Gohan (, ), is a Thai drama film released in 2026, directed by Chayanop Boonprakob, Nattawut Poonpiriya, and Atta Hemwadee. It is produced by GDH 559, the same studio behind How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, The Paradise of Thorns, and Bad Genius. The film stars Jinjett Wattanasin, Tontawan Tantivejakul, Chartchai Chinsri, Nopphand Boonyai, Yasushi Kitajima, and Poe Mamhe Thar.
The story follows a white stray dog with a pink nose named "Gohan," whose life unfolds across three different stages. Throughout his journey, he longs for a place to call home and for an owner who can give him love and warmth.
The film tells the story of a white stray puppy with a pink nose who lives, eats, and sleeps in front of a 7-Eleven. In the beginning, he spends his days carefree and playful, yet deep down he dreams of having a warm home of his own.
He later meets his first owner, Hiro, a Japanese automotive engineer nearing retirement, who gives him the name "Gohan." As fate unfolds, Gohan, now grown into a young dog, meets his second owner, Namcha, a Burmese illegal worker who cares for and protects him during his time at a stray dog shelter.
As time passes, Gohan grows into a seasoned dog and eventually meets his third owners, Pelé and Jaidee, two university students who decide to take him in. In his old age, Gohan repays their kindness by teaching them the true meaning of love.
The story takes the audience on a journey through three stages of Gohan's life, where each phase represents a new beginning, and every farewell becomes a lesson of the heart, all in search of the true meaning of "home."
Vanridee Pongsittisak, the film's producer, revealed that the project originated from her and Nattawut's love for dogs, which inspired the idea of creating a film centered around dogs. Later, Nattawut invited her to help develop the project, leading Vanaridee to gather ideas and bring on two additional directors, Chayonop and Atta, who shared a similar vision for a dog-centered film. Originally, Nattawut served as a producer, but he eventually became a co-director as well. The creative team collaboratively wrote the screenplay, portraying the journey of a dog named "Gohang" across three stages of life: childhood, adolescence, and old age, with each director responsible for telling the story of Gohang during one distinct stage of life.
In October 2025, Jina Osothsilp, CEO of GDH 559, officially organized a blessing ceremony to mark the start of principal photography. The film features actors from three countries: Thailand, Japan, and Myanmar.
In February 2026, the official poster of the film was released. Later, on March 4, 2026, a press conference was held to officially launch the movie at PAW YARD, EmSphere, Bangkok. Following that, on April 1, 2026, a gala premiere took place, featuring the debut of a large Gohang mascot at Paragon Cineplex, Siam Paragon.
The film was pre-sold in Southeast Asia and parts of East Asia prior to the promotional trailer screenings at the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin in early 2026. Additional distribution was arranged for Latin America, and the film also attracted interest from Eastern Europe, Australia, New Zealand, India, North America, and Spain.
The film also had its official debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in France.
The film was shot in Si Racha, Chonburi province, which serves as the real-life setting for Hiro's workplace and residence in Thailand. It also includes filming at Hua Takhe railway station, an actual location referenced in the story.
Shortly after GDH 559 released the film's trailer in early March 2026, it received overwhelmingly positive reactions, with many calling it one of the most anticipated Thai films. Audiences were also charmed by the adorable dog and his three owners.