U.S. distributor 3388 Films has acquired North American rights to Thai Fighters, an action-comedy co-directed by Chaiwat Sitalasai (who also stars) and Tawatchai Ladloy (Spirited Killer).
Set in the heart of Thailand, Thai Fighters follows two feuding villages that must bury their long-standing conflict when a brutal crime boss threatens them both, forcing an uneasy alliance for survival.
The film also stars Namfah Thunyaphat (Until the Sun Meets the Star), Dan Chupong (Vengeance of Assassin) and Simon Kook (Ip Man 3, Foggy Mountain).
Thai Fighters is produced by Pakin Maliwan of Bangkok-based Film Frame Productions and premiered in Thailand on March 12 (via Screen Daily).
Footnote: Given Chupong’s involvement – who was mentored by the late Panna Rittikrai (legendary director and choreographer of the Ong Bak franchise) and has stunt doubled for Tony Jaa (Striking Rescue) in Monster Hunter – it’s safe to assume that he has some major involvement with the film’s action and stunt choreography.
A U.S. release date is currently pending. Until then, we leave you with the film’s Trailer (towards the end, it gets brutal!):
