Catapulted into fame for his critically acclaimed exam-cheating thriller Bad Genius, Nattawut “Baz” Poonpiriya is taking another big step on the world’s stage: the Sundance Film Festival.
Directed by Baz and produced by Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai, One for the Road was listed last night among 72 feature films – and the only from Thailand – to show at the elite film fest to be held Jan. 28 through Feb. 3.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the festival will eschew red carpet premieres and crowded theaters in favor of streaming online.
Shot in New York and Thailand, One for the Road chronicles a man’s reunion with an estranged friend dying of cancer. The two buddies embark on a final road trip to complete a bucket list – but each is hiding something.
“My mission as a director for this film is to drive myself down the memory lane because some of…
