Ca-Bau-Kan
Ca-Bau-Kan

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Ca-Bau-Kan

2002
Movie
119 min
Indonesian

Determined to discover her roots, a young woman travels to Indonesia and pieces together her parents' unconventional love story.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Nirut SirijanyaGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

In a sleepy Thai village, a young man named Prai harbors dreams of a better life beyond his simple surroundings. He becomes entangled with a charismatic but dangerous local gangster, Ca-Bau-Kan, whose influence casts a long shadow over the community. As Prai gets deeper into Ca-Bau-Kan's world, he must confront difficult choices about loyalty, ambition, and the true meaning of success.

Critical Reception

Ca-Bau-Kan was met with a mixed reception. While some praised its attempt to explore themes of rural life and ambition in Thailand, others found its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. The film garnered some attention for its portrayal of local culture but struggled to find a wider audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic portrayal of Thai village life.

  • Criticized for a meandering and predictable plot.

  • Performances were noted as a mixed bag, with some standing out more than others.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for Ca-Bau-Kan is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment.

Fun Fact

The film was a relatively low-budget production, aiming to capture a realistic feel of rural Thai society.

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