Dear Galileo (2009 Film)

Dear Galileo (Thai: หนีตามกาลิเลโอ; RTGS: Nee Dtaam Galileo) is a 2009 Thai drama film directed by Nithiwat Tharathorn. The film follows two young Thai women, Cherry and Noon, who embark on a year-long backpacking journey across Europe. Driven by personal challenges—one having been suspended from university and the other dealing with heartbreak—the pair travels to London, Paris, and Rome under the guise of attending English language courses.

Dear Galileo promotional poster — Promotional material for the 2009 film Dear Galileo.

The protagonists set out with a vow to remain together throughout their travels, though their journey tests the limits of their friendship and their original plans. The film explores themes of youth, independence, and the unpredictable nature of life abroad.

Scene from Dear Galileo — A scene featuring the protagonists in Europe.

The film was released in Thailand on July 23, 2009, and has a runtime of 129 minutes. It later received an international festival premiere at the 12th Udine Far East Film Festival in 2010.