Satree lek (2000) The Iron Ladies

Directed by Youngyooth Thongkonthun

Starring Jesdaporn Pholdee, Sahaphap Tor

Based on a real life story about a volleyball team of gays, transvestites, and transsexuals and a straight guy and their struggle to enter and eventually win the National Volleyball Championship in Thailand.

Acerbically funny and surprisingly touching, I wasnt looking forward to watching this (because it was based on a true story) but I can honestly say it was an enjoyable film and one that makes you question your own attitude and way of thinking. It is quite a shallow film in terms of character defining dealing mainly with the team as a whole and the tournament but luckily I wasnt expecting much in the way of depth.

The film is obviously very camp and I thought theyd played it up too much until the end when you see some of the actual people involved, they make the actors look normal!

You may think yeah typical underdogs make good but in this case it did happen and where else could it happen other than Thailand? 

You dont need to answer that!

Recommended if your looking for a lightish campy comedy or sports film or both.

Cheers Trev.

BBFC rated 15