6ixtynin9
6ixtynin9

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6ixtynin9

1999
Movie
118 min
Thai

A woman, fired from a financial corporation during the Asia crisis, returns home with no money. However, she finds a box with a fortune in front of her door, and decides to keep it. However, the people that left it there soon want it back.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Director: Pen-ek RatanaruangGenres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman working in a sterile office building receives a package containing a gun and a note, which she believes is a mistake. Her life spirals into chaos when she becomes entangled with dangerous criminals who are desperately looking for the package. She must use her wits to navigate the treacherous underworld of Bangkok and survive the escalating violence.

Critical Reception

6ixtynin9 was met with positive reviews, particularly for its stylish direction, dark humor, and compelling performance by Lalita Panyopas. Critics praised its unique blend of crime thriller and black comedy elements, noting its effectiveness in depicting the anxieties of modern urban life.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish and atmospheric direction.

  • Lalita Panyopas delivers a standout performance.

  • The film successfully blends dark humor with a crime thriller narrative.

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Fun Fact

The film's title, '6ixtynin9', is a phonetic representation of 'Sixty-Nine' in Thai, referring to the character's apartment number and its significance in the plot.

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John Chard

John Chard

A funny story about 6 and 9. 6ixtynin9 (Ruang talok 69) is without doubt a film of acquired tastes, a pic that's hard to recommend with any great confidence. That is, though, unless you have a kink for violent black comedy crime movies, ...