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The Legend of King Naresuan 1

2007 · 161 min

A sweeping, earnest historical epic that immerses you in royal courts and battlefield strategy with a measured, dignified pace.

Directed by
Chatrichalerm Yukol
Genres
Drama, History, War
Starring
Wanchana Sawasdee, Nopachai Jayanama, Intira Jaroenpura
Tagline
He was destined for greatness. His kingdom was destined for freedom.
Overview
King Naresuan, who liberated the Siamese from the control of Burma. Born in 1555, he was taken to Burma as a child hostage; there he became acquainted with sword fighting and became a threat to the Burmese empire.

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Directed by
Chatrichalerm Yukol
Genres
Drama, History, War
Starring
Wanchana Sawasdee, Nopachai Jayanama, Intira Jaroenpura
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • power
  • freedom
  • war
  • identity
  • loyalty
Places
  • military
  • countryside
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • serialised
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
drama, history, war, action
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
Nattawut Kittikhun, Stanislav Doršic
Runtime
161 min
Country
Thailand
Languages
Thai, Burmese

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