Fresh
His fifth feature, Syndromes and a Century, might be [the director's] most purely intoxicating.
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
Syndromes and a Century
2006 · 1h 45m · N/A
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
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Syndromes and a Century
Overview
A story about director Apichatpong Weerasethakul's parents who were both doctors, and his memories of growing up in a hospital environment.
Director and cast
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul Director
- Nantarat Sawaddikul as Dr. Toey
- Jaruchai Iamaram as Dr. Nohng
- Sophon Pukanok as Noom
- Jenjira Pongpas as Jane
- Arkanae Cherkam as Dentist Ple
- Sakda Kaewbuadee as Monk Sakda
- Nu Nimsomboon as Chucheep
- Apirak Mitrpracha as Dr. Neng
- Manasanant Porndispong as Dr. Nant
- Wanna Wattanajinda as Dr. Wan
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
89%
Tomatometer
Fresh
There's nothing here that resembles narrative urgency, but this is a quiet masterpiece, delicate and full of wonder.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Fresh
The latest daydreamy film from this Thai auteur of languor is fragrant with tender love and sly humor.
Bill Stamets, Chicago Sun-Times
Fresh
It's absolutely mesmerizing.
David Ansen, Newsweek
Fresh
Its rhymes and echoes make its folds endlessly fascinating.
Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out New York
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