The Moon (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2011, The Moon is a drama, music and history film directed by Bhandit Thongdee, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. This film is about the life of Pumpuang "Peung" Duangjan (Thai พุ่มพวง ดวงจันทร์) which was the artist name of a Thai megastar singer and actress who pioneered electronic Luk Thung. She was considered one of the most important Luk Thung vocalists in Thailand. The child of poor farmers, she came to attention as a teenager in the late '70s. Although she was illiterate, her lyrics were powerful and compelling stories of Thailand's rural poor. She adapted Pleng Luk Thung (Thai country music) into a dance-ready form known as electronic Luk Thung. Her death in 1992, at the age of 31, led many to believe that her music form would die out. However, it has continued and in 1997 the first all Luk Thung radio station was opened.
Who’s in it. The Moon stars Paowalee Pornpimol as Pumpuang, Natthawut Skidjai as Theerapol, ณัฐวุฒิ สกิดใจ as ธีระพล and บุญโทน คนหนุ่ม as ไวพจน์ เพชรสุพรรณ, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Moon 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 The Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Moon (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Moon worth watching?
- The Moon holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Moon?
- The Moon stars Paowalee Pornpimol, Natthawut Skidjai, ณัฐวุฒิ สกิดใจ, บุญโทน คนหนุ่ม and วิทยา เจตะภัย.
- When was The Moon released?
- The Moon was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.