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The Legend of Suriyothai

2001 · 185 min

A sweeping, earnest historical epic that immerses you in royal intrigue and battlefield sacrifice, demanding patience but rewarding with emotional weight.

Directed by
Chatrichalerm Yukol
Genres
History, War, Drama
Starring
Piyapas Bhirombhakdi, Sarunyu Wongkrachang, Chatchai Plengpanich
Tagline
A woman warrior changed the course of history.
Overview
During the 16th century, as Thailand contends with both a civil war and Burmese invasion, a beautiful princess rises up to help protect the glory of the Kingdom of Ayothaya. Based on the life of Queen Suriyothai.

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Directed by
Chatrichalerm Yukol
Genres
History, War, Drama
Starring
Piyapas Bhirombhakdi, Sarunyu Wongkrachang, Chatchai Plengpanich
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 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
  • betrayal
  • loyalty
  • war
  • fate
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
  • military
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity7
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
history, war, drama, action
Directed by
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Written by
Sunait Chutintaranond, Chatrichalerm Yukol
Starring
Piyapas Bhirombhakdi, Sarunyu Wongkrachang, Chatchai Plengpanich, Pongpat Wachirabunjong, Johnny Anfone, Mai Charoenpura, Sinjai Plengpanich, Sorapong Chatree
Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
185 min
Country
Thailand
Languages
Burmese, Thai

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