Cannes Film Festival 2026 | BFI London Film Festival 2026
Sutherland Award, First Feature Competition, BFI London Film Festival 2026
After hearing a prophecy that his elderly mother may die soon, Sakol sets out on a one-day pilgrimage to nine temples as a remedy. Just two weeks before her birthday, he brings his ailing mother, along with his wife, brother, sister, and children, on the journey, moving through the splendor of Thai temple architecture. From one temple to another, the nine family members continue their rituals, while the grandmother of the family grows increasingly weary, both physically and mentally.
Bangkok-based Chidgasornpongse (Boat) studied architecture at Chulalongkorn University and earned an MFA from California Institute of the Arts. His debut documentary, Railway Sleepers, premiered in Busan and Berlin. He has worked as assistant director to Apichatpong Weerasethakul on several films.
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