4 Kings
Directed by Puttipong NakthongInspired by the real story of the conflict between the student from four different technician colleges in the 90s, where violence can be used to build friendships and enemies at the same time.
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- CallumNovember 5, 2025⭐⭐⭐ – 4 Kings – Brotherhood, Brutality, and the Bangkok Blues 4 Kings, directed by Puttipong Nakthong, steps into one of the grittier corners of Thai history — a period when vocational school rivalries spilled from classrooms into the streets. What begins as youthful bravado soon becomes something darker: a raw, sometimes uncomfortable look at the violent pride and fractured brotherhood that marked an era many would rather forget. The film doesn’t glamorise the chaos; it presents it head-on. Gangs of students from rival technical colleges clash in brutal brawls, driven by loyalty, ego, and desperation for belonging. But beneath the blood and bruises lies a story of identity — of young men shaped by circumstance and failed by the systems around them. It’s about the tragic weight of honour when there’s no one left to show what honour really means. Nakthong’s direction is confident and personal, grounding the violence in realism rather than spectacle. The performances carry a quiet authenticity, especially from the young cast, who make you believe these aren’t just characters but reflections of a generation that lived fast and burned hard. The soundtrack and urban cinematography give it a smoky, nostalgic pulse — part elegy, part confession. It’s not an easy film to love, but it’s one worth watching. 4 Kings isn’t about heroes or villains — it’s about lost boys in a broken time, clinging to pride because it’s all they’ve got left. 🥃 Pairing: A shot of Thai whisky — rough, honest, and burning just enough to remind you that the past still lingers in the back of the throat.
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4 Kings was released on December 9, 2021.
4 Kings was directed by Puttipong Nakthong.
4 Kings has a runtime of 2h 19m.
4 Kings was produced by Thanawat Thampreechapong.
Inspired by the real story of the conflict between the student from four different technician colleges in the 90s, where violence can be used to build friendships and enemies at the same time.
The key characters in 4 Kings are Da Intara (Arak Amornsupasiri), Billy Intara (Itkron Pungkiatrussamee), Rupang Intara (Poom Rungsrithananon).
4 Kings is an Action, Crime, Drama film.
4 Kings has an audience rating of 6.3 out of 10.
4 Kings had a budget of $409K.