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.
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.
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