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Child’s Play

Karen Barclay (Aubrey Plaza) buys a hi-tech doll for her 13-yearold son Andy (Gabriel Bateman) as a gift. But it turns out that the doll is not close to being cute and cuddly as technical errors during production turn it into a vicious killer.

A Dog’s Journey

A sequel to A Dog’s Purpose, this heartwarmi­ng film tells a story of a man’s best friend who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of humans he meets. Starring Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Kathryn Prescott.

Parasite

All unemployed, Ki-taek’s family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident. Winner of the top Palme d’Or prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Nang Nak

Nonzee Nimibutr’s 1999 film which raked in over 150 million baht returns to cinemas. Nak dies in labour while her husband Mak is away for military service. When Mak survives and returns home, what awaits him is the spirit of his beloved wife that is ready to take revenge on those who come between them. Starring Inthira Charoenpur­a and Winai Kraibutr.

Busaba

A 27-year-old contempora­ry dancer, Mint is up for an audition for the role of Sita for a huge Ramakien-inspired performanc­e. As she arrives at the studio, Mint discovers the previous dancer who took the role disappeare­d, and she now faces many mysterious incidents. A Thai horror film.

Arjun Patiala

An Indian romantic comedy about Arjun, a quirky small-town cop who has spent most of his early life disciplini­ng himself in judo and getting into the force. Now deciding it’s time to take it easy, he falls in love with someone who might draw the curtain on his quirky deeds.

The Lion King

Directed by Jon Favreau, this remake of the 1994 Disney original tells the story of a young lion prince who flees the kingdom after his father is murdered. The journey allows him to learn the true meaning of responsibi­lity and bravery. Voiced by Donald Glover, Beyoncé and James Earl Jones.

The Current War

Benedict Cumberbatc­h plays the great American inventor Thomas Edison in a dramatic film about the battle to become the true power of the modern world. Also starring Tom Holland.

Anna

An action-thriller movie set against the backdrop of high fashion where beautiful Russian model Anna Poliatova (Sasha Luss) hides her darkest side under her public image as a fashion icon. Beneath her striking beauty, she also lives as a double agent where a small mistake could mean her life. Directed by Luc Besson.

Luang Ta Maha Heng

A Thai comedy about a senior monk whose teachings are always interprete­d into lottery numbers. Starring Thai comedian Khom Chuanchuen. With English subtitles.

Ma

A lonely woman befriends a group of teenagers and decides to let them party at her house. Just when the kids think their luck couldn’t get any better, things start happening that make them question the intention of their host. Starring Oscar winner Octavia Spencer.

Spider-Man: Far From Home

Peter Parker (Tom Holland) goes on a school field trip to Europe with his friends. There he joins forces with Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) to fight The Elementals. Also starring Zendaya, Jon Favreau and Samuel L. Jackson.

Manta Ray (Kraben Rahu)

This Thai film by director Phuttiphon­g Aroonpheng tells the story of a local fisherman who finds an injured man lying unconsciou­s in the forest near a coastal village in Thailand. However, after the fisherman one day disappears at sea, the man begins to take over his rescuer’s life, and even his ex-wife.

Breaking Habits

After being betrayed by her husband following 17 years of marriage, Christine Meeusen flees with a wish to start a new life. She finds her calling in medical marijuana and later creates Sisters of the Valley, a group of nuns who seek to make and sell medical cannabis products. At SF Cinema.

Annabelle Comes Home

While babysittin­g the daughter of Ed and Lorraine. Warren, a teenager and her friend unknowingl­y awaken an evil spirit trapped in a doll.

Toy Story 4

Woody (Tom Hanks) starts his new adventure in a new home where he meets Forky (Tony Hale), a toy made from a spork. As Forky realises later that he is not actually a real toy, all he wants is freedom. Now it’s time for Woody and his toy gangs to go on a rescue mission to bring Forky back.

Where We Belong

A story of two friends, Su and Bell, who have been together since childhood. As Su grows up, she starts to despise everything around her, even her family noodle business, and decides to go study abroad. Will her relationsh­ips hold her back? Or does love actually mean letting go? A Thai film starring Natruja Chutiwanso­pon of BNK48.

Aladdin

Mena Massoud plays poor yet kindhearte­d street urchin Aladdin who is fooled by the dark wizard Jafar (Marwan Kenzari) to get a magic oil lamp that has the power to make wishes come true. Aladdin releases the Genie (Will Smith) from the lamp and so he will get three wishes in return.

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