Happy Old Year
Happy Old Year (Thai title: ฮาวทูทิ้ง ทิ้งอย่างไร..ไม่ให้เหลือเธอ) is a 2019 Thai romantic drama film directed by Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit. It was selected as the Thai entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[1]
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| ฮาวทูทิ้ง ทิ้งอย่างไร..ไม่ให้เหลือเธอ | |
| Directed by | Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit |
| Written by | Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit |
| Produced by | Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit |
| Starring | Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying Sunny Suwanmethanont |
| Cinematography | Niramon Ross |
| Edited by | Chonlasit Upanigkit |
Production companies | Happy Ending Film Very Sad Pictures |
| Distributed by | GDH 559 |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | Thailand |
| Language | Thai |
Plot
A woman named Jean (Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying) returns home to Bangkok after spending three years in Sweden, and begins to de-clutter her family's house by throwing away anything that has been lying around unused. However, she faces a great challenge when she comes across some items that belonged to her ex-boyfriend named Aim, (Sunny Suwanmethanont). Memories of their past came to Jean and Aim as they try to rekindle their friendship despite breaking up as a result of Jean's lifelong plans to be an interior designer.[2]
Cast
- Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying as Jean
- Sunny Suwanmethanont as Aim
- Sarika Sartsilpsupa as Mi
- Apasiri Chantrasmi as Jean's Mother
- Thirawat Ngosawang as Jay
- Patcha Kitchaicharoen as Pink
Accolades
| Date | Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Notes |
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| 30 December 2021 | 34th Golden Rooster Awards (China) | Best Foreign Language Film | Happy Old Year | Nominated | [3] |
See also
References
- "Drama, love story 'Happy Old Year' to represent Thailand at 2021 Oscars". Focus Thailand. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- "'Happy Old Year': Poignant lesson on tidying up your belongings (and memories)". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- Rebecca, Davis (31 December 2021). "China Names Anthony Hopkins' "The Father" Best International Film at Golden Rooster Awards". variety.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.