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Cemetery of Splendor

Cemetery of Splendor

20155.92h 2m

Overview

In a hospital, ten soldiers are being treated for a mysterious sleeping sickness. In a story in which dreams can be experienced by others, and in which goddesses can sit casually with mortals, a nurse learns the reason why the patients will never be cured, and forms a telepathic bond with one of them.

Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Written by Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Produced by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Keith Griffiths, Hans W. Geißendörfer
Box OfficeBudget: $980KRevenue: $89K

Top Cast

Jenjira Pongpas

Jenjira Pongpas

Jen

Banlop Lomnoi

Banlop Lomnoi

Itt

J

Jarinpattra Rueangram

Keng

P

Petcharat Chaiburi

Nurse Tet

T

Tawatchai Buawat

Meditation Instructor

S

Sujittraporn Wongsrikeaw

Goddess #1

B

Bhattaratorn Senkraigul

Goddess #2

Sakda Kaewbuadee

Sakda Kaewbuadee

Tong

P

Pongsadhorn Lertsukon

Library Director

S

Sasipim Piwansenee

Cream Hostess

Themes & Keywords

cemeteryriversoldierillnesssleeping

About Cemetery of Splendor

Cemetery of Splendor is a drama, fantasy film released in 2015 exploring themes of cemetery, river, soldier, illness, sleeping. Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, it stars Jenjira Pongpas, Banlop Lomnoi, Jarinpattra Rueangram. In a hospital, ten soldiers are being treated for a mysterious sleeping sickness. In a story in which dreams can be experienced by others, and in which goddesses can sit casually with mortals, a nurse learns the reason why the patients will never be cured, and forms a telepathic bond with one of them.

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