# Tropical Malady (2004)

> A tender rural romance between two Thai men dissolves into a mesmerizing jungle odyssey where desire, fear, and animal myth become inseparable.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6503

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
- Director: Apichatpong Weerasethakul
- Cast: Banlop Lomnoi, Sakda Kaewbuadee, Siriwej Jareornchon, Udom Promma, Huey Deesom, Saritpong Boonyadison, Arna Rattapan, Donruedee Chana
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0381668/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: glacial
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: labyrinthine
- Violence: mild
- Mood: dreamy, sensuous, eerie, arthouse film night, quiet evening

## Synopsis

A haunting exploration of love and fear set against the backdrop of a lush jungle.

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