The story of Pong and Tong, a country boy who dreams of becoming a famous singer and musician. But the way is not as smooth as they think, so they have to fight, struggle, flip their lives, everything in order to hold their hopes with neighbors Tukta and Vi keep cheering.
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Cast
7 people
Billy Ogan
Pong
Also in
Indiana Joai: Elephant Cemetary
My Father's Menu
Surasak Wongthai
Tong
Known for
Inhuman Kiss
Ratchanok Saeng-Chuto
Tukta
Also in
Bad Genius: The Series
My Gear And Your Gown
Yanee Jongwisut
Vi
Also in
May-December Romance
Desirable Flowers
Arun Pawilai
Also in
Power Kids
The Last Shot
Suchao Pongwilai
Known for
Ong-Bak
Adirek Watleela
Known for
15+ Coming of Age
Adirek Watleela Director · Panya Nimchareonpong Cinematographer
First release August 25, 1988 · Produced in Thailand · Original title ฉลุย
Production
Tai Entertainment
Production
Thailand
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Languages
Original title
ฉลุย
Original language
Thai
Spoken on screen
Thai
Release dates
Thailand · August 25, 1988
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Australia
August 30, 2002 · Theatrical
Thailand
September 16, 2026 · Premiere · Bangkok International Film Festival
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