Mundane History (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2009, Mundane History is a drama film directed by Anocha Suwichakornpong, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Explores the relationship between Ake, a young man who is paralyzed from the waist down after an accident, and Pun, the male nurse who takes care of him, and of course Ake's father. Ake is at first cold towards his nurse Pun, but as Pun continues to earnestly take care of him he starts to open up his heart through candid conversations. The physical contact with Pun makes him rethink physical desires that he wants to forget. The grudge he held against his father slowly abates. All of this slowly becomes the motivating factor to confirm that he is alive, albeit with physical problems.
Who’s in it. Mundane History stars Arkaney Cherkham as Pun, Paramej Noiam as Father, Anchana Ponpitakthepkij as Somjai and Phakpoom Surapongsanuruk as Ake.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Mundane History has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Metrograph. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mundane History page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mundane History tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mundane History (2009)?
- In US, Mundane History is available to stream on Metrograph. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mundane History worth watching?
- Mundane History holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mundane History?
- Mundane History stars Arkaney Cherkham, Paramej Noiam, Anchana Ponpitakthepkij and Phakpoom Surapongsanuruk.
- When was Mundane History released?
- Mundane History was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.