On a once-sandy Thailand beach that is now surrounded by artificial sea walls, two young women meet. Shati is a local Muslim woman from a conservative family. Fon is an activist-turned-visual artist, in town for the her new art exhibition. The more they get to know each other, the deeper Shati feels conflicted by her traditional beliefs that forbid same-sex relationships.

The directorial feature debut by Thai writer/director Patiparn Boontarig, SOLIDS BY THE SEASHORE was the winner of the NETPAC and New Currents Awards at the Busan International Film Festival.

“This delightful movie does a wonderful job of depicting the shifting sands of the human heart with kindness and discretion.” –Critic's Notebook

DIRECTED BY PAPITARN BOONTARIG
THAILAND | 2023 | THAI WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES