Fun Bar Karaoke (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1997, Fun Bar Karaoke is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Pu, a young girl, has been dreaming that her mother, who had died some years before, is building a house. A fortune teller advises her that, should she continue to have this dream, her father will die when the house is completed. Her father, a playboy, is a karaoke regular. He eventually becomes involved with Yok who has connections with the Chinese Mafia. Noi, son of an American soldier who dreams of saving money, is learning English and wants to leave for America. He is in love with Pu, but too shy to reveal his love for her. Pu cannot stop dreaming about the house. Her father's relationship with Yok brings him nothing but bad luck.
Who’s in it. Fun Bar Karaoke stars Fay Atsawet as Pu, Ray MacDonald as Noi, Phaibunkiat Khiaogao as Pu's Father and Champagne Intachak as Yok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Fun Bar Karaoke has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AsianCrush. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fun Bar Karaoke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fun Bar Karaoke tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fun Bar Karaoke (1997)?
- In US, Fun Bar Karaoke is available to stream on AsianCrush. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fun Bar Karaoke worth watching?
- Fun Bar Karaoke holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fun Bar Karaoke?
- Fun Bar Karaoke stars Fay Atsawet, Ray MacDonald, Phaibunkiat Khiaogao, Champagne Intachak and Suteerush Channukool.
- When was Fun Bar Karaoke released?
- Fun Bar Karaoke was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.