The Nature of Dogs / หมา-ป่า
Fiction · 2024 · 27’
Thailand, USA, Singapore, Hong Kong
A family of four and their dog arrive at a seaside hotel. What appears to be an ordinary vacation turns into a series of interactions that betray an unspoken tension in their relationships. The next day, complexities unfold in a cave housing buddha statues.



LEMONGRASS GIRL E-PO (A SECOND CHANCE)













CREDITS

With
Chayanit Chansangavej, as Pim
Sanya Kunakorn, as Papa
Duangjai Hiransri, as Mama
Wasin Panumaporn, as Phum

Director
Pom Bunsermvicha

Script
Pom Bunsermvicha
Nicha Ratana-Apiromyakij

Director of Photography
Kritsada Nakagate

Production Designer
Juthamas Aintharasuwan

Costume Designer
Apirath Phromli

Editing
Dina Karaman
Nisarat Meechok

Sound Design
Akritchalerm Kalayanamitr
Vincent Villa

Producers
Pom Bunsermvicha
Tanwarat Sombatwattana

Assistant Producer
Prima Sirivasuntra

Co-producers
Ravisrarat Pibulpanuvat
Nicha Ratana-Apiromyakij
Daniel Pravit Fethke
Xuan Trang Nguyen Thi

Executive Producers
Josh Kim
Charlyn Ng
Jwanwat Ahriyavraromp
Jean-Alexandre Luciani
Annette Fausboll

Associate Producers
Jerome Kurnia
Dan Debrey
Warut Naksukprung
Chayamporn Taeratanachai
Chomwan Weeraworawit







PRODUCTION TEAM

Line Producers
Tanwarat Sombatwattana
Prima Sirivasuntra

Production Manager
Worarat Sawatdipisan

Accounts Administrator
Jetnipith Teerakulchanyut

Casting
Ravisrarat Pibulpanuvat
Nonthachan Prakobsup

Acting Coaches
Natda Chaovawanich
Pitchayut Roongrojsub

Script Supervisor
Pathida Thiraathipat

Additional Cast
Sretpol Pandam
Kittiphong Chuanchan
Peraphon Triwatana
Phittinan Janpet

Dog Cast
Beta, as Uno
Oliang, as Temple Mutt

Animal Handlers
Wanchai Jiamphakdee
Nongporn Jiamphakdee
Pitchakorn Jiamphakdee

Animal Handler Assistant
Pisward Wachum

Property Master
Ya Yanyong

Art Assistants
Witchanan Suwannasing
Yutthana Suksaman

Wardrobe Assistants
Thitigorn Homhual
Pawarisa Phunuch
Thiti Somnuek

Additional Costume Design
Chutikarn Boonsutti

Hair & Makeup
Patcharee​ Krongmalai​
Sakulrak Phonsomrong


Assistant Directors
Treenud Leelawasin
Kantapat Puttasuwan

1st Camera Assistant
Nattapat Promchuay

2nd Camera Assistants
Suttiroje Keawwong
Jettanakorn Jankaew

Video Man
Kittipop Chanakanont

Digital Imaging Technicians
Parpawarin Jaichansukkit
Warintakorn Raksasinpinan

Ronin Operator
Kunnawut Termsamrid

Key Grip
Phothong Wijitkagee

Best Boy Grip
Wansat Khaoparisut

Best Boy Electric
Sittichok Kamprasert

Electrician
Jisawat Aongapiwatchai

Runner
Poosit Jachai

Generator Operator
Chai Keeta

Sound Recordist
Chusak Nachaiwes

Boom Operator
Warun Chankaew

Location Manager
Surached Pakdeesan

Location Assistants
Nat Kaewprasert
Chaipat Nakpao

Still Photography
Rinrada Pornsombutsatien
Thanakrit Duangmaneeporn
Puangsoi Aksornsawang

Behind-the-Scenes Videography
Nonthachan Prakobsup










POST-PRODUCTION

Image Post Production
White Light Studio

Post Producer
Chalermchai Nuanonk

Colorist
Chaitawat Thrisansri

Sound Post Production
One Cool Sound Studio

Senior Producer
Wantanee Arunyapongpaisal

ADR Recordist
Pawat Weerasethakul

Foley Artists
Chatpong Patarathavornniyomm
Intima Kromthana

Re-Recording Mixers
Akritchalerm Kalayanamitr
Vincent Villa

Additional Sound Editing & Foley
Sreymoch Kim
San Thana


Editing Studio
Limbix Cut

Editing Supervisor
Harin Paesongthai

Editorial Project Manager
Monkum Khukhuntin

Graphic Design
Mod Kamonpan
Natthaphat Lueangrungthip

Additional Graphic Design
Kamonlak Sukchai
Laksanapon Tarapan

Creative Consultants
Puangsoi Aksornsawang
Vlardimir Nadein
Jeanne Penjan Lassus

Additional Sound Design
Khetsin Chuchan
Dina Karaman

Script Translation
Jirassaya Wongsutin









IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Pop Pictures
Electric Eel Films


IN CO-PRODUCTION WITH
Hodori Pictures
Purple Tree
Moonduckling Films


WITH THE SUPPORT OF

BOYY 
T&B Media Global
Singapore International Film Festival
White Light Studio
Baan Film & Chow Glong
One Cool Sound Studio
Limbix Cut


IN THE PARTICIPATION OF
Entertainment 2 Affect Change

FESTIVAL DISTRIBUTION

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FESTIVAL SELECTIONS

2024

Pardi di Domani, Locarno Film Festival (CH)
International Competition, Festival du Nouveau Cinéma (CA)
Short Film Competition, Stockholm International Film Festival (SE)
Official Selection, ZINEBI - International Festival of Documentary and Short Film of Bilbao (ES)
“Gli occhi sulla città“ Official Contest, Laceno d'Oro International Film Festival (IT)
Southeast Asian Short Film Competition, Singapore International Film Festival (SG)
Light of Asia, Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (ID)
Golden Coconut Award Competition, Hainan Island International Film Festival (CN)
“Thai Short Films to the World”, Thai Short Film & Video Film Festival (TH)


2025Short & Independent Film Section, Dhaka International Film Festival (BD)
Perspective Selection, Akbank Short Film Festival (TR)
International Shorts, Nepal International Film Festival (NP)
“Floating Between Frontiers”, Queer East Film Festival (UK)
International Competition, IndieLisboa International Film Festival (PT)
International Competition, Tabor New Frame Film (HR)
Out of Format Competition, Castiglioni Film Festival (IT)
International Selection, Silhouette Festival (FR)
Competition, 30° Ningbo Short Film Festival (CN)
Cinema Showcase Competition, Curt’Arruda Film Festival (PT)
SeaShorts Competition, SeaShorts Film Festival (MY)
International Competition, Message to Man International Film Festival (RU)
Cinemini, Women Makes Waves International Film Festival (TW)


SPECIAL SCREENINGS
2025 “We Need To Talk About Short Films”, Zurich University of the Arts (CH)
“Embodied Reconfigurations: Films by Pom Bunsermvicha”, ASEAN Film Festival, M+ Museum (HK)
“The Art of Getting Lost”, Locarno Academies Screening, Locarno Film Festival (CH)
“What We Carry”, Women in Film: A Quiet Load, Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film (SG)


AWARDS
2024Best Screenplay, Singapore International Film Festival (SG)







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