36 (2012)
A quietly poetic Thai drama told through 36 photographs, exploring memory, connection, and the moments we choose to hold onto.
36 - Movie Information
- Original Title: 36
- Release Year: 2012
- Directed by: Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 1h 8m
- Original Language: Thai
- Spoken Languages: Thai
- Release Date (Theatrical): January 17, 2012 (Thailand), October 6, 2012 (South Korea)
- Alternative Titles: 36のシーン (JP)
- Production Companies: Pop Pictures, Very Sad Pictures
- Production Countries: Thailand
36 - Plot
A young location scout meets the art director of her project in a day they will keep in their memories for a while, each for their own reasons.
36 - Trailer
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Memory is a software.
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36 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit
Main Cast
- Koramit Vajrasthira
- Wanlop Rungkumjad
- Nottapon Boonprakob
- Sirima Aksornsawang
- Puangpaka Aksornsawang
- Itthisak Treesanga
- Siriporn Kongma
- Sivaroj Kongsakul
- Puangsoi Aksornsawang
- Non-touch Brahmse
Writers
- Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit
Producers
- Aditya Assarat
- Soros Sukhum
- Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit
36 - FAQs
What is 36 about?
36 follows a young location scout and an art director who spend a single day together on a film project. The story unfolds through 36 photographs, each capturing a moment they will both remember — though for very different, quietly emotional reasons. It's a delicate, introspective portrait of fleeting connection.
Why is the film called 36?
The title refers to the 36 exposures on a roll of analog film. Director Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit structures the entire movie around 36 still photographs, each one functioning as a scene. It's a deeply cinematic concept that ties the film's form directly to its themes of memory and image-making.
Who directed 36 (2012)?
36 was directed by Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit, a Thai filmmaker who also wrote and co-produced the film. It was his feature debut, and it announced him as a distinctive voice in contemporary Thai cinema, earning attention at international festivals for its inventive visual storytelling.
Who are the main actors in 36?
The film stars Koramit Vajrasthira as Sai and Wanlop Rungkumjad as Oom, with supporting performances from Nottapon Boonprakob, Sirima Aksornsawang, Puangpaka Aksornsawang, Itthisak Treesanga, Siriporn Kongma, Sivaroj Kongsakul, Puangsoi Aksornsawang, and Non-touch Brahmse.
How does 36 use photography as a storytelling device?
Rather than conventional scenes, 36 is composed entirely of still photographs — one for each frame on a roll of film. This bold structural choice transforms the movie into something between cinema and a photo essay, making the act of looking and remembering central to how the story is experienced.
When was 36 released?
36 had its Thai premiere on January 17, 2012, and later screened in South Korea on October 6, 2012. The film traveled the international festival circuit, introducing Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit's singular approach to a wider global audience beyond Thailand.
How long is 36?
36 runs for 68 minutes, making it a compact, focused feature. Its brief runtime feels entirely intentional — much like a single roll of film, the story is finite, precise, and complete. Every moment carries weight, and nothing overstays its welcome.
What are similar films to 36?
If 36 resonated with you, you might enjoy (500) Days of Summer (2009) for its inventive romantic structure, Kodachrome (2017) for its meditation on photography and memory, or For Her... (2017) and The First Girl I Loved (2021) for similarly quiet, emotionally intimate storytelling.
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