He made his feature-film debut with 1997 's '' Dang Bireley 's and Young Gangsters '' , with a screenplay by Wisit Sasanatieng . The story was set in 1956 in Bangkok and follows the adventures of a gang of young criminals , with the action showing the influence of John Woo films . It was named best picture at the Thailand National Film Awards and was nominated for a Dragons and Tigers Award at the Vancouver International Film Festival
Vancouver International Film Festival
Vancouver International Film Festival
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