Tongpan
Originally released in 1977. Tongpan is a drama/documentary film. directed by Euthana Mukdasanit. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ong-art Ponethon, Phomhom Pilasombat, and Ruengyos Srisorodsakul
Synopsis
Tongpan is a 1977 Thai 16 mm black-and-white docudrama that re-creates a seminar that took place in Northeast Thailand in 1975 to discuss the proposed Pa-Mong Dam on the Mekong. Interwoven are sequences depicting a poor farmer, Tongpan, who had lost his land to another dam some years before, and his struggles to make ends meet.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1977
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
TH
Original language
Country
Thailand
Production
Top Cast
Ong-art Ponethon
as Tongpan
Phomhom Pilasombat
as Tongpan's Wife
Ruengyos Srisorodsakul
as College Student
Khamsing Srinawk
as Academic at Seminar
Sane Chamarik
as Speaker at Seminar
Peter Bell
as Hydro-electricity Expert at Seminar
Sulak Sivaraksa
as Seminar Participant
Surachai Chantimatorn
as Minstrel
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TH
Production Companies
- Green TV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tongpan about?
Tongpan is a 1977 Thai 16 mm black-and-white docudrama that re-creates a seminar that took place in Northeast Thailand in 1975 to discuss the proposed Pa-Mong Dam on the Mekong. Interwoven are sequ...
Who directed Tongpan?
Tongpan was directed by Euthana Mukdasanit.
How long is Tongpan?
Tongpan has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Tongpan released?
Tongpan was released on January 1, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tongpan?
The main cast of Tongpan includes Ong-art Ponethon, Phomhom Pilasombat, Ruengyos Srisorodsakul, Khamsing Srinawk, Sane Chamarik.