Shambhala (film)
Shambhala (Thai: ชัมบาลา) is a 2012 Thai Drama Romance film directed by Panjapong Kongkanoy. It's the story of estranged brothers and complete opposites, who are thrown together on a spiritual pilgrimage to Tibet. It was released on August 23, 2012. The film stars Sunny Suwanmethanon as Wut and Ananda Everingham as his older brother Tin. The filming of this film was done in Tibet.[1]
| Shambhala | |
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| Directed by | Panjapong Kongkanoy |
| Written by | Panjapong Kongkanoy Nut Nualpang |
| Produced by | Tech Akarapol Sukulya Sucharittanarak |
| Starring | Sunny Suwanmethanon Ananda Everingham Nalintip Permpattarasakul Ase Wang |
| Cinematography | Nattawut Kittikhun |
| Edited by | Saravuth Nakajad |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Sahamongkol Film International |
Release date |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | Thailand |
| Language | Thai |
| Box office | ฿ 18 million |
Plot
The movie follows brothers Wut (Sunny Suwanmethanon) and Tin (Ananda Everingham) as they set off for Tibet in search of Shambhala, a mythical kingdom in Buddhist tradition, to fulfill the wish of Wut's dying girlfriend, Nam (Nalintip Permpattarasakul). The brothers have a love-hate relationship, but as Wut wants to return to Nam with photographic proof of the trip he begrudgingly accepts Tin's company. As the journey gets more and more intense, the tension grows between the two, especially when a secret involving Tin's ex-girlfriend Jane (Ase Wang) is revealed.
Cast
- Sunny Suwanmethanon as Wut
- Ananda Everingham as Tin
- Nalintip Permpattarasakul as Nam
- Ase Wang as Jane
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 10th Starpics Thai Films Awards | Best Actor | Sunny Suwanmethanon | Nominated |
| Outstanding Music Composition | Kanit Arrow Studio | Nominated | ||
| 10th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Popular Movie | Shambhala | Nominated | |
| BK Film Awards[2] | Biggest Letdown | Won | ||
| Best Original Soundtrack | Pra Yok Bok Lao - Greasy Café | Won | ||
| 22nd Thailand National Film Association Awards | Best Actor | Sunny Suwanmethanon | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Ananda Everingham | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Nattawut Kittikhun | Nominated | ||
| 9th Chalermthai Awards | Actor in Leading Role of the Year | Sunny Suwanmethanon | Nominated | |
| Actor in Supporting Role of the Year | Ananda Everingham | Nominated | ||
| Achievement of the Year in Music Written for Motion Picture | Shambhala | Nominated | ||
| Song from Film of the Year | Pra Yok Bok Lao - Greasy Café | Nominated | ||
| 6th Nine Entertain Awards | Film of the Year | Shambhala | Won | |
| Actor of the Year | Sunny Suwanmethanon | Nominated | ||
| 21st Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Leading Actor | Ananda Everingham | Nominated | |
| Best Sound | Kanit Arrow Studio | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Song | Pra Yok Bok Lao - Greasy Café | Nominated | ||
| 29th Saraswati Royal Awards | Best Film | Shambhala | Won | |
| Best Director | Panjapong Kongkanoy | Won | ||
| Best Leading Actor | Sunny Suwanmethanon | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Ananda Everingham | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Nattawut Kittikhun | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound | Kanit Arrow Studio | Won | ||
| Best Original Song | Pra Yok Bok Lao - Greasy Café | Nominated | ||
| Best Special Image Techniques | Zurreal Studio | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Young Film Director | Panjapong Kongkanoy | Nominated | ||
| Siamdara Stars Awards | Best Film | Shambhala | Nominated | |
| Best Film Director | Panjapong Kongkanoy | Nominated | ||
| Best Film Actor | Ananda Everingham | Nominated |
References
- Staff, BK (Aug 29, 2012). "Shambhala". BK - THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO BANGKOK.
- (in English) BK Film Awards 2013: Thailand's Best Movies. BK - THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO BANGKOK. FEB 20, 2013.