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DOCUMENTARY . 2014 . 1h 20m . 7.5/10

The Master_

"A romantic movie for anyone who has ever bought a pirated DVD."

A Thai documentary about 'Van VDO' the VHS shop in 1990s. The shop established the independent cinema scene for Thai audience by selling VHS of American, European, and Asian indie films. However, all of them are pirate and illegal.

Starring Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, Kongdej Jaturanrasmee, Banjong Pisanthanakun
7.5/10
Rating
1h 20m
Runtime
2014
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A romantic movie for anyone who has ever bought a pirated DVD.

A Thai documentary about 'Van VDO' the VHS shop in 1990s. The shop established the independent cinema scene for Thai audience by selling VHS of American, European, and Asian indie films. However, all of them are pirate and illegal.

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Cast
Pen-Ek Ratanaruang stars as Self in The Master.
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Year context
The Master was released 12 years ago in 2014.
Overview
A Thai documentary about 'Van VDO' the VHS shop in 1990s. The shop established the independent cinema scene for Thai audience by selling VHS of American, Eur...
The Master is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 20m.

CAST (18)

Pen-Ek Ratanaruang
Pen-Ek Ratanaruang
Self
Kongdej Jaturanrasmee
Kongdej Jaturanrasmee
Self
Banjong Pisanthanakun
Banjong Pisanthanakun
Self
Songyos Sugmakanan
Songyos Sugmakanan
Self
Kittisak Suwannabhokin
Kittisak Suwannabhokin
Self
Prawit Taengaksorn
Prawit Taengaksorn
Self
Kong Rithdee
Kong Rithdee
Self
Manotham Theamtheabrat
Manotham Theamtheabrat
Self
Graiwoot Chulphongsathorn
Graiwoot Chulphongsathorn
Self
Wiwat Lertwiwatwongsa
Wiwat Lertwiwatwongsa
Self
KR
Kanchat Rangseekansong
Self
Yutthana Boonaom
Yutthana Boonaom
Self
PU
Pongnarin Ulice
Self
PW
Pornchai Wiriyapraphanon
Self
DN
Dimitris Nopas
Self
SI
Samart Imkham
Self
WI
Worrawit Ikumnoed
Self
TV
Tawat Virojpracha
Self

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
80 min (1h 20m)
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (6 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Master about?
A Thai documentary about 'Van VDO' the VHS shop in 1990s. The shop established the independent cinema scene for Thai audience by selling VHS of American, European, and Asian indie films. However, all of them are pirate and illegal.
How long is The Master?
The Master has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in The Master?
The cast of The Master includes Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, Kongdej Jaturanrasmee, Banjong Pisanthanakun, Songyos Sugmakanan, Kittisak Suwannabhokin.
What is the rating of The Master?
The Master has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Documentary
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