Dream! – Movie Review
First Reaction – Dream! Is a beautiful story, lovely songs and brilliant performances.
Where to Watch
Premiering on June 22 at London’s Raindance Film Festival
Director: Paul Spurrier
Writer: Jiriya Spurrier, Paul Spurrier (Screenplay)
Cast
- Amata Masmalai
- Vithaya Pansrinarm
- Chomphupak Poonpol
- Manatsanum Phanlerdwongsakul
- Sahajak Boonthanakit
Plot: A young girl lives in the mountains of Northern Thailand. When she is tragically orphaned, she sets out on a lone quest for a new home and family. Her journey will take her across Thailand, and bring many adventures.
Runtime: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Dream! Starts when Lek (Masmalai) sees her abusive father murder her mother. She goes on the run with her doll, searching for a new place in life. On her journey, she meets spoiled Namwaan (Chongprasith), who offers her friendship.
However, the journey shows her touching people’s lives and giving those people a new perspective on life. Lek learns the importance of meeting new people outside of her normal sphere, and in doing so, she gains a deeper understanding of the world while finding her place within it.
Verdict on Dream!
Recap
The movie follows a young girl who is orphaned and on the run. She wants to escape life at home and travels around Thailand, where she meets people from different worlds. Her journey helps her learn more and help others, giving her a chance to understand the importance of life.
Best Parts
The movie is a beautiful story of seeing the world through the eyes of innocence. It shows how Lek learns more than she ever imagined, and her journey takes her places unlikely before. The movie uses the ups and downs of people you can meet in life, which help move the story along nicely. We get wonderful performances from the whole cast. It does have elements of Pinocchio, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Wizard of Oz.
Final Thoughts –Dream! Is a beautiful journey about finding yourself.
