
4 Kings: The Bonds of Brotherhood and the Weight of the Past
In his directorial debut, Phuttipong Nakthong presents 4 Kings, a stirring neo-noir crime drama that explores the complexities of youth, camaraderie, and conflict within the backdrop of Thailand's 1990s vocational school culture. This film immerses audiences into a turbulent era characterized by youthful rebellion and institutional rivalries. It's a poignant yet gritty narrative that straddles themes of friendship, rivalry, and the harsh realities of growing up amid societal expectations.