Sunset at Chaophraya 2013 Film Overview

Sunset at Chaophraya, known in Thai as คู่กรรม (Khu Kam), is a 2013 Thai romantic drama film directed by Kittikorn Liasirikun. The screenplay was adapted by Kittikorn Liasirikun from the renowned novel of the same name by Thommayanti. Production filming took place between September 2012 and January 2013, distributed by M-39.

Khu Kam official film poster showing the main characters — Khu Kam official film poster

Plot and Background

Set in Thailand during World War II, the narrative portrays a tragic romance between Kobori, an Imperial Japanese Navy officer, and Angsumalin, a Thai woman tied to the Free Thai resistance movement. The feature serves as a cinematic adaptation of Thommayanti's literary work and follows earlier screen adaptations, including the 1996 film version.

Cast

The principal cast features Nadech Kugimiya as Kobori and Amarawadee Decabales as Angsumalin, also known as Hideko. Supporting cast members include Nithit Warayanon as Wanus, Marina Muongsiri, Kolpong Boonnak, and Surachai Chanthimakorn.

Promotional still image from the movie Sunset at Chaophraya — Promotional still from the film