Mobile Men

Mobile Men

2008 · 4 min · ★ 6.5 · Documentary

A joyful shot recorded by Weerasethakul himself and two young men who become acquainted by filming each other in the back of a moving pickup truck. Though seemingly playful, the short film is a subtle portrait of migrant workers in the north of Thailand.

Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul

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