live-dubbing, where the audience comes to know each character solely through the talent and performance of the dubbers. Originally, a single dubber would voice every male and female character in the movie. However, as the art form evolved, audiences preferred each characters voice to be dubbed by the correct gender. The films protagonist, Boss Manit, the troupes leader and the only original dubber, hires the gifted Ruangkhae to join the team and dub the female characters, leading to an adventure filled with love, friendship, and the spirit of the era.

Director Nonzee Nimibutr, speaking about his inspiration for the film, shared, "This movie is inspired by interviews with dubbers who worked during that era. The more I heard about their joyful and memorable experiences, the more I wanted to portray these stories in a film as a tribute to the Thai film industry."

Remembering a legendary superstar

What sets Once Upon A Star apart is its setting in 1970, during the peak of Mitr Chaibanchas fame, the legendary Thai actor whose movies from that era, including Money Money Money, The Red Eagle, and Mon Rak Luk Thung, continue to be celebrated today. Director Nonzee Nimibutr pays tribute to the iconic actor, referring to him as the forever superstar. In the film, pivotal decisions made by the traveling pharma-cinema troupe are influenced by a member seeking guidance from Mitr Chaibanchas photograph. His sudden passing deeply impacts both the Thai film industry and the members of the traveling pharma-cinema unit.

Weir-Sukollawat Kanaros, who plays the role of Manit, expressed his admiration for Mitr Chaibancha: "Even though I wasnt around during his era, I have always heard people talk about him since I started working in the film industry. I am impressed by his lifes work and on-screen performances. While filming the movie, it felt like I was meeting him every day as I had to dub his voice. I felt a genuine connection to him through my character. There was one scene where I met him face to face. That was the proudest moment of this character."

With its heartwarming storyline, talented cast, and a directors dedication to paying homage to a long-gone era, Once Upon a Star is a must-watch for cinephiles and anyone who wants to get a glimpse of the past.

Dont forget to click the "Remind me" button to catch Once Upon A Star' when it premieres on October 11 exclusively on Netflix.

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ABOUT ONCE UPON A STAR

Director: Nonzee Nimibutr

Cast: Sukollawat Kanaros (as Manit), Nuengthida Sophon (as Ruangkhae), Jirayu La-ongmanee (as Kao), Samart Payakaroon (as Uncle Man)

Content Partner: 18 Tanwa

Streaming Date: October 11, 2023

Synopsis: Set in the 60's, this road trip movie follows the crew of a Traveling Pharma-Cinema Unit who hit the road to bring the joy of live-dubbed 16mm movies to villages and small towns across Thailand. The crew of four main characters use their microphones to provide a live dubbed soundtrack to locals eager for entertainment. At critical moments in the shows, the action is paused and the crew must take on their other role as sales people to sell their quotas of pharmaceutical products before the movies can continue. On the road they encounter difficulties and deceit as they attempt to follow their dreams. Thai legendary star Mitr Chaibancha who tragically died in a filming accident in 1970 serves as the inspiration for both the characters and the director who take us back to this nostalgic era of Thai cinema. Meet Weir Sukollawat, Noona Nuengthida, Kao Jirayu, and Samart Payakaroon in Once Upon A Star, directed by the award-winning director, Nonzee Nimibutr.

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