Experiencing Interruptions?

A Shitty Persimmon

Due to unpleasant situations in the society and economy, a newly-graduated freelance actress Neen finds it difficult to seek a job. Not fitting the beauty standards, her physical appearance even makes things worse by causing her feelings of inadequacy and preventing her from pursuing her dreams. She then decides to return to her hometown after a long time in hopes of taking a break from all the physical and mental exhaustion. Neen lives with her grandma, her one and only family member who has been taking care of their house. She also meets her ex from high school Yeetho with only a comfortable friendship remaining between the two of them. After returning to the place she grew up in, she starts asking herself once again if this return to the hometown actually makes her happy. She wants to leave this place but, at the same time, has not been able to heal herself yet. Because of that, she is confused and explodes in anger towards her beloved ones.

  • Vorada Chatjirakal
    Director
  • Vorada Chatjirakal
    Writer
  • Pakapat Kalumpaboot
    Producer
  • Chanikarn Dumsawad
    Producer
  • Pimchanok Rodtheingtham
    Key Cast
    "Neen"
  • Sarunporn Charoenraj
    Key Cast
    "Yitho"
  • Natniphaporn Ingamorinrat
    Key Cast
    "Grandmother (Jeng)"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    24 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 9, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    115,000 THB
  • Country of Origin:
    Thailand
  • Country of Filming:
    Thailand
  • Language:
    Thai
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Thammasat University
  • Corenang film festival 2024 Bangkok, Thailand
    Bangkok
    Thailand
    August 10, 2024
    Thailand Premiere
  • Thai Short Film & Video Festival
    Bangkok
    Thailand
    December 14, 2024
    Official selection finalist student film competition 2024
Director Biography - Vorada Chatjirakal

Vorada Chatjirakal (Mimi) is a young filmmaker from Thailand. She is currently 23 years old. She was born in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province, in southern Thailand. She grew up in a rural environment, living in a small town with her family. When she started her university life, she studied at Thammasat University, majoring in Movie and Still Photography at the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication. She is passionate about the Arts, Visuals, Gender roles, and the Lifestyle industries. According to her passion, she is interested in many fields of art, such as writing, video, and photography, including exhibitions.
She interests in production started from her curiosity about telling stories in various forms, journey in this field began with adapting and blending personal stories. Her latest work is the film “บ่ม A Shitty Persimmon,” in which she aims to tell the story of her youth, the environment in which she grew up, and its connection to modern society, alongside the relationships around her.

She is particularly interested in issues of identity and gender roles, driven by her personal experiences and a passion for societal diversity. She is an active member of the community supporting gender diversity, endorsing projects and works related to LGBTQ+ causes, as well as consistently studying and advocating for rights, laws, and equality. She is also particularly interested in directing and working with actors. She strives to learn the art of acting and continually seeks to understand how to collaborate effectively with actors whenever she has the opportunity. In addition to her interest in storytelling through directing, her key skills also include conceptualizing and designing as a production designer, managing props, and setting up scenes for films. She works collaboratively with directors and crew on film sets. She has experience as an assistant director, supporting the appropriateness and feasibility of different situations.

Currently, she lives in Bangkok and continues to develop her writing projects.

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Director Statement

The persimmon, if ripened too long or too short, won’t be delicious or sweet. It requires care and attention, just like a person's life, which can be both sweet and bitter.

I have always been close to my family since childhood, to the point where I thought the place I was most familiar with was the most comforting. However, as I grew up, I discovered that sometimes I felt alienated, not accepted, and not understood. When I felt estranged from my family, I sought a sense of family from others, sometimes in the form of close friends, partners, or trusting relationships, which could be the family we choose for ourselves. I feel that experiences in life, especially during childhood and adolescence, greatly influence who we become as adults. The dislikes or traits passed down through our bloodline shape who we are.