Summer 2007

Thai biographical historical drama film about King Naresuan the Great, who ruled Siam from 1590 until his death in 1605.

Part I deals with Naresuan’s boyhood when he was taken hostage by Burmese King Bayinnaung to keep the vassal Ayutthaya Kingdom subservient. During this time, he was a novice Buddhist monk under the tutelage of a wise father-figure monk.

Thai biographical historical drama film about King Naresuan the Great, who ruled Siam from 1590 until his death in 1605.
Part II depicts Naresuan as a young adult prince, already a formidable military strategist, as he leads his army on exploits against breakaway kingdoms for King Bayinnaung’s successor, King Nonthabureng, and eventually breaks away to declare sovereignty for Siam.