Shambhala (2012 film) explained

Shambhala
Director:Panjapong Kongkanoy
Producer:Tech Akarapol
Sukulya Sucharittanarak
Starring:Sunny Suwanmethanon
Ananda Everingham
Nalintip Permpattarasakul
Ase Wang
Cinematography:Nattawut Kittikhun
Editing:Saravuth Nakajad
Studio:Sahamongkol Film International
Distributor:Sahamongkol Film International
Runtime:113 minutes
Country:Thailand
Language:Thai
Gross:฿ 18 million

Shambhala (Thai: ชัมบาลา) is a 2012 Thai Drama Romance film directed by Panjapong Kongkanoy. It's the story of estranged brothers and complete opposites, who are thrown together on a spiritual pilgrimage to Tibet. It was released on August 23, 2012. The film stars Sunny Suwanmethanon as Wut and Ananda Everingham as his older brother Tin. The filming of this film was done in Tibet.[1]

Plot

The movie follows brothers Wut (Sunny Suwanmethanon) and Tin (Ananda Everingham) as they set off for Tibet in search of Shambhala, a mythical kingdom in Buddhist tradition, to fulfill the wish of Wut's dying girlfriend, Nam (Nalintip Permpattarasakul). The brothers have a love-hate relationship, but as Wut wants to return to Nam with photographic proof of the trip he begrudgingly accepts Tin's company. As the journey gets more and more intense, the tension grows between the two, especially when a secret involving Tin's ex-girlfriend Jane (Ase Wang) is revealed.

Cast

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
201310th Starpics Thai Films AwardsBest ActorSunny Suwanmethanon
Outstanding Music CompositionKanit Arrow Studio
10th Kom Chad Luek AwardsPopular MovieShambhala
BK Film Awards[2] Biggest Letdown
Best Original SoundtrackPra Yok Bok Lao - Greasy Café
22nd Thailand National Film Association AwardsBest ActorSunny Suwanmethanon
Best Supporting ActorAnanda Everingham
Best CinematographyNattawut Kittikhun
9th Chalermthai AwardsActor in Leading Role of the YearSunny Suwanmethanon
Actor in Supporting Role of the YearAnanda Everingham
Achievement of the Year in Music Written for Motion PictureShambhala
Song from Film of the YearPra Yok Bok Lao - Greasy Café
6th Nine Entertain AwardsFilm of the YearShambhala
Actor of the YearSunny Suwanmethanon
21st Bangkok Critics Assembly AwardsBest Leading ActorAnanda Everingham
Best SoundKanit Arrow Studio
Best Original SongPra Yok Bok Lao - Greasy Café
29th Saraswati Royal AwardsBest FilmShambhala
Best DirectorPanjapong Kongkanoy
Best Leading ActorSunny Suwanmethanon
Best Supporting ActorAnanda Everingham
Best CinematographyNattawut Kittikhun
Best SoundKanit Arrow Studio
Best Original SongPra Yok Bok Lao - Greasy Café
Best Special Image TechniquesZurreal Studio
Outstanding Young Film DirectorPanjapong Kongkanoy
Siamdara Stars AwardsBest FilmShambhala
Best Film DirectorPanjapong Kongkanoy
Best Film ActorAnanda Everingham

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shambhala . BK - THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO BANGKOK . Staff . BK. Aug 29, 2012.
  2. BK Film Awards 2013: Thailand's Best Movies. BK - THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO BANGKOK. FEB 20, 2013.