think_too_mut Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 Saw the movie last night, has English subtitle. 3 prostitutes live together, serve rich Thais. The picture of them is a bit rosy - their customers are nice looking gentlemen, mid 30s. One of the girls ends up opening a high class beauty saloon with the money from her customer, a rich writer, who accepts the invitiation to come to the opening ceremony. I may have missed the point as the translation could have ben lousy, but there was no looking down on the whores, whatsoever. A new approach or just an artistic exception? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BkkShaggy Posted October 8, 2002 Report Share Posted October 8, 2002 "I may have missed the point as the translation could have ben lousy, but there was no looking down on the whores, whatsoever. A new approach or just an artistic exception? " ............... This is exactly the notion that the Thai director would like to convey to the public. Oh, yes, the director is a guy. Some sectors of Thai society are already cherished the value. Being a good daughter outweighs being immorale becoming a prostitute as long as it brings money to the family. This value is one of the important values that makes prostitution in Thailand acceptable somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUZIBANDIT Posted October 15, 2002 Report Share Posted October 15, 2002 The translation was atrocious. Absolutely horrible. The director did seem to like to put a positive spin on everything. This movie makes it look like every women in a Thai prison was put there for protecting herself against an abusive man. The prison bull dyke was good comic relief (unintentional?). All in all, I would have liked to have walked out half-way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2002 Report Share Posted November 12, 2002 Didn't find it so horrific...Walked out of Red Dragon on Sunday though. Anybody knows where I can meet the girl beeing butchered by the taxi driver in the movie?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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