Jan Dara: The Beginning
Seen it?2012 | 136 min | Drama, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Thai, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Jan, a young boy, grows up without a mother and is often insulted by his father. He struggles with his life as he longs to be with several women, even Madame Boonleung, his father's lover.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pundhevanop Dhewakul
- Mario MaurerJan Dara
- Chaiyapol PoupartKen Krathingthong
- Sakrat RuekthamrongLuang Wissanandacha
- Bongkoj KhongmalaiAunt Waad
- Savika ChaiyadejDara / Hyacinth
- Rudklao AmratishaLady Pijitruksa
- Shou NishinoMiss Kaew
- Rhatha PhongamMrs. Boonlueang
- Nut Devahastin Na AyutthayaMr. Khachon
- Chudapha ChantakettPoom