The Overture (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2004, The Overture is a drama and music film directed by Ittisoontorn Vichailak, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the life of Luang Pradit Pairoh (Sorn Silapabanleng) the most revered traditional Thai music master who lived during the reigns of Kings Rama V to VIII, the movie traces the life of Sorn, who picked up the ra-nad ek (Thai xylophone) mallets as a small child and played all his life. The backdrop to Sorn's life tale is the story of Thailand's classical music from its golden age during the reign of King Rama V to near extinction after the end of the absolute monarchy when the government banned it as uncivilised in the 1930s -- a time when Field Marshall Plaek Pibulsongkram tried to push the Kingdom into the modern era.
Who’s in it. The Overture stars Anuchit Sapanpong as Sorn, Adul Dulyarat as Elderly Sorn, Pongpat Wachirabunjong as Lieutenant Colonel Veera and Narongrit Tosa-nga as Kun In, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Overture has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Overture page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Overture tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Overture (2004)?
- In US, The Overture is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Overture worth watching?
- The Overture holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Overture?
- The Overture stars Anuchit Sapanpong, Adul Dulyarat, Pongpat Wachirabunjong, Narongrit Tosa-nga and Phoovarit Phumpuang.
- When was The Overture released?
- The Overture was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.