"Dust in Thailand signifies progress but also brings chaos, as illustrated by haunted appliances navigating themes of loss, love, and technological reflection."
"A vacuum cleaner becomes a conduit for the dead, reflecting societal issues and personal connections, transforming the mundane into a canvas of absurdity."
In "A Useful Ghost," the film intertwines themes of progress and the supernatural in Thailand, showcasing how technology and haunting meet. The vacuum cleaner, a critical symbol, becomes a vehicle for ghostly narratives, with characters struggling to navigate their earthly ties. Krong, a repairman, identifies a vacuum as possessed by a factory worker's spirit. Meanwhile, Madam Suman, who runs the factory, deals with her daughter-in-law's ghost trying to maintain a connection with her husband. The story blends humor and tenderness while critiquing societal norms and the implications of progress.
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