'Once Upon A Star': See release date, streaming platform, plot, cast, filming details of Thai period comedy

"Once Upon A Star" is an upcoming Thai Netflix Original period comedy created by Nonzee Nimibutr and written by Ek Iemchuen. The release date for "Once Upon A Star" on Netflix is October 11, 2023.

Once Upon A Star: Plot

The plot is set in the 60s and follows a Traveling Pharma-Cinema Unit that brings live-dubbed 16mm movies to villages and small towns across Thailand. The crew of four uses microphones to provide a live dubbed soundtrack to entertain the locals. During crucial moments in the shows, they switch roles to sell pharmaceutical products before resuming the movies. Their journey is filled with challenges and deceit as they pursue their dreams.

Once Upon A Star: Cast

The cast includes Sukollawat Kanarot as Manit, a Thai actor known for roles in dramas, such as "Occupied Heart," "Pachara Montra" and "Marn Bang Jai," marking his Netflix debut.

Nuengthida Sophon plays Ruangkhae, a Thai actor, who can be seen on Netflix in the adaptation of the K-drama "Oh My Ghost!" This film marks her official Netflix debut. She is recognized for her roles in dramas like "Club Friday," "Girl Next Room" and "Groovin’ On."

Jirayu La-ongmanee plays Kao, a former vocalist and guitarist of the boyband Sleep Runaway, making his official Netflix debut.

Samart Payakaroon portrays Uncle Man, an incredibly famous former world Muay Thai and Boxing champion. Like the rest of the cast, this film marks his Netflix debut outside of acting.

Once Upon A Star: Filming

Filming for "Once Upon A Star" took place in Pattaya, Thailand, sometime in 2022. The movie has a confirmed runtime of 137 minutes.

FAQs

When does 'Once Upon A Star' release on Netflix?
'Once Upon A Star' will premiere on Netflix on October 11, 2023. The film has a confirmed runtime of 137 minutes.

Where and when was 'Once Upon A Star' filmed? Who are the main cast members?
Filmed in Pattaya, Thailand, in 2022, 'Once Upon A Star' features Sukollawat Kanarot as Manit, Nuengthida Sophon as Ruangkhae, Jirayu La-ongmanee as Kao, and Samart Payakaroon as Uncle Man in their Netflix debuts.