App War (; ) is a 2018 Thai romantic comedy-drama film directed by Yanyong Kuruangkura. It stars Nat Kitcharit, Varitsara Yu (JingJing), Patchanan Jiajirachote (Orn), Sirat Intarachote (Too), Tanaphop Yoovichit (Third), Ticha Wongtipkanon and Apiwit Reardon (Rang). The film follows two entrepreneurs, Bomb and June, who become rivals after serendipitous encounters as they compete for investment in a national start-up competition by developing similar apps.
Produced and distributed by TMoment with the co-production of Foolhouse Production, the film was theatrically released in Thailand on August 1, 2018.
Cast and characters Main Source: Nat Kitcharit as Bomb A programmer on the Inviter team whose niche interests make him feel out of place, prompting him to build an app that unites people with shared interests to connect and interact. Varitsara Yu (JingJing) as June A marketing member on the Amjoin team who faces pressure from her father, hoping to break her twelve-competition losing streak before being forced to give up her ambitions to work for the family company.
Supporting Patchanan Jiajirachote (Orn) as Mild A new intern at Amjoin assigned to investigate the Inviter startup, only to find herself living and working within both teams. Sirat Intarachote (Too) as Tai A graphic designer on the Inviter team who, despite his hesitation, acts as an undercover spy for Amjoin where he eventually discovers the meaning in his work. Apiwit Reardon (Rang) as Build A marketing member on the Inviter team known for his intense and straightforward personality, whose relentless drive often leads him to sacrifice anything to achieve his goals. Ticha Wongtipkanon as Fai A software engineer on the Amjoin team whose ambitious nature and feisty temperament drive her to achieve her goals by any means necessary. Tanaphop Yoovichit (Third) as Bun A creative designer on the Amjoin team who is strong willed and confident, known for his artistic vision, varied fashion sense, and loyalty to his friends.
Soundtrack "Keep Going" (App War version) by Boom Boom Cash
Release and reception App War earned ฿1.3 million on its opening day, with an additional ฿2.02 million brought in from early Wednesday screenings. It grossed ฿8.64 million after its first weekend of release and finished its theatrical run with a total revenue of ฿17.8 million.
Accolades Award Year Category Recipient(s) Result 28th Suphannahong National Film Awards2019 Best Film Director Yanyong Kuruangkura Best Leading Actress Varitsara Yu Best Supporting Actress Patchanan Jiajirachote Outstanding Cinematography Phaklao Jiraungkoonkun Best Film Editing Foolhouse Production Best Sound Editing and Mixing Kantana Group Best Costume Design Pawaret Wongaram Outstanding Art Direction Toey Jaruwateekul 15th Kom Chad Luek Awards Best Film Director Yanyong Kuruangkura Best Leading Actress Varitsara Yu 27th Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards Best Picture Best Director Yanyong Kuruangkura Best Leading Actor Nat Kitcharit Best Leading Actress Varitsara Yu Best Supporting Actor Sirat Intarachote Best Supporting Actress Patchanan Jiajirachote Best Screenplay Phuwanit Pholdee, Sutthipong Phanthanalai, Rangsima Akarawiwat Excellent Cinematography Foolhouse Production Outstanding Production Design Toey Jaruwateekul Outstanding Original Score Chapavich Temnitikul 9th Thai Film Director Awards Best Picture Best Director Yanyong Kuruangkura Best Leading Actress Varitsara Yu Best Supporting Actress Patchanan Jiajirachote Best Supporting Actor Sirat Intarachote Best Screenplay Phuwanit Pholdee, Sutthipong Phanthanalai, Rangsima Akarawiwat 16th Starpics Thai Film Awards Best Leading Actor Nat Kitcharit Best Leading Actress Varitsara Yu Best Supporting Actor Sirat Intarachote Best Cinematography Phaklao Jiraungkoonkun Best Editing Ratchaphan Phisutsinthop, Chaloemkiat Saeyong, Thirapat Charoenpakdee, Manussa Vorasingha, Artid Kenchompu Outstanding Production Design Toey Jaruwateekul
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