Syndromes and a Century

Aug 31, 2006

1h 45m

★ 6.8

Overview

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

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

TIFA

Anna Sanders Films

New Crowned Hope

Kick the Machine

Fortissimo Films

Backup Media

Syndromes and a Century Trailers

Cast

Dr. Toey

Nantarat Sawaddikul

Dr. Nohng

Jaruchai Iamaram

Noom

Sophon Pukanok

Jane

Jenjira Pongpas

Dentist Ple

Arkanae Cherkam

Monk Sakda

Sakda Kaewbuadee

Chucheep

Nu Nimsomboon

Dr. Neng

Apirak Mitrpracha

Dr. Nant

Manasanant Porndispong

Dr. Wan

Wanna Wattanajinda

Old Monk

Sin Kaewpakpin

Monk's Follower

Norathep Panyanavakij

Cecilie and Joachim are about to get married when a freak car accident leaves Joachim disabled, throwing their lives into a spin. The driver of the other car, Marie, and her family don’t get off lightly, either. Her husband Niels works in the hospital where he meets Cecilie and falls madly in love with her.

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