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16 Jul 2009

The Love of Siam

Thai drama The Love of Siam features one of the most tender portrayals of gay teen love we've ever seen. Actors Mario Maurer and Wichawisit Hiranwongkul may have you swooning.

Director: Chukiat Sakweerakul 

Language: In Thai with subtitles

Starring: Sinjai Plengpanich, Chermal Boonyasak, Songsit Rungnoppakulsri, Mario Muarer, Wichawisit Hiranwongkul, Kanya Rattanapet, Athicha Pongsilpapipat

Release Date: 16th July 2009

Screening: Golden Village Exclusive

Rating: M18 (Mature Theme)

The Love of Siam was actually released in Thailand in Nov 2007. It got rave reviews and won nearly every film award there was in its country. Some Singaporeans heard about it, bought its DVD on trips to Bangkok, and passed it on to their friends. Apparently, a copy found its way into the office of Singapore distributor Scorpio East Pictures. The staff watched it, loved it, and its now opening in Singapore cinemas 19 months after its Bangkok premiere. 

Well, better late than never!

Written and directed by Chukiat Sakweerakul, The Love of Siam is that rarest of creatures: a sweet teen gay romance nestled in a poignant multi-story movie about love. Wichawisit Hiranwongkul and Mario Maurer play two young boys who grew up together, but got separated when one of them moved to the city. Years later, they meet again as teenagers. This time, their unbreakable friendship develops into romantic affection. 

The Love of Siam is not exclusively a gay romance. A substantial portion of the film deals with a family struggling with the loss of their daughter. And there are other subplots involving the two boy’s girlfriends. But it is the sensitive romance between Mario and Wichawisit that powers the plot, and holds your interest throughout its 2 hours 40 minute runtime. 

Marios limpid brown eyes and milky complexion will have you swooning, while Wichawisit shy hesitancy and unforced acting makes him the perfect weeping center of the movie. Though they were unknowns when they made their acting debuts in this movie, the two boys particularly Mario have since gone on to become stars in Thailand. 

Poignant and perceptive, The Love of Siam is easily our pick of the week (yes, it trumps Harry Potter!). Indeed, there are many movies about love, but few in recent memory are as good as this one. 

Reader's Comments

1. 2009-07-16 15:44  
The best Thai film of all time, in my opinion. A must-see.

For those who would like a DVD: there is a Taiwan DVD release with Chinese and English subtitles. The US DVD will be out later this year (from Water Bearer Films). None of the Thai versions have English subtitles.
2. 2009-07-16 16:27  
MARIO!!! =)
3. 2009-07-16 17:35  
I already watched it, love it, very good movie !!!
4. 2009-07-16 23:05  
I'm worried that I might be inclined to like this movie purely for the fact that it's a gay love story starring two adorable actors... but I'm looking forward to finding out if my taste in movies is truly that shallow. : )
5. 2009-07-17 01:22  
The soundtrack is nice....& the movie too.... :-)
6. 2009-07-17 01:24  
I love it! =)
7. 2009-07-17 01:33  
Just watched it alone today...brought back so much sad memories..life..
8. 2009-07-17 09:30  
Very Cute Boys definite. Sighs.
9. 2009-07-17 09:41  
after watching this movie, i had to travel to Bangkok just to see how Siam Square is and where all the final scene took place. Love this movie. I even met P'chy and his band there, in Siam Paragon.
10. 2009-07-17 10:22  
I love this movie very much. I love Thailand!!!
11. 2009-07-17 11:40  
Watch out for the Christmas tree scene. Wonderfully done!
12. 2009-07-17 16:39  
I want it also to be shown in Germany PLEAAASSSSSEEEEEEEE :-)
13. 2009-07-17 16:43  
very touching story ..i like the end...
14. 2009-07-17 18:33  
I like it cause boys in the movies don't act exaggeratedly gay. and it's not just about gay love but family and straights
15. 2009-07-17 23:05  
The love is so pure and innocent...beautifully sad.
16. 2009-07-18 01:07  
มาริโอ้้ๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆ กรี๊ดๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆ
17. 2009-07-18 23:46  
this movie is evil. it made me cry. lol. i've seen it three times and still i cry.
18. 2009-07-21 00:51  
Its a very realistic story on how teens grows up and the tribulations they faced especially when they discovered that the actually love each other juz that they are of the same gender... Very touching story =)

The most interesting part was when Tong and Mew were about to kiss each other in the garden, during the movie the whole theatre was so silent that I can hear a pin drop. Probably that is the climax. Haha...

19. 2009-07-22 02:01  
You'll love it. I love it and still play the song over and over again. Lovely but Sad. Gonna have to watch it again. :)
20. 2009-07-22 11:03  
such a good story, reminds me of my past how young and innocent things used to be
21. 2009-07-23 21:36  
The most beautiful gay movie that i ever seen, but sad end :(
22. 2009-07-28 09:32  
Wow. I cannot believe that this movie just showing in Singapore? And it is rated as M18 (Mature Theme).
23. 2009-07-28 09:33  
Singapore is too slow. This movie is now in archivie in most other Asian countries.
24. 2009-07-31 14:01  
i didn't get the ending. i think the translation was wrong. tong apparently said he can be his bf but that doesn't mean he doesn't love mew. that can't be right. it would make more sense if tong said he can't be his bf but that doesn't mean he doesn't love mew. any interpretors out there?
25. 2009-08-05 09:57  
@kagemusha: The English subtitles are indeed: "I can't be your boyfriend but that doesn't mean I don't love you."
26. 2009-08-06 23:35  
thx lothda ;o) that's not a happy ending to me...just a fantastic compromise...cop out! haha...
27. 2009-08-16 04:09  
This is a great movie with fabulous soundtrack! I like it and you shouldn't miss it!
28. 2009-08-26 19:04  
Love this movie very much. Very touching...
I wonder why a good gay romance movie usually have a sad ending... *sigh*
29. 2009-10-06 03:38  
i still have the love of siam fever... T_T
30. 2009-10-19 14:34  
Greetings from Tokyo :-)
Here are English subtitled and Japanese subtitled trailers !

Love of Siam (2007)
http://blog.livedoor.jp/algay/archives/51534917.html

Have a great time !
31. 2009-10-26 04:22  
i love this movie!!!!!
32. 2010-06-11 21:42  
the best thai movie ever!
33. 2011-01-05 03:27  
i just recently have the chance to watch it and i loved it! it's such a beautiful story. and the original soundtrack was nice too. i get goosebumps everytime i hear the title song "Gun lae gun"
34. 2011-02-12 19:36  
One of the best, if not the best.

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