Tropical Malady (Sud Pralad)

2004
Thailand / France / Germany / Italy
1h 58min
15

Directed by: Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Written by: Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Cast: Sakda Kaewbuadee, Banlop Lomnoi, Sirivech Jareonchon, Udom Promma, Huai Deesom
Language: Thai

Another idiosyncratic feature from quirky Thai filmmaker Weerasethakul. Divided into two parts, 'Tropical Malady' tells firstly the seemingly innocuous tale of the relationship between a soldier and a young village boy and in the second part it adapts a folk tale about a soldier hunting down a shape shifting shaman. A dreamy, enigmatic treat.