Petch Ta Maeow (1999)

Petch Ta Maeow 1999 / เพชรตาแมว 1999 / Diamond Eye Cat , Petch Ta Meaw , DiamondEye Cat: Petch Ta Maeow

Petch Ta Maeow was an original screenplay written by Pradit Kaljaruek, the founder and original owner of Kantana Group (one of Thailand's biggest entertainment conglomerate). Released in 1975, the film 'Petch Ta Maeow' was an instant hit with the Thai movie goers. For this 1999 made-for-television adaptation, the director Niratisai Kaljareuk spared no expense in making his father's diamond eye cat become as real as possible. Thanks to new computer graphic technologies available at the time, the old famous cat with a diamond eye got an upgrade and became alive on television screen every where in Thailand and became one of the biggest hit of 1999 . This version remains the most famous version to date. This popular Thai cult classic is about a cat with diamond eye. In order to protect itself when harmed, it will turn into a giant killer cat. Only few people had an opportunity to come face to face with this supernatural cat. However, as the tales go, those who did will mysteriously meet a tragic end, die or become crazy except for one person, Busayamatr. The cute diamond eye cat and Busayamatr first met when she was very young on one of her father's trip to the jungle many years ago. Little did she know that trip was in fact the expedition led by her father to hunt the Diamond Eye Cat. Unfortunately, everybody died while trying to catch the cat to get its priceless diamond eye, including Busayamart's father. Only two people survived. Busayamatr survived because of her innocent heart that was pure and kind and the local man hired as navigator because he did not try to catch or harm the cat. The local man ended up took the lost young Busayamatr home and raised her as his daughter. Since that day, the cat with diamond eye and Busayamatr became friends. If and when Busayamatr's in danger, her cute little pet black cat will turn into a giant evil black cat to protect her.