Red Bamboo (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1979, Red Bamboo is a drama film directed by Permpol Choey-Aroon, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. In a Thai village childhood friends Kwen and Sompan are looking forward to make the world a better place within their ideology and beliefs. Kwen is a communist and Sompan is a monk. The film is a subtle metaphor for the troubled Thai political situation of the 1970's.
Who’s in it. Red Bamboo stars Sorapong Chatree as Kwen, Suraphol Viroonrak as Sumpon, Lalana Sulawan and Suchao Pongwilai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Red Bamboo sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Bamboo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Bamboo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Bamboo (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Bamboo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Bamboo worth watching?
- Red Bamboo holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Red Bamboo?
- Red Bamboo stars Sorapong Chatree, Suraphol Viroonrak, Lalana Sulawan, Suchao Pongwilai and Krailat Kriengkrai.
- When was Red Bamboo released?
- Red Bamboo was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.