''Siam Sunset'' is a 1999 Australian

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directed by

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and starring

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and

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Plot

Perry (

) is an English chemist working for a paint company and is depressed after losing his wife in a freak accident. As he tries to invent the new color Siam Sunset, he wins a prize, takes leave, and travels to Australia. Grace (

), on the same tour bus, also has a troubled life. When they meet, the two begin a romance.

Release

''Siam Sunset'' premiered at the

1999 Cannes Film Festival The 52nd Cannes Film Festival was held from 12 to 23 May 1999. Canadian filmmaker, actor and author David Cronenberg was the Jury President. The Palme d'Or went to the French– Belgian film ''Rosetta'' by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. The festi ...

. It grossed $878,819 at the box office in Australia,.

Reception

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reports that 67% of nine surveyed critics gave the film a positive review; the average rating is 6.1/10. David Stratton of ''

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'' wrote that the film's concept is unoriginal, but it is a "merrily entertaining, frequently funny and occasionally violent" film that improves on the formula used by recent films.

References

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at Oz Movies 1999 films 1999 comedy films Australian comedy films 1990s English-language films Films shot in South Australia Films directed by John Polson 1999 directorial debut films 1990s Australian films {{1990s-comedy-film-stub