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Isan Odyssey

"Unfold the untold history of Isan people in the kingdom of Thailand."

th 80m
Documentary
This film is a crafting hybrid documentary to weave different sets of incidents in ‘Isan’ or the northeastern region of Thailand. Isan is Thailand’s biggest region, with a population of one-third of the country. Yet, it is the poorest region and is most heavily affected by politics. The film begins by following the caravan of Mor lam, a popular folk music in Isan with roots in Lao culture. Then, the film springs forward to navigate pre and post-Cold War political uprisings whose repercussions still resonate today. The narrative becomes an odyssey, unfolding why Isan has been cursed to encounter endless unfortunate fates; all the while, Isan people still keep smiling, laughing, and having fun in a land of bloodshed and tears.

Writer

Thunska Pansittivorakul

Director

Thunska Pansittivorakul

Producer

Krittawit Rimtheparthip

Status

Post Production

Countries

    Companies

    • A Sleep of Reason Films