Hollywood Thailand has inked a theatrical distribution deal with Commercial Films Siam for “Dream!,” an English-language musical that will hit cinemas across Thailand and the Southeast Asia region in December.
The production, directed by Paul Spurrier, marks the first Thai musical in over 50 years and is the first Thai film produced entirely in English. The project spent five years in development, six months in workshops and casting, and nine months filming across eight Thai provinces.
The musical features 10-year-old Amata “Manao” Masmalai in her breakout role as Lek, a young girl on a magical journey across Thailand to find a new family.
“We auditioned more than 200 young actors for the role of Lek,” said producer David Cluck. “What we found in Manao was something rare — honesty, emotional depth and natural musicality. She anchors the film with extraordinary grace.”
The film features an original orchestral score by Mickey Wongsathapornpat, played by the Siam Sinfonietta Youth Orchestra,...
The production, directed by Paul Spurrier, marks the first Thai musical in over 50 years and is the first Thai film produced entirely in English. The project spent five years in development, six months in workshops and casting, and nine months filming across eight Thai provinces.
The musical features 10-year-old Amata “Manao” Masmalai in her breakout role as Lek, a young girl on a magical journey across Thailand to find a new family.
“We auditioned more than 200 young actors for the role of Lek,” said producer David Cluck. “What we found in Manao was something rare — honesty, emotional depth and natural musicality. She anchors the film with extraordinary grace.”
The film features an original orchestral score by Mickey Wongsathapornpat, played by the Siam Sinfonietta Youth Orchestra,...
- 5/14/2025
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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