App War
2018 Thai romantic comedy-drama film by Yanyong Kuruangkura
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App War (Thai: แอปชนแอป; RTGS: Aep Chon Aep) is a 2018 Thai romantic comedy-drama film directed by Yanyong Kuruangkura.[1] It stars Nat Kitcharit, Varitsara Yu (JingJing), Patchanan Jiajirachote (Orn), Sirat Intarachote (Too), Tanaphop Yoovichit (Third), Ticha Wongtipkanon and Apiwit Reardon (Rang).[2] The film follows two entrepreneurs, Bomb and June, who become rivals after serendipitous encounters as they compete for investment in a national start-up competition by developing similar apps.[3]
Thaiแอปชนแอป
Directed byYanyong Kuruangkura
Screenplay by
- Phuwanit Pholdee
- Sutthipong Phanthanalai
- Rangsima Akarawiwat
Produced by
- Amornthep Sukmanont
- Charoen Kaithitisuwan
- Genwaii Thongdenok
- Nitcha-orn Palakon
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| Thai | แอปชนแอป |
| Directed by | Yanyong Kuruangkura |
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| Produced by |
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| Cinematography | Phaklao Jiraungkoonkun |
| Music by | Chapavich Temnitikul |
Production companies | TMoment Foolhouse Production |
| Distributed by | TMoment |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | Thailand |
| Language | Thai |
| Box office | ฿17.8 Million |
Produced and distributed by TMoment with the co-production of Foolhouse Production, the film was theatrically released in Thailand on August 1, 2018.[4]
Cast and characters
Main
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- Nat Kitcharit as Bomb
- A programmer on the Inviter team whose niche interests make him feel out of place, prompting him to build an app that unites people with shared interests to connect and interact.
- Varitsara Yu (JingJing) as June
- A marketing member on the Amjoin team who faces pressure from her father, hoping to breaks her twelve-competition losing streak before being forced to give up her ambitions to work for the family company.
Supporting
- Patchanan Jiajirachote (Orn) as Mild
- A new intern at Amjoin assigned to investigate the Inviter startup, only to find herself living and working within both teams.
- Sirat Intarachote (Too) as Tai
- A graphic designer on the Inviter team who, despite his hesitation, acts as an undercover spy for Amjoin where he eventually discovers the meaning in his work.
- Apiwit Reardon (Rang) as Build
- A marketing member on the Inviter team known for his intense and straightforward personality, whose relentless drive often leads him to sacrifice anything to achieve his goals.
- Ticha Wongtipkanon as Fai
- A software engineer on the Amjoin team whose ambitious nature and feisty temperament drive her to achieve her goals by any means necessary.
- Tanaphop Yoovichit (Third) as Bun
- A creative designer on the Amjoin team who is strong willed and confident, known for his artistic vision, varied fashion sense, and loyalty to his friends.
Soundtrack
- "Keep Going" (App War version) by Boom Boom Cash
Release and reception
App War earned ฿1.3 million on its opening day, with an additional ฿2.02 million brought in from early Wednesday screenings. It grossed ฿8.64 million after its first weekend of release and finished its theatrical run with a total revenue of ฿17.8 million.
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
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| 28th Suphannahong National Film Awards | 2019 | Best Film Director | Yanyong Kuruangkura | Nominated |
| Best Leading Actress | Varitsara Yu | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Patchanan Jiajirachote | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Cinematography | Phaklao Jiraungkoonkun | Nominated | ||
| Best Film Editing | Foolhouse Production | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound Editing and Mixing | Kantana Group | Nominated | ||
| Best Costume Design | Pawaret Wongaram | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Art Direction | Toey Jaruwateekul | Nominated | ||
| 15th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Best Film Director | Yanyong Kuruangkura | Nominated | |
| Best Leading Actress | Varitsara Yu | Won | ||
| 27th Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Picture | N/a | Nominated | |
| Best Director | Yanyong Kuruangkura | Nominated | ||
| Best Leading Actor | Nat Kitcharit | Nominated | ||
| Best Leading Actress | Varitsara Yu | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Sirat Intarachote | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Patchanan Jiajirachote | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Phuwanit Pholdee, Sutthipong Phanthanalai, Rangsima Akarawiwat | Nominated | ||
| Excellent Cinematography | Foolhouse Production | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Production Design | Toey Jaruwateekul | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Original Score | Chapavich Temnitikul | Nominated | ||
| 9th Thai Film Director Awards | Best Picture | N/a | Nominated | |
| Best Director | Yanyong Kuruangkura | Runner-up | ||
| Best Leading Actress | Varitsara Yu | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Patchanan Jiajirachote | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Sirat Intarachote | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Phuwanit Pholdee, Sutthipong Phanthanalai, Rangsima Akarawiwat | Nominated | ||
| 16th Starpics Thai Film Awards | Best Leading Actor | Nat Kitcharit | Nominated | |
| Best Leading Actress | Varitsara Yu | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Sirat Intarachote | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Phaklao Jiraungkoonkun | Nominated | ||
| Best Editing | Ratchaphan Phisutsinthop, Chaloemkiat Saeyong, Thirapat Charoenpakdee, Manussa Vorasingha, Artid Kenchompu | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Production Design | Toey Jaruwateekul | Nominated |