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The Medium

The Medium

A story about shamanism in Thailand.

20217.02h 11m

Overview

A shaman's family learn that their goddess is supposedly controlling one of them. However, their lives take a frightening turn when they realise the goddess has nothing to do with the possession.

Directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun
Written by Banjong Pisanthanakun, Na Hong-jin, Choi Cha-won
Produced by Na Hong-jin, Banjong Pisanthanakun
Box Office0Revenue: $7.2M

Top Cast

Narilya Gulmongkolpech

Narilya Gulmongkolpech

Mink

Sawanee Utoomma

Sawanee Utoomma

Nim

S

Sirani Yankittikan

Noi

Yasaka Chaisorn

Yasaka Chaisorn

Manit

Boonsong Nakphoo

Boonsong Nakphoo

Santi

A

Arunee Wattana

Pang

Thanutphon Boonsang

Thanutphon Boonsang

Lisa

Pakapol Srirongmuang

Pakapol Srirongmuang

Producer

A

Akkaradech Rattanawong

Pong

C

Chatchawat Sanveang

Cameraman

Themes & Keywords

supernaturalmediumgravethailandshamanoccultfake documentaryfound footageaggressivefolk horrorsupernatural horrorpseudo-documentaryfaux documentary

About The Medium

The Medium is a horror, thriller film released in 2021 exploring themes of supernatural, medium, grave, thailand, shaman, occult. Directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun, it stars Narilya Gulmongkolpech, Sawanee Utoomma, Sirani Yankittikan. A shaman's family learn that their goddess is supposedly controlling one of them. However, their lives take a frightening turn when they realise the goddess has nothing to do with the possession.

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