Actor

Sakda Kaewbuadee

1978

Who they are

Born: 25 December 1978, Thailand
Known for: Tropical Malady, Syndromes and a Century, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

Sakda Kaewbuadee, nicknamed Tong, is a Thai actor born in 1978. He is best known as a recurring performer in the films of Apichatpong Weerasethakul, appearing in several of the director's major works from the mid-2000s onward. Through these roles he is part of Thai art-house cinema's international rise.

Where to start

Tropical Malady (2004)Full guide
Early Weerasethakul feature that won the Jury Prize at Cannes, an important step in his collaboration with the director.
Syndromes and a Century (2006)Log in to add it to the library
Weerasethakul's Venice-competition drama, showing his continued place in the director's regular circle of performers.
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010)Full guide
Palme d'Or winner at Cannes and his most widely seen film.
Mekong Hotel (2012)Log in to add it to the library
Another Weerasethakul project, confirming his long-running creative partnership with the director.
Cemetery of Splendor (2015)Log in to add it to the library
Weerasethakul's Cannes-premiered drama, and a later highlight of their collaboration.

Their films in the library

Awards

No major awards are documented here.

The full list · 21

2004Tropical MaladyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tong
2005Ghost of AsiaLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2006Syndromes and a CenturyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Monk Sakda
2006The AnthemLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2007The State of the WorldLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (segment "Luminous People")
2007EmeraldLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2007Luminous PeopleLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2007My Mother’s GardenLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2008Deep in the JungleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jai
2008Diseases and a Hundred Year PeriodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Moine Sakda
2009Death HappensLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunman
2010Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past LivesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tong
201169Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Kang
2012Mekong HotelLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tong
2012Sakda (Rousseau)Log in to add it to the libraryActor
2014Madeleine and the Two ApachesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tong
2015Cemetery of SplendorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tong
2015Turning TidesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Le serveur
2018Ten Years ThailandLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tong (segment "Song of the City")
2021The Year of the Everlasting StormLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2026A Flower of ForgetfulnessLog in to add it to the libraryActor

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.