Tropical Malady (2005): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tropical Malady is a 2005 fantasy drama directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $46,750 worldwide. Critics gave it 81 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul
- Original language
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Thai - Studio
- Strand Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tropical Malady About?
The premise of Tropical Malady without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A soldier's arrival in a peaceful Thai village sparks an unexpected connection with a local boy named Tong. Their developing relationship intertwines with a dreamlike journey into the surrounding jungle, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. The narrative explores themes of identity, longing, and the complexities of love against the backdrop of a mystical and evocative landscape.
The Director of Tropical Malady
Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul.
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Director Apichatpong Weerasethakul
More from Apichatpong Weerasethakul
More films directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, best-rated first: Blissfully Yours, Cemetery of Splendor, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives and Syndromes and a Century.
Tropical Malady Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tropical Malady 81 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 67% User score
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Tropical Malady Plot Summary
What happens in Tropical Malady from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Keng (Banlop Lomnoi), a soldier assigned to a rural outpost in Thailand, embarks on a duty to investigate the eerie slaughter of cattle from local farms, he unexpectedly meets Tong (Sakda Kaewbuadee), a charming villager. Their first meeting in the picturesque landscape soon blossoms into a heartfelt connection, with Keng becoming a part of Tong’s life, lending a hand at an ice factory, and enjoying peaceful moments together.
Full summary
The whole story of Tropical Malady, scene by scene
Tropical Malady Box Office
Tropical Malady grossed $46,750 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$46.8K
- US & Canada
- $46.8K
Tropical Malady Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tropical Malady.
How Well Do You Know Tropical Malady?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Keng's occupation in 'Tropical Malady'?
Tropical Malady Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Sud pralad” and “열대병”.
- Also known as
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- Sud pralad
- 열대병
- Tropical Malady - Liebe kennt nur den Moment...
- Тропическа епидемия
- Тропічна хвороба
- 热带疾病
- Тропическая болезнь
- Febre Tropical
- Mal dos Trópicos
- Choroba tropikalna
- Τροπική Ασθένεια
- トロピカル・マラディ
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Tropical Malady FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Tropical Malady, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tropical Malady?
Tropical Malady runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Tropical Malady released?
Tropical Malady was released on June 29, 2005.
Who directed Tropical Malady?
Tropical Malady was directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul.
More films by Apichatpong Weerasethakul How much did Tropical Malady make at the box office?
Tropical Malady grossed $46,750 worldwide.
How is Tropical Malady rated?
Tropical Malady has 81 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Tropical Malady have a post-credit scene?
No. Tropical Malady has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tropical Malady in?
The original language of Tropical Malady is Thai.
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