This years winner of the Palm d’Or recounts the story of Boonmee towards the end of his days. With the help of his lost son and the ghost of his deceased wife, he takes a retrospective look on the life he has led. Uncle Boonmee unveils a Thailand of mystical and earthly qualities without ever drowning in clichés of orientalism.

The film has been described as one of the most experimental winners of the Palm d’Or to date, and director Apichatpong Weerasethakul makes even the most improbable scenes appear easy and intimate. Uncle Boonmee is not only a great film, it is also an extraordinary experience. eyk