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Haunting Humor: Thai Film Tackles Grief and Pollution

5/17/2025

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Thai director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke's debut film, "A Useful Ghost," captivates audiences with its unique blend of humor and heart. As a grieving man navigates life with his wife's spirit haunting a vacuum cleaner, the film cleverly critiques pollution and societal woes in modern Thailand, all while delivering a fresh take on horror and romance.

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Story summary

Thai director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke's debut film, "A Useful Ghost," captivates audiences with its unique blend of humor and heart. As a grieving man navigates life with his wife's spirit haunting a vacuum cleaner, the film cleverly critiques pollution and societal woes in modern Thailand, all while delivering a fresh take on horror and romance.