Southern Sea

Chartchai escapes from a shooting incident to the South to see Sudket his old friend and his sister, Kobfar. They decided to open up a restaurant by the sea on Sudket’s Mothers property. But once they finished building the restaurant, a big storm had wiped out all the structures along the coast. Anyhow, they wouldn’t give up and rebuilt the restaurant again. Shirley and Lamun also lost their restaurant from the same incident and wanted to buy Sudket’s restaurant but he refused to sell. So they send some of his men to abduct Sudket’s mother. Chartchai and some friends went to get her back. Chartchai was arrested and everyone was very sorry but there is nothing they can do for him. Chartchai came back the next day as the police have set him free for not guilty in the shooting incident because the bullet didn’t hit anyone. They all have a big celebration for their new restaurant by the sea.

Directed by Komsan Phongsutham, Southern Sea leans on a strong ensemble — Santisuk Promsiri, Chintara Sukapatana, Krit Sukramongkol — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1990.