Home movie

Pitch and pals get romantic

“It’s a great film about love.”

By Tatat Bunnag
Photographs by Varuth Hiruayatheb
and courtesy by Sahamongkol Film.

After the huge success of The Love of Siam, director Chookiat Sakweerakul (Madeaw) and 24-year-old actor and singer Witwisit Hirunyawongkul (Pitch) joined forces again for Sahamongkol's new romantic drama, Home.

Home features three heart-warming love stories set in Chiang Mai. Along with Pitch, Home features popular movie stars Penpak Sirikul, Ruengsak Laouchusak, Supoj Chanrueng and Siraphan Wattanajinda. Also starring in Home are 18-year-old newcomers Kittisak Pathomburana (Jack) and Chutavuth Pattarakampol (March).

Student Weekly recently caught up with Pitch, March and Jack at Major Ratchayothin’s Scrap at Love shop to hear about Home, due to hit cinemas on April 19.

Student Weekly: Is Home made up of three separate short films?

Pitch: It’s one movie in three parts. There’s definitely a connection between the three parts of the film.

Student Weekly: Can you tell us about the plot of the movie?

March: It’s about three different kinds of love.

Pitch: Each part tells a story about people in different generations. The first is a teen coming of age story, while the second is about a couple who plan to get married, but are still hesitating. The third part is about a mature woman who is trying to overcome sadness and move on after losing her husband.

Student Weekly: Pitch, how did you go working with Madeaw for the third time?

Pitch: It was great, as always. It’s easy for us to work together now because we’re used to each other’s way of working. When we discuss the character that I’m playing, it’s easier for me to know what he wants and to portray the character well.

Student Weekly: Jack and March, how did you guys become involved with this film?

March: We auditioned. I’d only had experience with modelling before, but I decided to go along to the casting for this film. I was lucky to be chosen.

Jack: I’ve known the director for a while because he taught me music when I was in the high school marching band. He invited me to act in a music video first, then offered me a role in Home.

Student Weekly: How did it feel to work with famous actors like Penpak, James Ruengsak Laouchusak and Lift Supoj?

Pitch: I was pretty nervous at first, because I’m a fan of their movies and I never dreamed I’d be acting with them. Before Home, I’d only worked with actors around the same age as me, so this was a really good learning experience.

Student Weekly: Pitch, you also sing on the soundtrack of the film. Can you tell us about that?

Pitch: I sang two songs for the film. The first is one that I wrote called “Pan Loei Pai (Passing By),” and the other is “Wan Tee Suay Ngam (A Beautiful Day),” written by Pod Moderndog.

March: They’re really catchy songs!

Student Weekly: What do you guys remember most about the filming of Home?

Jack: The scene where I had to express feelings with my eyes, instead of using words. It was really challenging for an inexperienced actor like me. I’m proud that I was able to do it.

March: I learned a lot about acting from this movie. It’s a great film about love and relationships.

Pitch: I agree with March. When I read the script, I knew right away that this was going to be a great movie.