Plot: Jan's mother dies giving birth to him. His father resents him for it, and it makes Jan's childhood that much tougher. When he's 17, his father starts dating an older lover, and his father accuses him of wanting to molest his sister. Jan is sent away, but returns three years later to take revenge.
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June 04, 2025
A rather spicy Thai film that masquerades as a romance but contains some darker and edgier themes. Thai cinema tends to be somewhat prudish, so it's a bit of a surprise that Jan Dara became a success. Or maybe that's exactly why people took notice when this was first released.
The presentation is slick, and the yellow-tinted cinematography feels warm and inviting. The performances are solid, and the story contains some interesting twists, but some of the scenes did turn out to be a tad too heavy-handed and cheesy. It was still fun the second time around, just not quite up there with my all-time favorites.
July 27, 2005
[review pending]