Headshot 2011
"Bangkok's most dangerous cop is about to have his world turned upside down."
Thai director Pen-Ek Ratanaruang crafts *Headshot (2011)* around a gripping premise: Tul, Bangkok's most feared hitman, wakes from a two-month coma to find his world literally turned upside down—literally.
Director: Pen-Ek Ratanaruang
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Headshot (2011) about?
The film follows Tul, a dangerous Bangkok hitman who survives a gunshot to the head only to wake with a literally inverted worldview. Struggling with his altered perception and a fractured sense of self, he's drawn into a shadowy underworld where nothing is as it seems.
Who directed Headshot?
Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, the acclaimed Thai filmmaker known for blending psychological depth with stylish crime dramas, directed *Headshot*.
Who stars in Headshot?
The film features Nopachai Jayanama and Sirin Horwang in lead roles, supported by Chanokporn Sayoungkul, Apisit Opasaimlikit, and Kiat Punpiputt.
Is Headshot (2011) worth watching?
*Headshot* isn't a flashy action flick—it's a cerebral thriller with atmosphere and intrigue. While it doesn't have an IMDb rating for reference, its unique premise and artistic direction make it appealing for fans of offbeat crime stories and psychological dramas.
How long is Headshot?
The film runs for 105 minutes, or just under two hours.
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About Headshot (2011) — Bangkok's hitman wakes up to a world flipped upside down
Thai director Pen-Ek Ratanaruang crafts *Headshot (2011)* around a gripping premise: Tul, Bangkok's most feared hitman, wakes from a two-month coma to find his world literally turned upside down—literally. After a botched assignment leaves him with a bullet wound to the head, Tul discovers his vision is inverted, shifting his perception of reality in more ways than one.
As he grapples with this disorienting new reality, Tul's once-predictable life spirals into chaos, blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator. The film dives deep into themes of identity, perception, and the fragility of human control, all wrapped in a moody, neon-lit Bangkok backdrop. With a slow-burn thriller rhythm and a dash of existential dread, *Headshot* merges crime drama with psychological intrigue, making it a standout in modern Thai cinema.