The Possible

The Possible

Year: 2006

Runtime: 118 mins

Language: Thai

ComedyMusic

Born cool, must stay cool. No matter the era, the mantra endures. In 1970, the string band “The Possible” rides a wave of teenage fever, topping charts. One day a mysterious fan gifts them a microphone that turns out to be a time‑machine, whisking the group forward to 2007. There, contemporary music dominates and the once‑popular group finds themselves out of step with the modern scene.

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1

Rise to fame and ego of The Possible

In 1969, The Possible stand at the peak of popularity in Thailand, celebrated by fans. Their fame inflates their egos and they begin to overlook the very audience that supported them. Backstage tensions simmer beneath glossy surfaces as personal ambitions threaten the band's unity.

1969 Bangkok, Thailand
2

Toi's indiscretion and Straw's fallout

Toi cavorts with a farang woman, while his Thai girlfriend Straw is left to wrestle with the fallout of his actions. The relationship strains under media glare and jealousy. The mood backstage becomes tense as trust fractures threaten the tour.

1969 Backstage, Bangkok
3

A pink Hit Tester arrives

On the way to a show, a fan gifts them a pink microphone known as a Hit Tester. The band fiddles with it, curious about its rumored power. The gift foreshadows a supernatural turn that will tilt their fate.

1969 Road to the show
4

Hit Tester tested at The Impossibles

The microphone makes its power felt during a rival concert by The Impossibles. The rival band's vulgar lyrics steal the spotlight, while Toi's moment under the Hit Tester changes the atmosphere. The crowd reacts as the microphone's energy seems to respond to him.

1969 Rival concert venue, Bangkok
5

Backstage chaos leads to vanish

At The Possible's own concert, the eight piece horn section is distracted by chaos when the trumpeter stumbles drunkenly. A flash of light envelops the group, and the five remaining members vanish from the stage. Confusion erupts as the audience's energy shifts to bewilderment.

1969 The Possible concert venue, Bangkok
6

A new Bangkok emerges: time jump

The remaining members reappear in what looks like the same auditorium, but booed for their bizarre presence as a porn film blocks the view. They stumble onto the street and discover Bangkok has mutated into 2006, thirty-seven years later. The city hums with a modern skyline, loud traffic, and unfamiliar noise.

2006 Bangkok, Thailand; 2006
7

Struggling in a strange era

The band discovers that paying for noodles with old currency fails, highlighting how much the world has changed since 1969. A mischief at a local stall lands them in jail, giving them a first-hand taste of time's consequences. An admirer named Ooh recognizes them as legends and pledges to help.

2006 Noodle stall, Bangkok
8

Ooh mentors the band in time

A middle-aged admirer named Ooh steps in to guide The Possible through the unfamiliar era. He offers steadying advice, helps them navigate modern Bangkok, and helps them plan a return to performance. The band begins to see hope despite their strange new world.

2006 Bangkok, 2006
9

Old horn section returns to relevance

The group tries to mount a comeback but discovers they no longer have their original horn section. They attempt to audition new horn players, yet sense the key to their future may lie with the very old members they left behind. Reigniting their cohesion becomes essential to their sound.

2006 Rehearsal space, Bangkok
10

Old members revealed

The trombonist is now a Buddhist monk, the saxophonist has aged into wisdom, and the trumpet player has died from alcoholism, leaving his daughter Nu Malee to join the band after their plea for help. These revelations reshape the band’s path and responsibilities.

2006 Bangkok, 2006
11

Nu Malee joins and re-energizes the band

Nu Malee, the trumpet player's daughter, joins The Possible, bringing new energy and a personal stake in the music. Her presence helps stabilize the group and reconnect with audiences of the new era. The band begins to see a future with a fusion of past and present.

2006 Band rehearsal, Bangkok
12

Comeback at a controversial revival

The Possible secure a comeback at a revival—held in a porn cinema—that challenges their artistic purpose but also piques public interest. Setha Sirachaya, once the rival band's lead singer, stirs enthusiasm and helps drive the crowd. The pink Hit Tester hums back to life, bridging the two eras.

2006 Porn cinema venue, Bangkok
13

The Hit Tester returns them to 1969

As the crowd roars, the microphone’s power whisks The Possible back to 1969. They confront the consequences of fame that once consumed them and realize they must change. The band reforms their personal lives and recommits to creating meaningful music for their fans.

1969 Bangkok, 1969
14

A reborn band, valuing artistry and fans

Back in their original era, The Possible emerge as artists who understand the true value of their talents. They prioritize artistry and audience connection over headlines and superficial glory. Reborn by experience, they become legends who honor their fans and the craft.

1969 Bangkok, 1969

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