Inhuman Kiss

Inhuman Kiss

Year: 2019

Runtime: 122 mins

Language: Thai

Director: Sitisiri Mongkolsiri

Echo Score: 74

Budget: $1.2M

RomanceDramaHorror

Heart of a girl, head of a demon. An innocent young woman is the unwitting host to a krasue, a demon who causes havoc in her village as it searches for vengeance at night.

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Timeline & Setting – Inhuman Kiss (2019)

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Time period

World War II era (1939-1945)

Set during the Second World War, the tale follows teenagers growing up as nurses and soldiers arrive for conflict-related needs. In Thailand, nurses travel to Bangkok to care for the wounded, shaping Sai's role as a caregiver. The war’s disruption frames the characters’ choices and the escalating tensions between tradition and modern wartime realities.

Location

Thailand, Bangkok, forest village near the borders

The story shifts between a rural village by a forest in Thailand and the bustling city of Bangkok. The forest is tied to a Krasue legend that protects the village, while Bangkok represents wartime urgency where nurses care for the wounded. The local hospital scene and the village’s outskirts anchor the film’s dual settings during World War II.

🇹🇭 Thailand 🏞 Rural forest village 🏥 Bangkok hospital

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Main Characters – Inhuman Kiss (2019)

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Jerd (Sapol Assawamunkong)

One of the four childhood friends who grows into a conflicted teen. He secretly aligns with the Krasue-hunting tribe to misdirect them, concealing his true feelings for Sai. When his treachery is uncovered, the tribe leader turns him into a grotesque krahang, marking him as a traitor.

💔 Jealousy ⚔️ Betrayal 🕵️ Deception

Sai (Phantira Pipityakorn)

A girl who grows into a Krasue, torn between love for Noi and the danger of her nightly transformation. Her bond with Noi deepens as she fights to maintain her humanity, even as the Krasue lore intrudes on village life. Her fate culminates in a deadly confrontation at the end.

💖 Love ✨ Transformation 🩸 Blood

Noi (Oabnithi Wiwattanawarang)

Sai’s friend and lover who returns to the village with the Krasue-hunting tribe in pursuit. He helps Sai in practical ways and remains steadfast, hoping to save her as their relationship strengthens amid danger. His loyalty and courage push the story toward its emotional climax.

💞 Loyalty 🧭 Guidance 🏞 Village Ties

Ting (Darina Boonchu)

One of the four childhood friends who witness the shift from playful forest games to wartime upheaval. Ting represents the ordinary life bracketed by extraordinary events, sharing in the group’s experiences as they grow older.

👭 Friend 🌼 Youth 🗺️ Witness

Monk Pai (Makorn Supinacharoen)

The village monk who guides Noi and provides the cultural context for the Krasue myth. He reveals ancient tales that connect past heartbreak to present events, and he ultimately intervenes to stop escalating violence.

🧭 Guidance 🕊 Wisdom ⚔️ Conflict

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Major Themes – Inhuman Kiss (2019)

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💔 Love

Sai and Noi rekindle a romance as the war presses in, while Jerd quietly harbors his own crush on Sai. Sai’s affections shift toward Noi, creating strain with Jerd and fueling a dangerous mix of loyalty and desire. The love triangle drives key decisions and ultimately leads to a tragic, fate-driven outcome.

👻 Myth

The Krasue and Krahang legends loom over the village, shaping fear and superstition in daily life. Sai’s nightly transformation turns rumor into a dangerous reality that tests friendships and loyalties. The monk’s recounting of ancient romance ties the myth to present betrayals, underscoring how fate intertwines with belief.

⚔️ Conflict

A hunter tribe pursues the Krasue, pitting tradition against survival and fueling suspicion within the community. Jerd’s disloyalty triggers a violent chain: he is transformed into a grotesque krahang, and the villagers confront Sai. The monk intervenes as vengeance spirals, culminating in a bitter culmination of revenge and tragedy.

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