Hungarian Comedy ‘Be My Dad’ Comes to Bangkok’s Contemporary World Film Series 2026

Hungarian Film ‘Be My Dad’ to Screen at TK Park Bangkok on September 20” and meta description: “Hungarian comedy Be My Dad comes to TK Park at centralwOrld Bangkok on September 20, 2026, as part of the Contemporary World Film Series. Advance reservations required.”

2026 CONTEMPORARY WORLD FILM SERIES CONTINUES, AT TK PARK ! — Hungarian comedy *Be My Dad* will be screened at TK Park, centralwOrld, Bangkok on September 20, 2026.

Bangkok’s 2026 Contemporary World Film Series continues this September with the Hungarian comedy Be My Dad, a warm and thought-provoking story exploring family, imagination, creativity and unexpected parenthood. The film will be screened at TK Park (Thailand Knowledge Park), centralwOrld, Bangkok, on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The screening is supported by the Embassy of Hungary in Bangkok and the National Film Institute of Hungary. Directed by Gabor Rohonyi and Csaba Vekes, the 1-hour-54-minute film follows the life of Barna Kesereu, a successful writer and former university professor who finds himself struggling with a serious creative crisis. His publisher gives him just 10 days to complete and deliver a new novel. But just as Barna faces the pressure of the approaching deadline, his life takes a completely unexpected turn.

An Unexpected Son Changes Everything

A scene from the Hungarian film *Be My Dad*.

Barna’s former girlfriend, Sara, suddenly arrives at his home accompanied by a seven-year-old boy named Samu. She tells Barna that Samu is his son. Sara then asks him to take care of the child for 10 days while she leaves on a work assignment, placing the fiercely independent and unconventional writer in a situation for which he is completely unprepared. What follows is an unexpected journey into fatherhood. Barna must suddenly deal with the everyday demands of looking after the mischievous young Samu while simultaneously trying to overcome his writer’s block and meet his publisher’s deadline. But the disruption gradually becomes something much more meaningful. Samu repeatedly asks Barna to tell him bedtime stories. Those seemingly simple requests begin to awaken something Barna had been struggling to rediscover: his imagination.

As their relationship develops, storytelling starts rekindling Barna’s creative spark and gradually changes the writer himself in ways he never expected. Through humour and emotion, Be My Dad celebrates the transformative power of storytelling, imagination, family and second chances, while exploring how an unexpected relationship can completely alter the direction of a person’s life.

A Hungarian Film That Has Won Over International Audiences

Be My Dad has been screened at film festivals and has connected with audiences internationally.

“A warm, witty, and heartfelt comedy about family, imagination, and second chances.” — Palic International Film Festival

The film features strong performances from its well-known lead actor and young child star, whose relationship forms the emotional centre of the story.

Hungarian Ambassador to Introduce the Film

The Bangkok screening will also have a special diplomatic dimension. H.E. Szilvia Szaloki, Ambassador of Hungary, will introduce the film before the screening. Following the movie, the Embassy of Hungary in Bangkok will host a reception, giving guests an opportunity to continue the evening after experiencing the film. The screening is supported by the Embassy of Hungary in Bangkok and the National Film Institute of Hungary as part of the continuing 2026 Contemporary World Film Series at TK Park.

*Be My Dad* explores storytelling, family, imagination and unexpected parenthood.

Be My Dad – Bangkok Screening Details

Film: Be My Dad
Country: Hungary
Genre: Comedy
Directors: Gabor Rohonyi & Csaba Vekes
Running Time: 1 hour 54 minutes
Language: Original-language soundtrack with English subtitles
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Registration: From 3:30 PM
Screening: 4:00 PM
Dress Code: Smart Casual

Venue

TK Park (Thailand Knowledge Park) 8th Floor, centralwOrld Dazzle Zone, above TOPS Food Hall Ratchadamri Road Bangkok 10330 Tel: 02-257-4300

Advance Reservation Required

Seats are limited and advance reservations are required.
Those wishing to attend should make their reservation by emailing:
filmforum17@gmail.com According to the event information, the screening will not accept walk-ins or additional registration at the venue. Attendance is reserved for guests who register in advance. Non-TK Park members are required to pay a 20-baht entry fee per person to access TK Park. TK Park does not provide complimentary parking validation. Parking charges are subject to centralwOrld’s normal parking conditions.

Watch the Trailer

Watch the official Be My Dad trailer

Contemporary World Film Series Continues in Bangkok

The September presentation of Be My Dad continues TK Park’s 2026 Contemporary World Film Series, bringing international cinema and stories from different cultures to Bangkok audiences. With its combination of humour, family relationships and an exploration of how storytelling can change lives, Be My Dad offers Bangkok moviegoers a Hungarian story centred on one reluctant father’s unexpected journey toward creativity, connection and change.

Event: Be My Dad – Contemporary World Film Series 2026 Date: September 20, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM Venue: TK Park, 8th Floor, centralwOrld, Bangkok Reservations: filmforum17@gmail.com