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Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives streaming

Original title: ลุงบุญมีระลึกชาติ
2010 Movie Germany, France, Thailand, United States, United Kingdom, Spain Drama, Fantasy 114 min Ages 15+
By: Apichatpong Weerasethakul With: Atapon Wernziw, Vien Pimdee, Kanokporn Tongaram, Samud Kugasang, Sakda Kaewbuadee

Suffering from acute kidney failure, Uncle Boonmee, who lives in a house on a farm with his sister-in-law Jen and his nephew Tong has chosen to spend his final days surrounded by his loved ones in the countryside. Surprisingly Huay, the ghost of his deceased wife appears to care for him, and his long lost son returns home in a non-human form. Contemplating the reasons for his illness, he treks through the jungle with his family to a mysterious hilltop cave - the birthplace of his first life.

Filmium rating
67%

Festival Achievements

Rotterdam International Film Festival 2010
Selections:
Spectrum Shorts

Mood

Enigmatic
Meditative
Melancholic
Reflective
Spiritual
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Phra Sripariyattiweti
Geerasak Kulhong
Sakda Kaewbuadee
Samud Kugasang
Wallapa Mongkolprasert
Nuttapon Kemthong
Chophaka Chaiyuchit
Tongsit Rachasin
Kumgieng Jittamaat
Jenjira Pongpas
Vien Pimdee
Natthakarn Aphaiwonk
Thanabodee Laohawanich
Namthip Meaungmaha
Sumit Suebsee
Phetmongkol Chantawong
Mathieu Ly
Atapon Wernziw
Kanokporn Tongaram
Nikom Kammach
Thanapat Saisaymar
Prakasit Padsena
Akachai Aodvieng
Miti Jittamaat
Jeerasak Kulhong
Natthakarn Aphaiwong
Strong Crystal
Theater Of The Gods

Adaptation

Based On Book
Based On Buddhist Literature
Buddhist Themes

Budget

Art-House
Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

16Mm Film
Classic Thai Cinema Style
Costume Drama
Documentary
Long Takes
Visual Poetry

Film Movements

Art House
Art-House
Experimental
Experimental Cinema

Narrative Structure

Dreamlike
Episodic
Non-Linear
Nonlinear

Pace

Contemplative
Deliberate
Meditative
Slow
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Takes
Slow-Paced

Soundtrack

Ambient Music
Minimalist Score

Style

Cinematic
Classic Cinema
Documentary Style
Experimental
Long Takes
Slow-Paced
Surreal

Time-Period

Contemporary
Modern

Central Conflict

Acceptance Of Death
Reconciliation With Past
Reincarnation
Spiritual Reconciliation
Spiritual Reflection

Characters

Boonmee
Ghost Of Wife
Ghost Of Wife Huay
Lost Son
Princess
Servant Jai
Son Boonsong
Uncle Boonmee

Ending

Death
Peaceful
Spiritual Release

Historical Context

1965 Crackdown
1965 Crackdown On Communists
Thai Military History
Vietnam War Aftermath

Key Plot Points

Death
Ghostly Visitations
Past Lives
Reincarnation
Spiritual Visions

Plot

Death And Afterlife
Karma
Reincarnation
Spiritual Journey
Spirituality

Setting

Cave
Farm
Forest
Thai Countryside

Shooting Location

Isan Region
Rural Farm
Thailand

Theme

Death And Acceptance
Death And Spirituality
Memory
Memory And Transformation
Reincarnation
Transformation

Genre

Art Film
Art-House
Drama
Fantasy
Spiritual

Audiences

Adults
Art House Audience
Art-House Audience
Art-House Enthusiasts
Film Enthusiasts
Philosophical Viewers
Spiritual Viewers

Titles

Amcam önceki hayatlarini hatirliyor
El hombre que podía recordar sus vidas pasadas (Tío Boonme)
Farbror Boonmee som minns sina tidigare liv
Lo zio Boonmee che si ricorda le vite precedenti
O theios Boonmee thymatai tis proigoumenes zoes tou
Onkel Boonmee som kan erindre sine tidligere liv
Onkel Boonmee som kan huske sine tidligere liv
Tio Boonmee, Que Pode Recordar Suas Vidas Passadas
Uncle Boonmee
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall his Past Lives
Who Can Recall His Past Lives
Wujek Boonmee, który potrafi przywolac swoje poprzednie wcielenia
Ο θείος Μπούνμι θυμάται τις προηγούμενες ζωές του
ลุงบุญมีระลึกชาติ
波米叔叔的前世今生
엉클 분미

Awards

Palme D'Or

Box Office Success

Art-House Success
Limited Release

Critical Reception

Art House Praise
High Acclaim
High Ratings
Near Universal Acclaim
Positive Reviews

Festivals

Cannes Film Festival

Popularity

Art-Film Favorite
Critically Acclaimed
Cult Following
International Recognition

Ratings

87 Metacritic
89% Rotten Tomatoes
Metacritic 87
Rotten Tomatoes 89%

Reception

Art Film Success
Award-Winning
Critical Acclaim
Critically Acclaimed
Golden Palm
Palme D'Or
Palme D'Or Winner
Universal Praise

Production Countries

France
Germany
Spain
Thailand
Uk

Release Year

2010
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