Alone (2007 film)

Infobox Film
name = Alone


caption = Thai theatrical poster.
director = Banjong Pisanthanakun Parkpoom Wongpoom
producer = Yongyoot Thongkongtoon Yodphet Sudsawad Mingmongkol Sonakul
writer =
narrator =
starring = Marsha Wattanapanich
music =
cinematography = Niramon Ross
editing =
distributor = GTH 24 Frames [http://www.twitchfilm.net/archives/010441.html Thai horror hit Alone finds a US home] , Twitchfilm.net, retrieved 2007-06-20.]
released = Thailand (wide release):
March 29, 2007
runtime = 95 min.
country = Thailand
language = Thai
budget =
preceded_by =
followed_by =
website = http://www.alone-themovie.com
amg_id =
imdb_id = 0484090

"Alone" ( _th. แฝด, or "Fad", literally "twin") is a 2007 Thai horror film directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom, a duo whose debut film, "Shutter", was a box-office smash in Thailand and other Asian countries. "Alone" stars Thai-German pop singer Marsha Wattanapanich in her first film role in 15 years. [http://www.nationmultimedia.com/webblog/view_blog.php?uid=295&bid=2087 Is Marsha sure she wants to get back into movies?] , The Nation, retrieved 2007-03-22.]

Plot

Pim was born as a twin, conjoined at the stomach with her sister, Ploy. Ploy acted as an older sister, and was very protective of Pim; even going as far as throwing rocks at a group of children who were taunting them. While they were staying in a hospital, Pim and Ploy met a boy named Wee. Although both loved him, Wee only returned Pim's affections, which made Ploy angry and jealous. Finally Wee recovers from his illness and was able to leave. As he is getting into the car, Wee decided he wanted to see Pim one last time. Since the twins' room was on the second floor, he decides to call to her. As much as Pim wants to see Wee, Ploy would not get out of bed. Wee is upset and leaves. Angry and in tears, Pim demands that she and Ploy be separated. The twins had an operation to separate them, but Ploy did not survive.

Several years later Pim, who is now living in South Korea and is dating Wee, receives a phone call from Thailand that her mother has had a stroke. When Pim and Wee return to Thailand, Ploy comes back to haunt her. Curious, Wee looks into Pim's family affairs. In a stroke of irony, Wee learns that Pim is actually Ploy. Revealed in a flashback, Ploy strangled Pim in a jealous rage after Pim demanded they be separated. In order to save Ploy's life, doctors had to amputate Pim's corpse from Ploy. Ploy assumed Pim's identity in order to be with Wee. Throughout the film, Pim's ghost was actually trying to tell Wee of this. Ploy's mother knew of her actions as well, tried to tell him, but was unable to talk due to her weakened state.

After confronting Ploy, Ploy takes Wee hostage, but not before killing her mother. However, Wee escapes, and the ensuing fight with Ploy causes the house to catch on fire. Wee escapes, but a shelf falls on Ploy. Trapped underneath, Pim's ghost confronts and holds her down, taking Ploy with her as burning debris rains down around them. In the end, Wee visits Pim's grave, apologizes, and places a necklace on her tombstone.

Cast

* Marsha Wattanapanich as Pim and Ploy
* Vittaya Wasukraipaisan as Wee
* Ruchanu Boonchooduang as Pim's and Ploy's mother
* Hatairat Egereff as Pim, age 15
* Rutairat Egereff as Ploy, age 15
* Chutikan Vimuktananda as Pim, age 7
* Chayakan Vimuktananda as Ploy, age 7
* Namo Tongkumnerd as Wee, age 15

oundtrack

The closing credits feature a song by Marsha Wattanapanich, "Suan Neung Khong Chan (A Part of Me)".

Festivals and awards

Since its general release in Thailand cinemas, "Alone" has made the rounds at film festivals, playing at the 2007 Bangkok International Film Festival. At Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, the film won awards for best director and best actress. [ [http://fantasticfest.bside.com/2007/?_action=search&festivalId=10917096&keyword_operator=%3D&keyword_id=33291327&keyword=Alone Alone] at Fantastic Fest, retrieved 2007-09-28] [http://twitchfilm.net/site/view/alone-sweeps-la-screamfest-awards/ Alone sweeps LA Screamfest awards] , Twitchfilm.net; retrieved 2007-10-24] It swept the awards at the 2007 Screamfest Horror Film Festival in Los Angeles, winning Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Editing. The film also won the top Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the 2007 Toronto After Dark festival. [ [http://torontoafterdark.com/site/index.php/the_festival/award_categories 2007 festival award winners] , Toronto After Dark, retrieved 2007-11-03]

DVD release

"Alone" has been released on Region 3 DVD in Hong Kong by Asia Video, with the original soundtrack and English and Traditional Chinese subtitles.

Remakes

An Indian remake, "Akela", is planned with the twins' names Akash (Alive One) and Prakash (Dead One) portrayed by an Indian actor, Genelia playing the girlfriend and Juhi Chawla playing the twins' mother.Fact|date=June 2007

In the United States, remake rights and all North American distribution rights were acquired by indie distributor 24 Frames.

References

External links

* [http://www.faddthemovie.com/ Official site] th icon
* [http://www.alone-themovie.com Official site] en icon
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