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Syndromes and a Century

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2006 | 105 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Thai, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A story about director Apichatpong Weerasethakul's parents who were both doctors, and his memories of growing up in a hospital environment.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $60K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul

  • Nantarat SawaddikulDr. Toey
  • Jaruchai IamaramDr. Nohng
  • Sophon PukanokNoom
  • Jenjira PongpasJane
  • Arkanae CherkamDentist Ple
  • Sakda KaewbuadeeMonk Sakda
  • Nu NimsomboonChucheep
  • Apirak MitrprachaDr. Neng
  • Manasanant PorndispongDr. Nant
  • Wanna WattanajindaDr. Wan