A Useful Ghost

The story focuses on an academic ladyboy, offering intellectual and emotional depth. It explores romantic attraction through a non-straight perspective via the protagonist's relationship with Krong.

Suman, an heir to an electronics factory, holds significant economic authority. The film challenges traditional masculine roles by emphasizing unconventional interpersonal dynamics.

This Thai production with European co-production elements offers a non-Western perspective. It uses Southeast Asian settings and urban renewal contexts to de-center the Anglo-Saxon viewpoint.

The narrative critiques capitalist expansion by portraying vengeful spirits as victims of industrial negligence. It uses dark comedy to engage with political history and social unrest.

The character Tok introduces themes of physical vulnerability through congenital heart disease. This inclusion provides a critique of workplace safety and the human condition.