Special Report by Lekha Shankar
The 2026 Contemporary World Film Series at TK Park (Thailand Knowledge Park) comes to an end this month with two dynamic films from Asia
The first film, Sunset Sunrise from Japan, to be screened on Sunday 25 October, at TK Park in Bangkok.
The film is set in a lush island and has some great visuals, mixed with humour, pathos, and an underlying romance. There is also a great focus on food, which for those who love Japanese food, offers much delight. Set during the COVID-19 pandemic, the film has a strong health-theme. it follows a Tokyo office worker who moves to a small town while working remotely. Its lead actors are well-known figures in Japanese cinema, and their performances have won praise from audiences at festivals around the world.
The screening forms part of the Embassy of Japan’s celebrations marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Thailand in 2027. A reception featuring Japanese food will follow the screening. The film is supported by the Embassy of Japan and the Japan Foundation, while Japanese Ambassador Otaka Masato will deliver introductory remarks.
The second film Padu from Malaysia, will be screened on Saturday, 31 October, and is this year’s closing film.
This vibrant and inspiring sports drama portrays passion, perseverance, diversity, and the power of teamwork. Inspired by the extraordinary journey of Malaysia’s women’s national basketball team, the film follows the women’s path to numerous gold medals at the Souteast Asian Games.
The film offers an inspiring portrayal of strong, empowered Malaysian women who learn to confront and overcome challenges on the court and in their personal lives. This multi-ethnic team reflects the rich cultural mosaic of Malaysian society, and makes Padu a great closing film. A reception featuring Malaysian food will follow the screening, and the Malaysian Ambassador Datuk Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah, will deliver introductory remarks.
The 2026 Contemporary World Film Series at TK Park screened a bevy of films this year, including works from Nepal, India, Hungary, which were highly appreciated by packed audiences.
Supported by participating embassies, the series began at TK Park nearly a decade ago, had a break, and resumed after two years. The series has screened films from nearly every part of the world, to full houses, proving that good stories from around the world, are enjoyed by audiences in every part of the globe, including Thailand.
For details of the October screenings, visit TK Park’s Facebook page.
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