Bangkok Traffic Love Story 2009
Bangkok Traffic Love Story (รถไฟฟ้า มาหานะเธอ, Rot Fai Fa Ma Ha Na Thoe) is a Thai romantic comedy film released by GTH on 15 October 2009. It was directed by Adisorn Tresirikasem and written by Navapol Thamrongruttanarit. The film tells the story of Mei Li (Cris Horwang), a thirty-year-old woman feeling desperate about being last among her friends to marry, and her relationship with Loong (Theeradej Wongpuapan), an engineer working on the BTS Skytrain system. The skytrain, which celebrated its tenth anniversary the same year and lends its name to the film's Thai and English titles, is prominently featured throughout the story.
The film was criticized for its loose plot, but critics felt that young middle-class female Bangkokians could identify with the contemporary setting. The film was financially successful, earning 57 million baht on its opening weekend and over 140 million baht after four weeks. Watch Trailer
Bangkok Traffic Love Story (รถไฟฟ้า มาหานะเธอ, Rot Fai Fa Ma Ha Na Thoe) is a Thai romantic comedy film released by GTH on 15 October 2009. It was directed by Adisorn Tresirikasem and written by Navapol Thamrongruttanarit. The film tells the story of Mei Li (Cris Horwang), a thirty-year-old woman feeling desperate about being last among her friends to marry, and her relationship with Loong (Theeradej Wongpuapan), an engineer working on the BTS Skytrain system. The skytrain, which celebrated its tenth anniversary the same year and lends its name to the film's Thai and English titles, is prominently featured throughout the story.
The film was criticized for its loose plot, but critics felt that young middle-class female Bangkokians could identify with the contemporary setting. The film was financially successful, earning 57 million baht on its opening weekend and over 140 million baht after four weeks. Watch Trailer
Synopsis:
On Ped's (Panisara Pimpru) wedding night, her close friend, Mei li or Li (Cris Horwang), had drunk too much wine and had fallen asleep in Ped's hotel room. Li woke up in the early hours, she drove back to her home however she had a car accident on her way and this was where she met Loong (Theeradej Wongpuapan). When Li arrives home, her family scolds her, and her father forbids her to drive, so Li has to go to work by public transport.
One night, Li wakes up in the middle of night and goes to the roof of her house. She accidentally catches her maid and her boyfriend, who are also on the roof. Her maid's boyfriend calls his 'elder' (responsible adult), who turns out to be Loong. Li next meets Loong again at a BTS Skytrain station. This time Li accidentally breaks Loong's sunglasses. Li buys a replacement pair of sunglasses and writes her number on the box. She arranges to 'bump into' Loong to give him the new sunglasses. After waiting for Loong to call, Li goes to a video rental shop that Loong visits regularly. Li's neighbor, Plern (Ungsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha), uses a trick to get Loong's mobile number, but later goes to work at the same video store instead of giving Loong's number to Li. As revenge, Li uses Plern's mobile to send messages to Plern's three boyfriends, inviting them all to the store at the same time. Loong comes into the shop, and accidentally drops his laptop.
Feeling responsible, Li take Loong's laptop to Ped's husband, but he can't fix it. Li goes to return it at the BTS office. When Loong finishes work, he finds Li, and they ride the BTS to get home. Loong decides to throw away the laptop and its bag. Li picks the bag up out of the garbage bin and takes it home. There are many things inside, including film negatives. Li has the film printed, and finds there are pictures of Loong with Kob Kavita (Taksaorn Paksukjareon), an actress in "Saint's Tear", a popular television series. The photo printing shop owner posts the pictures on the internet, as they are of a famous actress.
Cast:
Sirin Horwang
Theeradej Wongpuapan
Ungsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha
7.3/10 - IMDb
Featured Review:
"A simple love story is brought from Thailand. It’s easy-watching and close to most Asian viewers. Mei li (Sirin Horwang) is a thirty-something woman who suddenly feels so lonely in her life after her friend’s marriage. In that brief moment, coincidentally she finds someone who later becomes so special. We know Thailand is one of the productive horror makers. The reason we watch thiz movie, if we want to feel different kind of atmospheres. The movie is directed by Adisorn Tresirikasem. Actually thiz movie is kind of girly but it’s entertaining enough for all viewers. The drama is light and funny. Some of the scenes are hilarious because they makes it so comical, even in some parts are too comical. I’m not saying thiz romantic comedy is special. The chemistry between two main characters is sufficient enough to bring some romantic moods. The man character, Theeradej Wongpuapan is cold and stiff. It’s not the best performance. The girl character by Sirin Horwang is way better. Occasionally, she can act comical very well. There is an exciting cat and mouse game which is played by both of them and quite interesting. In one of the ending scenes (Spoiler Alert!), the girl receives a box from the man character. When she opens the box, it consists of memorable things that the girl had accidentally broken from their early experience. Each of those broken things (such as camera, sunglasses, etc.) reminds her of every moment they had ever spent together. It‘s just so true, I think how we can appreciate our true love, if our heart have never been broken?" -= Stars : 5,5/10 - Johnny Fendi
On Ped's (Panisara Pimpru) wedding night, her close friend, Mei li or Li (Cris Horwang), had drunk too much wine and had fallen asleep in Ped's hotel room. Li woke up in the early hours, she drove back to her home however she had a car accident on her way and this was where she met Loong (Theeradej Wongpuapan). When Li arrives home, her family scolds her, and her father forbids her to drive, so Li has to go to work by public transport.
One night, Li wakes up in the middle of night and goes to the roof of her house. She accidentally catches her maid and her boyfriend, who are also on the roof. Her maid's boyfriend calls his 'elder' (responsible adult), who turns out to be Loong. Li next meets Loong again at a BTS Skytrain station. This time Li accidentally breaks Loong's sunglasses. Li buys a replacement pair of sunglasses and writes her number on the box. She arranges to 'bump into' Loong to give him the new sunglasses. After waiting for Loong to call, Li goes to a video rental shop that Loong visits regularly. Li's neighbor, Plern (Ungsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha), uses a trick to get Loong's mobile number, but later goes to work at the same video store instead of giving Loong's number to Li. As revenge, Li uses Plern's mobile to send messages to Plern's three boyfriends, inviting them all to the store at the same time. Loong comes into the shop, and accidentally drops his laptop.
Feeling responsible, Li take Loong's laptop to Ped's husband, but he can't fix it. Li goes to return it at the BTS office. When Loong finishes work, he finds Li, and they ride the BTS to get home. Loong decides to throw away the laptop and its bag. Li picks the bag up out of the garbage bin and takes it home. There are many things inside, including film negatives. Li has the film printed, and finds there are pictures of Loong with Kob Kavita (Taksaorn Paksukjareon), an actress in "Saint's Tear", a popular television series. The photo printing shop owner posts the pictures on the internet, as they are of a famous actress.
Cast:
Sirin Horwang
Theeradej Wongpuapan
Ungsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha
7.3/10 - IMDb
Featured Review:
"A simple love story is brought from Thailand. It’s easy-watching and close to most Asian viewers. Mei li (Sirin Horwang) is a thirty-something woman who suddenly feels so lonely in her life after her friend’s marriage. In that brief moment, coincidentally she finds someone who later becomes so special. We know Thailand is one of the productive horror makers. The reason we watch thiz movie, if we want to feel different kind of atmospheres. The movie is directed by Adisorn Tresirikasem. Actually thiz movie is kind of girly but it’s entertaining enough for all viewers. The drama is light and funny. Some of the scenes are hilarious because they makes it so comical, even in some parts are too comical. I’m not saying thiz romantic comedy is special. The chemistry between two main characters is sufficient enough to bring some romantic moods. The man character, Theeradej Wongpuapan is cold and stiff. It’s not the best performance. The girl character by Sirin Horwang is way better. Occasionally, she can act comical very well. There is an exciting cat and mouse game which is played by both of them and quite interesting. In one of the ending scenes (Spoiler Alert!), the girl receives a box from the man character. When she opens the box, it consists of memorable things that the girl had accidentally broken from their early experience. Each of those broken things (such as camera, sunglasses, etc.) reminds her of every moment they had ever spent together. It‘s just so true, I think how we can appreciate our true love, if our heart have never been broken?" -= Stars : 5,5/10 - Johnny Fendi