Jan Dara

The "Jan Dara" collection comprises two Thai films, "Jan Dara: The Beginning" (2012) and "Jan Dara: The Finale" (2013), which are adaptations of the novel "The Story of Chan Dara." Written by Usana Ploengtham and with Mom Luang Phanthevanop Devakun serving as screenwriter and director, the story was originally published in newspaper chapters between 1964 and 1966. Produced by Sahamongkol Films, the collection unfolds as a melodrama centered on familial relationships, exploring themes of love and hatred, and depicting how characters often mirror each other's behaviors. Spanning from 2012 to 2013, the two films in the "Jan Dara" collection have a total runtime of 279 minutes. The collection's budget and revenue figures are both recorded as zero. Each film in the series has a distinct runtime; "Jan Dara: The Beginning" is 136 minutes long, while "Jan Dara: The Finale" runs for 143 minutes. The films explore the complexities of familial bonds through interwoven narratives. The collection’s total runtime is 279 minutes across both installments. The two films together represent a complete adaptation of the original novel.