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Beauty 99
When Gao Fei, the third son of a rich business man, first meets Qi Mei, a girl with a completely different lifestyle, he's struck by their similarities. Coincidence after coincidence leads them to meet several times, and Gao Fei begins to fall in love with Qi Mei. Unknown to him, his older brother, Gao Qun, has fallen for the same girl, but their parents disapprove of either son being in a relationship with Qi Mei. Things get even more complicated when Gao Qun dies in a car crash right after Qi Mei accepts Gao Fei, causing a guilt in Gao Fei that drives him and Qi Mei apart. Faced with opposition from Gao Fei's parents and interference from Qi Mei's best friend, Tian Li, and Gao Fei's older brother Gao Jie, Gao Fei and Qi Mei seem destined to never be together. Little do they know that the fate that connects them started much earlier...
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Plot Summary
In the competitive world of beauty pageants, a young woman named Som becomes obsessed with winning the prestigious "Beauty 99" crown. As the competition intensifies, she faces rivalries, personal sacrifices, and moral dilemmas that test her resolve and her understanding of true beauty. The film delves into the pressures and manipulations behind the scenes of such events.
Critical Reception
Beauty 99 was a modest release that garnered some attention in its native Thailand for its portrayal of the darker side of the beauty pageant industry. While not a major critical darling internationally, it was noted for its attempt to explore the psychological toll on participants.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its examination of the pressures faced by young women in beauty contests.
Criticized by some for its melodramatic tone.
Noted for its visual style in depicting the pageant world.
Google audience: Audience reception for Beauty 99 is limited due to its niche release. Where available, reviews tend to focus on its dramatic narrative and its portrayal of the aspirations and struggles of pageant contestants.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Chommanee Sripattarataworn, is known for her work in Thai television dramas, and 'Beauty 99' marked her foray into feature film direction.
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