University Honors

This creative project consists of the writing of a screenplay and the pre-production for a narrative short film. The story follows Tawan, a human pilot, and Robot05, a humanoid robot, as they return to Earth from a mission to find habitable planets and living forms. However, they drift into an uncharted region of space, where Tawan is drawn to a mysterious planet, and she gives it the name Acintey-a9 108b. As she explores, time begins to blur-memories and alternate realities surface, revealing aspects of her past that she and her relationship with the family had never fully understood. Meanwhile, Robot05's mission is to ensure Tawan returns home safely and insists she must leave, as their mission is already complete. This project blends science fiction with cultural identity, incorporating Buddhist philosophy and reflecting on the historical portrayal of Asians in futuristic narratives. The film’s world draws inspiration from the Tripitaka, a collection of Buddhist scriptures, while maintaining a scientific framework. The story challenges conventional depictions of cyborgs by giving Robot05 a deeper narrative role, moving beyond the stereotypical ornamental presence of Asians as robots in media. Additionally, elements of Thai household traditions are embedded into the spacecraft’s design, merging cultural heritage with speculative storytelling. Initially envisioned as an experimental film, the project evolved into a narrative-driven exploration of memory, identity, and belonging. Through this script, the project aims to contribute to discussions on representation and reimagining Asian identities within science fiction.