9 Temples to Heaven

Special Screening

Thailand’s Submission for the 99th Academy Awards®

9 วัด สู่สวรรค์

140 min | Drama | 2026 | Thailand, Singapore, France, Norway, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Qatar | Thai | English Subs

Schedule

Nov 14, 2026 @ 3:15 PM

Synopsis:

After hearing a prophecy that his elderly mother may die soon, Sakol sets out on a one-day pilgrimage to nine temples as a remedy. Just two weeks before her birthday, he brings his ailing mother, along with his wife, brother, sister, and children, on the journey, moving through the splendor of Thai temple architecture. From one temple to the next, the nine family members continue their rituals, while the grandmother of the family grows increasingly weary, both physically and mentally.

Sompot Chidgasornpongse

Director

Sompot Chidgasornpongse, best known by his nickname Boat, holds a degree from Chulalongkorn University and an MFA in Film/Video from Cal Arts. His short films have screened at numerous international film festivals. His debut documentary, RAILWAY SLEEPERS, premiered in competition at the Busan International Film Festival. He is currently based in Bangkok.

Credits

Director:

Sompot Chidgasornpongse

Producer:

Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Kissada Kamyoung

Cinematography:

Jonathan Ricquebourg

Tham Kattiyakul
Jirapat Mekkrajai
Daniel Hui
Sompot Chidgasornpongse

Editing:

Amara Ramnarong
Surachai Ningsanond
Jirawut Chiwaruck
Yaneenan Jiraphatjittrin
Klaichan Phunman

Cast:

Screenwriters:

Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Kissada Kamyoung

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