Underplayed Gems

Santi-Vina (1954)

Santi-Vina poster
Original title
สันติ-วีณา
Directed by
Rattana Pestonji
Genre
romance, drama
Country
Thailand
Runtime
1h 53m
Rating
6.3 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This Thai film follows a young man and a young woman from childhood into adulthood as their lives intertwine. It shows their growth and the forces that shape their bond.

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What happens

Santi-Vina (Thai: สันติ-วีณา) is a 1954 Thai Bildungsroman film directed by Khru Marut. It was produced by Ratana Pestonji and Robert G. North, with American sponsorship, and won major awards at the Asia Pacific Film Festival in Tokyo. Widely regarded as a classic, it was the first Thai film to be shot in 35-mm color, but was considered lost until its rediscovery in 2014 and subsequent restoration. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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