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Pop Aye

Pop Aye

2017Movie⏱️ 1h 44m
ComedyDrama
6.6
IMDB Rating
1,176 votes

On a chance encounter, a disenchanted architect bumps into his long-lost elephant on the streets of Bangkok. Excited, he takes his elephant on a journey across Thailand, in search of the farm where they grew up together.

Director
Kirsten Tan
Writers
N/A
Stars
Thaneth Warakulnukroh, Penpak Sirikul, Bong
Release Date
April 13, 2017
Language
Thai
Country
Thailand, Singapore
🏆 5
Wins
🎯 15
Nominations
💬 4
Reviews
📋 3.2K
Watchlists
📽️ View on IMDB

🎭 Top Cast

Thaneth Warakulnukroh
Thaneth Warakulnukroh
as Thana
Penpak Sirikul
Penpak Sirikul
as Bo
👤
Bong
as Popeye
👤
Sasapin Siriwanij
as TV Host
👤
Chatchawan Wongarj
as Senior Monk
👤
Darunrat Nopsaeng
as Bar Owner
👤
Naphawan Seeraksa
as Ja
👤
Prawit Boonprakong
as Officer Chad
👤
Wachira Supasu
as Peak's Wife
👤
Chainarong Phokaew
as Mahout

💰 Box Office

$204,464
Worldwide Gross
$77,976
Domestic Gross
$3,598
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Sound
Dolby
Color
Color
Filming Location
Thailand
Production
185 Films, E&W Films, Giraffe Pictures

🏷️ Keywords

elephanthusband wife relationshipanimal in titlemale female relationshipman elephant relationship

🎯 Categories

ThaiComedyDrama

⭐ Featured Review

Pop Aye
by theta302017-09-03
6/10

"A middle age architect named Thana buys an elephant and starts travel by road. He leaves home due to some domestic issues with his wife. Along the travel he encounters few quaint characters. It is clear from beginning that the elephant is a fit metaphor for the protagonist. The movie is recommended for elderly people since there are many instances in which the aging theme is treated. Another sub-theme is dealing with the memories of the past. Along the way, Thana also encounters greed, ignorance, selfishness or cruelty. Occasionally, there are moments of gratitude and kindness. One of the c..."

💡 Did You Know?

Film-maker Kirsten Tan picked up the first-ever Sundance award won by a Singaporean for this film Pop Aye.

📖 Synopsis

On a chance encounter, a disenchanted architect bumps into his long-lost elephant on the streets of Bangkok. Excited, he takes his elephant on a journey across Thailand, in search of the farm where they grew up together.