Twelve Twenty (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2006, Twelve Twenty is a drama film directed by Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. One of three films commissioned by the Jeonju International Film Festival in 2006. It is a short film based on Beauty and an Airplane, a short story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Ratanaruang's film tells the story of a man (Ananda Everingham) who falls in love with a woman (Khemapsom Sirisukha) he sees at the check-in counter of an airport. Most of the film takes place in the sleek blackened interior of the plane's cabin -- the camera panning between the two seats, lighting now one, now the other of the occupants. The two passengers never exchange a word, title cards occasionally allowing us to know what the man is thinking. Those familiar only with his work on Dumplings or Wong Kar-wai's films might be surprised at cinematographer Christopher Doyle's uncustomary restraint. Christopher Doyle doubles as both taxi driver and captain in the film.
Who’s in it. Twelve Twenty stars Christopher Doyle as Taxi Driver / Captain, Ananda Everingham as Man, Khemapsorn Sirisukha as Woman and Preenun Nana as Air Hostess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Twelve Twenty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twelve Twenty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twelve Twenty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twelve Twenty (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twelve Twenty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twelve Twenty worth watching?
- Twelve Twenty holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twelve Twenty?
- Twelve Twenty stars Christopher Doyle, Ananda Everingham, Khemapsorn Sirisukha, Preenun Nana and Santi Taepanich.
- When was Twelve Twenty released?
- Twelve Twenty was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.