Hormones (2008 film)
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Hormones is a 2008
Thai
romantic comedy film
directed by Songyos Sugmakanan
. The literal meaning of the Thai title is 'restless hearts during school break' or 'school break, hearts aflutter'.
but points out that relationships in Asian culture are not comparable to those in Western culture.
The studio was anxious to avoid the possible controversy involved in having Japanese adult video star Sora Aoi
in a movie directed at a teen audience so her name was omitted in promotional materials although she appears in the trailer. Sugmakanan has said that the segment in which Aoi appears was based on a friend's actual experiences.
A Daily XPress review of the movie calls it "sexy and funny" as well as "Thought-provoking and nostalgic". The film won the Jury's Special Prize at the fourth Asian Marine Film Festival held in Makuhari, Japan, an award which one journalist ascribes to the presence of Sora Aoi.
2008 in film
This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008...
Thai
Cinema of Thailand
The cinema of Thailand dates back to the early days of filmmaking, when King Chulalongkorn's 1897 visit to Bern, Switzerland was recorded by Francois-Henri Lavancy-Clarke. The film was then brought to Bangkok, where it was exhibited...
romantic comedy film
Romantic comedy film
Romantic comedy films are films with light-hearted, humorous plotlines, centered on romantic ideals such as that true love is able to surmount most obstacles. One dictionary definition is "a funny movie, play, or television program about a love story that ends happily"...
directed by Songyos Sugmakanan
Songyos Sugmakanan
- Filmography :* My Elephant - short film* Fan Chan - co-directed* Dorm * Hormones...
. The literal meaning of the Thai title is 'restless hearts during school break' or 'school break, hearts aflutter'.
Plot
The film revolves around a group of high school and university students during their school break, and the relationships that develop (or don't). Four threads are followed: Pu (Charlie Trairat) and Mai (Sirachuch Chienthaworn) are in competition for Nana (Ungsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha), class geek Jo (Ratchu Surachalas) is in love with a popular girl C (Chutima Teepanat) while Oh Lek (Focus Jirakul) is wild about Taiwanese pop sensation Didi (Lu Ting Wei), and Hern (Chantawit Thanasewee) is thinking of cheating on his girlfriend Nuan (Thaniya Ummaritchoti) when he meets Japanese tourist Aoi (Sora Aoi).Cast
- Charlie TrairatCharlie TrairatCharlie Trairat or 'NAK' is a Thai film actor. He is the youngest son of 6 siblings. He started his movie career since he was not even 1 y/o in the movie Once Upon A Time directed by Thai classic director 'Bhandit Rittakol.' He became well known after his co-starring role in Fan Chan , the Thai...
as Pu - Sirachuch Chienthaworn as Mai
- Ungsumalynn SirapatsakmethaUngsumalynn SirapatsakmethaUngsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha or Pattie , is a Thai film and television actress and model. She was a lead actress in Hormones or Pit Thoem Yai Hua Chai Wawun in 2008 and Bangkok Traffic Love Story in 2009.-Biography:Born in Bangkok, Thailand, Pattie has one elder brother and two elder...
as Nana - Focus Jirakul as Oh Lek
- Ratchu Surachalas as Jo
- Chutima Teepanat as C
- Thaniya Ummaritchoti as Nuan
- Chantawit Thanasewee as Hern
- Sora AoiSora Aoiis a Japanese AV idol, nude model, and media personality. In addition to being a multiple award winning actress in the AV field, she has also attained mainstream media recognition.- Early life :...
as Aoi - Lu Ting Wei as Didi
- Chaleumpol Tikumpornteerawong
Production
Director Sugmakanan admits he was inspired by the format of the British romantic comedy Love ActuallyLove Actually
Love Actually is a 2003 British romantic comedy film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The screenplay delves into different aspects of love as shown through ten separate stories involving a wide variety of individuals, many of whom are shown to be interlinked as their tales progress...
but points out that relationships in Asian culture are not comparable to those in Western culture.
The studio was anxious to avoid the possible controversy involved in having Japanese adult video star Sora Aoi
Sora Aoi
is a Japanese AV idol, nude model, and media personality. In addition to being a multiple award winning actress in the AV field, she has also attained mainstream media recognition.- Early life :...
in a movie directed at a teen audience so her name was omitted in promotional materials although she appears in the trailer. Sugmakanan has said that the segment in which Aoi appears was based on a friend's actual experiences.
Reception
The film saw national release in 163 theatres and earned an unprecedented (for GTH films) 10 million baht on its first day, totalling 34.1 million in its opening weekend. It earned a total of 80 million baht in the box office and was the third-largest grossing Thai film in 2008.A Daily XPress review of the movie calls it "sexy and funny" as well as "Thought-provoking and nostalgic". The film won the Jury's Special Prize at the fourth Asian Marine Film Festival held in Makuhari, Japan, an award which one journalist ascribes to the presence of Sora Aoi.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Country | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4th Asian Marine Film Festival | The Juries' Special Prize | Japan | |
| 2009 | 6th Starpics Thai Films Awards | Best Picture | Thailand | |
| 2009 | 6th Starpics Thai Films Awards | Best Director | Thailand | |
| 2009 | 6th Starpics Thai Films Awards | Best Film Editing | Thailand | |
| 2009 | 18th Thai National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Focus Jirakul) | Thailand | |
| 2009 | 18th Thai National Film Awards | Best Costume Design | Thailand | |
| 2009 | 17th Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Picture | Thailand | |
| 2009 | 17th Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Director | Thailand | |
| 2009 | 17th Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Ratchu Surajaras) | Thailand | |
| 2009 | 17th Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Focus Jirakul) | Thailand | |
| 2009 | 17th Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Screenplay | Thailand | |
| 2009 | 17th Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Film Editing | Thailand | |
| 2009 | 17th Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Original Score | Thailand | |
| 2009 | 6th Hamburger Awards | Best Actress (Focus Jirakul) | Thailand | |
| 2009 | 6th Hamburger Awards | Favourite Scene-Stealing Actress (Sora Aoi Sora Aoi is a Japanese AV idol, nude model, and media personality. In addition to being a multiple award winning actress in the AV field, she has also attained mainstream media recognition.- Early life :... ) |
Thailand | |
| 2009 | 6th Hamburger Awards | Best Original Song (รอเธอหันมา – โฟกัส จิระกุล) | Thailand | |
| 2009 | 6th Hamburger Awards | Best Original Song (อย่างน้อย – บิ๊กแอส) | Thailand | |
External links
- YouTube Hormones Official Thai Trailer
- Hormones at Siam Zone (in Thai)
- Hormones at the Internet Movie Database