4 Kings II
Thai4 คิงส์ 2
Directed byPhuttipong Nakthong
Written byPhuttipong Nakthong
Starring
  • Somphol Rungpanich
  • Sutthirak Subvijitra
  • Sirat Intarachote
  • Ukrit Willibrord Dongabrie
  • Todsapol Maisuk
  • Natthawut Jenmana
  • Benjamin Joseph Varney
  • Patara Eksangkul
Production
company
Shinesaeng Ad.Venture
Distributed byNeramitnang Film
Release date
  • November 30, 2023 (2023-11-30)
Running time
139 minutes
CountryThailand
LanguageThai

4 Kings II (Thai: 4 คิงส์ 2) is a 2023 Thai action drama-crime film, directed and written by Phuttipong Nakthong. It is the sequel to 4 Kings a film that created a phenomenon in 2021 as the highest-grossing Thai film of the year.

Summary

The film continues the story from the previous part. It happened when Tum Meng, a Kanokarcheewa student was ambushed and almost died, resentment arose among Kanokarcheewa students. Bang, the leader of the Kanok students, prepared revenge on the Changkolburanabondh students, who are foes.

But, it didn't go as expected. When Bang was in a difficult situation, his sister, Bung had to help him in every possible way.

In the conflict between the students of these two schools, Yat an unlettered gangster was the variable.[1]

Cast

  • Somphol Rungpanich as Bang
  • Sutthirak Subvijitra as Rok
  • Sirat Intarachote as Ek
  • Ukrit Willibrord Dongabrie as Yat
  • Todsapol Maisuk as Tum Meng
  • Natthawut Jenmana as Nui
  • Benjamin Joseph Varney as K Buranabondh
  • Patara Eksangkul as K Kanok
  • Sine Charoenpura as Bung
  • Suteerush Channukool as
  • Touch Na Takuathung as Rok's father
  • Watsana Phunphon as Rok's mother
  • Vithaya Pansringarm as
  • Akarin Akaranitimaytharatt as Mot
  • Timethai as X
  • Modern Dog as Themselves (cameo)

Original soundtrack

  • "Bang Sing" (บางสิ่ง; "Something") by Somphol Rungpanich (original version by Modern Dog)
  • "Rong Pai Kab Fah" (ร้องไปกับฟ้า; "Cry with the Sky") by Somphol Rungpanich

Production

The director and screenwriter, Phuttipong Nakthong said in an interview that this installment will focus especially on nighttime battle scenes. Because nighttime feels more raw, and quarrels on the streets at night are punishable more severely than during the day. Moreover, evening students are older and more foolhardy.

In this part, there are four main characters, Bang, Yat, Ek, and Rok, all of whom have family issues.[2] The story is told quite deeply into the dimensions of each character. By touching on family issues, experience the inner wound that drives individuals to take drastic actions.[3]

Release and reception

4 Kings II was released on November 30, 2023, nationwide. The teaser was released on YouTube on October 25, 2023, and received over one million views within 24 hours.[4]

The official trailer was released at 2:14 p.m. on November 14, 2023.[5]

Although it was released on November 30, 2023, tickets can be purchased or reserved starting November 24, 2023.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Jeaneration (2023-10-22). "เรื่องย่อ 4Kings 2". TrueID (in Thai). Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  2. ↑ หน้า 4 – เสาร์สด, '4Kings2'สุดเดือด!ตีแผ่ปัญหาผ่านครอบครัว. Khaosod issues 12,050 vol.33 Saturday, November 25, 2023 (in Thai)
  3. ↑ หน้า 4 – ข่าวสด บันเทิง, 'จี๋'ผันคาแร็กเตอร์-ห่วงคนดู จากหนุ่มอบอุ่นสู่เด็กช่างบู๊เดือด!. Khaosod issues 12,054 vol.33 Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (in Thai)
  4. ↑ 4kings อาชีวะ ยุค 90 (2023-10-28). "ขอบคุณสำหรับเสียงตอบรับ ที่ทำให้ตัวอย่างแรก 4 Kings 2 มียอดวิวทะลุ 1 ล้านวิว ใน 24 ชั่วโมง แล้วเจอกัน". Facebook (in Thai). Retrieved 2023-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ↑ 4kings อาชีวะ ยุค 90 (2023-11-13). "พรุ่งนี้เตรียมพบกับตัวอย่าง #4Kings2 เวลา 14.14 น. แล้วเจอกันนะเพื่อน". Facebook (in Thai). Retrieved 2023-11-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ↑ SF Cinema (2023-11-25). ""ทุกแรงกระทำ มีผลลัพธ์เสมอ"". Facebook (in Thai). Retrieved 2023-11-24.
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