Tears of the Black Tiger
It was released in Europe a few years ago, (review) but Wisit Sasanatieng’s gloriously surreal Thai western, Tears of the Black Tiger is finally about to make it to US shores.
When Dum, a young peasant boy, falls in love with Rumpoey, the daughter of a wealthy family, they vow that, whatever happens, they will one day be together. When they meet again ten years later, their rekindled passion is thwarted by the murder of Dum’s father by outlaws and by Rumpoey’s betrothal to a smooth-talking police captain. Dum soon transforms himself into the gunslinging bandit, “Black Tiger,” in order to infiltrate the gang who murdered his father. Fate will reunite the lovers one more time, but will they be able to continue their romance? Or will tragedy strike again?
Watch it. I guarantee you won’t regret it.
The Trailer
Tuesday 19 Dec 2006 | Paul | Comedy, Western
