About this series
Four songs from His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej's (also known as King Rama IX) royal songbook have now inspired four leading Thai directors to interpret their spirit and meaning into four short films.
All films — in order
1
Smiles
A teenage boy becomes a strange figure in the eyes of everyone at school because no one has ever seen him get angry, cry, laugh, or even smile. Until he is chosen to perform in a play with the school’s beautiful and popular girl. As the truth about him begins to be revealed, it may change someone’s feelings forever.
2
The Singers
Two elderly women from two completely different families, with vastly different social statuses and backgrounds, share one thing in common — their emotional struggles. When fate brings them together and they learn each other’s stories, the adventure of the two grandmothers begins.
3
Star
As soon as the teacher announces the search for a new flag bearer to replace the graduating Grade 6 student, a competition begins between two young boys.
4
Falling Rain
The true story of Sueb Nakhasathien, the chief of the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, during the final four years of his life — a period in which he was determined to fight and put an end to illegal logging and wildlife poaching without fear of the law. He stood firmly against dark influences, politicians, and corrupt government officials in his relentless battle to protect the forest and wildlife.
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