4 Kings II
Thai4 คิงส์ 2
Directed byPhuttipong Nakthong
Written by
  • Phuttipong Nakthong
  • Rattanapon Pakprieo
Starring
  • Somphol Rungpanich
  • Ukrit Willibrord Dongabriel
  • Sutthirak Subvijitra
  • Sine Charoenpura
  • Sirat Intarachote
  • Todsapol Maisuk
  • Natthawut Jenmana
  • Benjamin Joseph Varney
  • Patara Eksangkul
Edited byDog Back Dee
Music byVanilla Sky Studio
Production
companies
  • Kum-Kub-Nang
  • Shinesaeng Ad.Venture
Distributed byNeramitnang Film
Release date
  • November 30, 2023 (2023-11-30)
Running time
139 minutes
CountryThailand
LanguageThai
Box office฿93.72 million (Bangkok, Metropolitan & Chiang Mai)
฿232.5 million (nationwide)
as January 11, 2024

4 Kings II also known as 4 Kings 2 (Thai: 4 คิงส์ 2) is a 2023 Thai neo-noir 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 Tummeng, a Kanokarcheewa student was attacked and seriously injured, resentment arose among Kanokarcheewa students. Bang, the leader of the Kanok students, prepared revenge on Buranabondh students, who are foes.

But, it didn't go as expected. When Bang was caught, 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]

Even though on the outside Yat looks like a brat, both didn't study and dealt drugs. But deep within his heart, he harbored feelings for the technical students who fought with each other and caused his grandfather to be caught in the crossfire causing paralysis today.

Yat and Bang have been friends since childhood. Finally, the friendship that the two once had had to break up.

The end scene is Billy and Oh, now friends, attend Yat's funeral, who was shot dead by Rok after recently arguing with Bang. The film is dedicated to all the souls lost in the battle between the vocational boys.

Cast

Main

  • Somphol Rungpanich as Bang
  • Ukrit Willibrord Dongabriel as Yat
  • Sutthirak Subvijitra as Rok
  • Sirat Intarachote as Aek

Supporting

  • Sine Charoenpura as Bung
  • Patara Eksangkul as Kay Kanok
  • Natthawut Jenmana as Nui
  • Todsapol Maisuk as Tummeng
  • Benjamin Joseph Varney as Kay Buranabondh
  • Sahatchai Chumrum as Yat's grandfather
  • Suteerush Channukool as Boss
  • Touch Na Takuathung as Rok's father
  • Watsana Phunphon as Rok's mother
  • Vithaya Pansringarm as Mr. Nipon
  • Sahajak Boonthanakit as Chaloem
  • Nattawan Asavakarn as Ju
  • Oranat Ramasoot as Jiw

Guest appearances

  • Akarin Akaranitimaytharatt as Mot
  • Timethai as Mac
  • Modern Dog as Themselves
  • Smile Buffalo as Three men drinking
  • Kongkiat Khomsiri as Prisoner
  • Arun Pawilai as Old man
  • Bhumibhat Thavornsiri as Art student
  • Rman Chocco as Art student
  • Phuttipong Nakthong as Restroom massager
  • Karinyawat Durongjirakan as Chaloemsat student

Cameo appearances

  • Itkron Pungkiatrussamee as Billy
  • Nat Kitcharit as Oh

Original soundtrack

  • "Rong Pai Kab Fah" (ร้องไปกับฟ้า; "Cry to the Sky"), ending theme by Somphol Rungpanich feat Ukrit Willibrord Dongabriel
  • "Bang Sing" (บางสิ่ง; "Something") by Somphol Rungpanich (original version by Modern Dog)

Production

On July 29, 2022, there was an announcement to recruit new performers to co-feature in the film.[2]

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, Aek, and Rok, all of whom have family issues.[3] 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.[4]

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.[5]

The official trailer was released at 2:14 p.m. on November 14, 2023.[6]

Although it was released on November 30, 2023, tickets can be purchased or reserved starting November 24, 2023.[7]

The gala premiere screens on November 29, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at Major Cineplex Ratchayothin.

First day of official screening, it grossed 19 million baht nationwide breaking the record of the prequel which made 10 million baht.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Jeaneration (2023-10-22). "เรื่องย่อ 4Kings 2". TrueID (in Thai). Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  2. ↑ ""4kings อาชีวะ ยุค 90" ทำภาค 2 ประกาศรับสมัครนักแสดง ขอคนไม่เขินกล้อง". Amarin TV (in Thai). 2022-07-29. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  3. ↑ หน้า 4 – เสาร์สด, '4Kings2'สุดเดือด!ตีแผ่ปัญหาผ่านครอบครัว. Khaosod issues 12,050 vol.33 Saturday, November 25, 2023 (in Thai)
  4. ↑ หน้า 4 – ข่าวสด บันเทิง, 'จี๋'ผันคาแร็กเตอร์-ห่วงคนดู จากหนุ่มอบอุ่นสู่เด็กช่างบู๊เดือด!. Khaosod issues 12,054 vol.33 Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (in Thai)
  5. ↑ 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)
  6. ↑ 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)
  7. ↑ SF Cinema (2023-11-25). ""ทุกแรงกระทำ มีผลลัพธ์เสมอ"". Facebook (in Thai). Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  8. ↑ "เปิดรายได้ "4 KINGS 2" เข้าฉายวันแรก กวาดเงินทะลุ19 ล้านบาท". PPTV HD (in Thai). 2023-12-01. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
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