Jan Dara: The Beginning

Jan Dara: The Beginning

137 mins | Drama, Romance | Sept. 6, 2012

Set in the 1930s, the story recounts the growing pains of Jan, whose mother dies while giving birth to him and who’s intensely hated by his sadistic and debauched father. Jan grows up with his stepmother, and he struggles to reconcile his guilt and longing with different women in his life.

Jan Dara: The Beginning

137 mins | Drama, Romance | Sept. 6, 2012

Jan Dara: The Beginning
Set in the 1930s, the story recounts the growing pains of Jan, whose mother dies while giving birth to him and who’s intensely hated by his sadistic and debauched father. Jan grows up with his stepmother, and he struggles to reconcile his guilt and longing with different women in his life.
IMDb rating 5.7
Producers Sahamongkolfilm
Original title จันดารา ปฐมบท
Directors Pundhevanop Dhewakul
Writers Pundhevanop Dhewakul, Utsana Phleungtham

Cast

Mario Maurer

as Jan Dara

Chaiyapol Pupart

as Ken Krathingthong

Sakrat Ruekthamrong

as Luang Wissanandacha

Bongkoj Khongmalai

as Miss Waad

Sawika Chaiyadech

as Dara / Hyacinth

Rudklao Amratisha

as Lady Pijitruksa

Shou Nishino

as Miss Kaew

Rhatha Phongam

as Mrs. Boonlueang

Thephasadin Na Ayutthaya

as Mr. Khachon

Krerkkiat Punpiputt

as H. R. H. Prince

Pongpat Wachirabunjong

as Hyacinth's Father

Ruangsak Loychusak

as Pol. SubLt. Rueangyot

Piya Sawetpikul

as Som Jook

Mayuree Israsena Na Ayudhya

as Traditional Doctor

Nicolas Chadiyayi

as Jan Dara (age 10 years)

Michael Petersanik

as Ken Krathingthong (age 11 years)

Pantharee Sutcharit

as Kaew (age 8 years)

Nicolas Techin Chardigny

as Jan Dara (age 5 years)

Sawai Rodpetch

as Chom

Pissana Prayoonthong

as Ken's Woman

Phongsiree Bunluewong

as Capt. Danai