Class: Films by M.L. Bhandevanov Devakula

The Boys in the Band

Nationality: Thai

Language: Thai

Year: 1987

Genre: Drama

Duration: 114 min

Cast: Seri Wongmontha, Likit Ekmongkol, Wasan Uttamayothin

Synosis:

Mod, a gay who is suffering from alcoholism throws party for his best friend Tery. Mod invites all his friends like Nat, Daeng and Em. At the same time, Un, the straight man, is having problem with his wife, so he comes to Bangkok to meet Mod who is his old friend. The arrival of Un at the party turns that evening upside down. Adapted from Mart Crawley’s play which was translated into Thai version by Seri Wongmontha, Bhandevanov’s version of ‘The Boys in the Band’ is one of the very few LGBT films made in Thailand in the 80’s.

The Seagull

Nationality: Thai

Language: Thai

Year: 1987

Genre: Drama

Duration: 112 min

Cast: Likit Ekmongkol, Patravadi Mejudhon, Mai Charoenpura

Synosis:

Adapted from Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Seagull’, Bhandevanov’s interpretation of the story set in Southern Thailand, where Nual is a naive girl who wants to be an actress in big city. Pissawas, the famous actress arrives in the small town. Thep, her son who is a writer hates his own mother. Thep falls in love with Nual and puts her in the leading role of his play, which Pissawas criticized the play heavily. Wanting to be famous star, Nual leaves Thep and goes to big city with Tiwakorn, famous director who is Pissawas’ lover.

Miracle of Love

Nationality: Thai

Language: Thai

ํYear: 1995

Genre: Drama

Duration: 114 min

Cast: Sinjai Plengpanich, Sarunyoo Wongkrachang, Santisuk Promsiri

Synosis:

Mol is waiting for her friends to visit her on vacation. Mol’s friend are; Napa , university professor who lives a happy life with her husband Pat, a successful architect, Duen who brings Dao, her TV superstar along. Ros and Utis , the uninvited guests also follow Duen. While Don, a young student pilot is waiting to meet someone who would fulfill his lonely heart. One night at a resort during a sudden downpour, someone suggests a game. It becomes revelation of everyone’s heart.