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Changing Bangkok: How three fates shape the city's everyday life
Discover Bangkok, the City of Angels, and learn how COVID-19 has changed its face. The film "Autumn in Bangkok" highlights the lives of three characters.
Changing Bangkok: How three fates shape the city's everyday life
Bangkok, the dazzling city of angels and hedonists, presents itself in a new light, four years after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. The metropolis, once known as the most visited city in the world, has undergone profound changes. As Cineplex reports, tourists have largely disappeared, and the effects of this absence are being felt in the city. Food stalls, the hustle and bustle of shopping malls, breathtaking temples and a lively nightlife - all of this was once the heart of Bangkok and is attracting fewer people, at least temporarily.
The ghost town has its dark sides: Bangkok is suffering from the consequences of an expanding consumer society. Garbage piles up in the canals, the air quality is worrying and traffic is a constant companion in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Such challenges lie on the shoulders of the people who live in this vibrant metropolis.
The film “Autumn in Bangkok”
A current cultural highlight that reflects the city's new reality is the film "Autumn in Bangkok". It provides insights into the lives of three protagonists whose fates couldn't be more different. There we have Jewwej, a paper artist who tirelessly struggles to make a living while art is often viewed as unimportant in Thailand. Then there is Nee, who has risen despite her poor background: with three thriving businesses, a luxurious home, a car and, not to forget, a Harley Davidson, she has worked hard for her success.
And finally there is Book, a young man who was raised by his grandmother after his mother died from drugs. His big dream? Becoming famous as a rapper to find his little brother. All three characters are united by a belief in a positive future, which remains strong throughout the film despite their vulnerability. Their stories are not just about survival, but also about hope and resilience.
Bangkok now appears to be a place that is changing. While the street still tells its stories and people do their best every day, the question arises as to how the metropolis will develop in the future. Will she return to her former glory or will she take on a new identity? “Autumn in Bangkok” gives the audience an insight into these questions and shows that despite the difficulties, there is hope for a better time.