Mundane History


1h 22m 2010

Brief Synopsis

Explores the relationship between Pun, a young man who is paralyzed from the waist down, and Ake, the male nurse who takes care of him, and Pun's father. At first Pun is cold towards his nurse Ake, but as Ake continues to take care of him, he starts to open up. The physical contact with Ake makes hi

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2010

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 22m

Synopsis

Explores the relationship between Pun, a young man who is paralyzed from the waist down, and Ake, the male nurse who takes care of him, and Pun's father. At first Pun is cold towards his nurse Ake, but as Ake continues to take care of him, he starts to open up. The physical contact with Ake makes him reconsider certain desires he wanted to forget. And the grudge Pun held against his father slowly abates as well. All of these factors become life affirming for Pun, despite his obvious physical problems.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2010

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 22m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the VPRO Tiger Award at the 2010 Rotterdam International Film Festival.

Limited Release in United States Winter December 15, 2010

Released in United States 2010

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (VPRO Tiger Awards Competition) January 27-February 7, 2010.

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 20-June 13, 2010.

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (VPRO Tiger Awards Competition) January 27-February 7, 2010.)

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 20-June 13, 2010.)

Limited Release in United States Winter December 15, 2010 (New York City)