Ta Ba Tak
Ta Ba Tak

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Ta Ba Tak

1977
Movie
121 min
Thai

Pattaya police received news that a gang was kidnapping women to sell abroad. Fleeing to hide in the area, Captain Thai Tae is assigned a mission to catch this criminal gang. On the other side, Saenrak, a young woman who came out to look for her younger sister in Pattaya, had an affair in Ukrit's shop. Which is actually where the captured young woman was kept.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Abbas KiarostamiGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A young boy named Farhad is entranced by a toy car and desperately wants it. His older brother, who is responsible for him, is often distracted by games, leaving Farhad to his own devices. The film explores the boy's attempts to acquire the car and the consequences of his actions, highlighting themes of childhood desire and responsibility.

Critical Reception

Ta Ba Tak is recognized as an early and significant work by Abbas Kiarostami, showcasing his emerging style of neorealism and focus on child protagonists. While not as widely discussed as his later films, it is appreciated for its poignant portrayal of childhood and its subtle social commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic depiction of childhood innocence and desire.

  • Noted for its simple yet effective storytelling and visual style.

  • Seen as a precursor to Kiarostami's later explorations of children's perspectives.

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Fun Fact

Abbas Kiarostami, known for his minimalist and humanist approach, often cast non-professional actors, particularly children, to achieve a sense of authenticity in his films, a practice evident in 'Ta Ba Tak'.

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