Review of Mysterious Object at Noon (2000) by Martin T — 28 May 2008
It can sit alongside Linklater's Slacker or Kim's Real Fiction as an example of experimental "exquisite corpse" style storytelling, in which the central plot (if there is one) is told by a constantly rotating cast of participants.
In this case, a woman telling a painful story of being sold into prostitution by her parents is interrupted by the cameraman who suggests she tell something else. This story, a tale of a crippled boy and his teacher, is told, retold, and transmuted until it becomes a fantastic composite containing bits of each person who helped tell it.
Along the way there are many other (seemingly) random snippets which don't necessarily add to the main story, but don't exactly detract either(the amulet-centric piece in the doctor's office was particularly funny).
Highly recommended if you're up for something difficult and very Thai.
This review of Mysterious Object at Noon (2000) was written by Martin T on 28 May 2008.
Mysterious Object at Noon has generally received positive reviews.
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