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Language
Thai
Description
Follows the life of King Naresuan the Great, who liberated the Siamese from the control of Burma, changing the destiny of a nation. Part I depicts Naresuan's boyhood, when he was taken hostage by Burmese King Bayinnaung to keep the vassal Ayudhya Kingdom subservient. Part II portrays Naresuan as a young adult prince, who leads his army on exploits against breakaway kingdoms for King Bayinnaung's successor, King Nonthabureng, then breaks away to declare...
Language
Thai
Description
Set in the regal times of King Naresuan. Tien is a man who was born into nobility but had it stripped from him after his parents were brutally murdered. During his childhood Tien learned Khon, a form of dance which is usually reserved for royalty. Although he didn't know it yet, Khon would later prove to be an invaluable aide to him. When Tien was 10, he witnessed his parents murder. This forced Tien to live on the streets where he is eventually captured...