How to Win at Checkers (Every Time)
| How to Win at Checkers (Every Time) | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Film poster | |
| Directed by | Josh Kim |
| Written by |
Josh Kim Rattawut Lapcharoensap |
| Starring | Toni Rakkaen |
Release dates |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country |
Thailand United States Indonesia |
| Language | Thai |
How to Win at Checkers (Every Time) (Thai title: พี่ชาย My Hero) is a 2015 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Josh Kim. It was screened in the Panorama section of the 65th Berlin International Film Festival,[1] and was selected as the Thai entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[2][3]
The film is based on the short stories "At the Café Lovely" and "Draft Day" by Rattawut Lapcharoensap.[4]
Cast
- Toni Rakkaen as Adult Oat
- Ingkarat Damrongsakkul as Oat
- Thira Chutikul as Ek
- Jinn Jinna Navarat as Jai
- Natarat Lakha as Kitty
- Kowit Wattanakul as Sia
- Nuntita Khampiranon as Singer
- Michael Shaowanasai as Customer
- Anawat Patanawanichkul as Junior
- Vatanya Thamdee as Auntie
See also
- List of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender-related films of 2015
- List of submissions to the 88th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Thai submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- ↑ "Selection of Fictional Films in Panorama Now Complete: 34 Features from 29 Countries". berlinale.de. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- ↑ "Gay Drama 'Checkers' Selected by Thailand for Oscar Consideration". Variety. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- ↑ "Oscars: Thailand Picks 'How To Win at Checkers (Every Time)' for Foreign-Language Category". Hollywood Reporter. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ↑ "Short Synopsis". winatcheckers.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
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