Fatherland (2012)
The violent unrest between Buddhists and Muslims in the three southernmost provinces of Thailand, sparked in 2004, has grown into a brutal insurgency that has claimed more than 5,000 lives on both sides. Police Captain Taron Yangcheepchob (Sukollawat Kanarot), a Thai Buddhist from Bangkok, volunteers to a posting at a station in the troubled South. He begins to understand the roots of the conflict and how policies of successive governments have failed to stem the ongoing violence. As his worldview is challenged, Taron's heart begins to change, and he finds himself drawn towards Islam.
Director: Yuthlert Sippapak
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: December 5, 2012
Cast
Editing: Tawat Siripong
Country: Thailand
Language: ภาษาไทย
Original Language: th
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fatherland about?
- The violent unrest between Buddhists and Muslims in the three southernmost provinces of Thailand, sparked in 2004, has grown into a brutal insurgency that has claimed more than 5,000 lives on both sides. Police Captain Taron Yangcheepchob (Sukollawat Kanarot), a Thai Buddhist from Bangkok, volunteers to a posting at a station in the troubled South. He begins to understand the roots of the conflict and how policies of successive governments have failed to stem the ongoing violence. As his worldview is challenged, Taron's heart begins to change, and he finds himself drawn towards Islam.
- Who directed Fatherland?
- Fatherland was directed by Yuthlert Sippapak.
- Who stars in Fatherland?
- Fatherland stars Ananda Everingham, Davika Hoorne, Sukollawat Kanarot, Ranee Campen.
- How long is Fatherland?
- Fatherland has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Fatherland?
- Fatherland is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Fatherland produced?
- Fatherland was produced in Thailand.