Phra Ruang: Rise of the Empire
Focus on ASEAN
พระร่วง มหาศึกสุโขทัย
110 min | Action, History | 2025 | Thailand | Thai | English Subs
Synopsis:
Two friends, united by their passion for the theatrical realm, are chasing history to uncover the truth behind the founding of a kingdom while also trying to find meaning in their lives. As they wander through the past, gathering evidence and piecing together forgotten tales for the play, they begin to see how history has been lost in time. They reimagine the past on stage, inviting the audience to travel back in time to witness a new interpretation of history brought to life through their performances.
Schedule
Nov 13, 2026 @ 11:30 PM
Director
Chartchai Ketnust
CHARTCHAI KETNUST is a Thai film director and producer best known for The Only Mom (2019), a box-office hit in both Myanmar and Thailand. His acclaimed TV series From Chaophraya to Irrawaddy (2022) swept nine Thai Academy Awards, including Best TV Series of the Year. Chartchai’s debut feature, From Bangkok to Mandalay, marked the first official co-production between Thailand and Myanmar. His diverse filmography includes Still (2020), My Quarantine Days (2020), Motherhood (2022), and the high-profile LGBTQ+ period film Man Suang (2023). Most recently, his series Luplae, The Hidden Town (2024) ranked first in Netflix Thailand’s Top 10 for 10 consecutive weeks.
Credits
Director:
Chartchai Ketnust
Producer:
Anawin Vipasawad
Chartchai Ketnust
Cinematography:
Teerawat Rujinatham
Cast:
Pongsakorn Mettarikanon
Thanavate Siriwattanakul
Yem Srey Pich
Kanda Witthayanuparpyuenyong
Rangsan Panyaruen
Screenwriters:
Pimpanida Phanmai
Sirimas Yodsuwan
Sirawee Iamsudjai
Chartchai Ketnust
Charoonporn
Parapakpralai
