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| Thai | 9 วัด สู่สวรรค์ |
| Directed by | Sompot Chidgasornpongse |
| Written by | Sompot Chidgasornpongse |
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| Cinematography | Jonathan Ricquebourg |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
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| Language | Thai |
9 Temples To Heaven (Thai: 9 วัด สู่สวรรค์) is a 2026 drama film written and directed by Sompot Chidgasornpongse, in his feature directing debut. Starring Surachai Ningsanond as Sakol, it follows his pilgrimage to nine temples after a fortune teller warns him about the imminent death of his mother (Amara Ramnarong).[1]
The film had its world premiere at the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 19 May, where it was nominated for the Caméra d'Or.[2]
Cast
[edit]- Amara Ramnarong as Grandma[2]
- Surachai Ningsanond as Sakol
- Jirawut Chiwaruck as Pongpol
- Yaneenan Jiraphatjittrin as Wimol
- Klaichan Phunman as Anchalee
- Sompop Songkampol as Tor
- Poon Sirapob as Koon
- Yada Karnjanisakorn as Yam
- Nichmon Shintadapong as Prae
Production
[edit]It was produced by Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul, to whom Chidgasornpongse had worked as assistant director in Tropical Malady (2004), Syndromes and a Century (2006), Cemetery of Splendour (2015), and Memoria (2021). It was also produced by Kick The Machine Films and At A Time (both in Thailand), with international co-production from E&W Films (Singapore), Petit Chaos (France), Needle in the Haystack (Norway), La Fonte (China), Square One Film (Hong Kong) and Qun Films (Indonesia).[3][4]
It's Chidgasornpongse feature fiction directing debut, following the documentary Mon Rot Fai (2016).
French cinematographer Jonathan Ricquebourg was the director of photography.[5]
Release
[edit]The film had its world premiere at the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 19 May, where it was nominated for the Caméra d'Or.[2]
It was selected for the 73rd Sydney Film Festival and the Shanghai International Film Festival, both in June 2026. It was also selected for the Main Slate of the 2026 New York Film Festival.[6]
International sales are handled by Playtime.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ Kerr, Elizabeth. "'9 Temples To Heaven' review: A poignant family road trip across contemporary Thailand produced by Apichatpong Weerasethakul". Screen. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- 1 2 3 "9 Temples to Heaven". Quinzaine des cinéastes. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- 1 2 Ramachandran, Naman (2026-05-22). "Thai Director Sompot Chidgasornpongse on '9 Temples to Heaven,' His Debut Feature at Cannes and Shanghai". Variety. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- ↑ Ntim, Zac (2026-05-22). "Sompot Chidgasornpongse & Thomas Hakim On '9 Temples To Heaven'". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- ↑ "Review: 9 Temples to Heaven". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. 2026-05-19. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- ↑ "9 Temples to Heaven". Film at Lincoln Center. Retrieved 2026-08-05.