The Forest
ป่า
Synopsis
A new teacher arrives at a small village in rural Thailand. He has just left the monkhood and has taken a job at the local school in a quest to discover life outside the monastery. He finds that one of his pupils is a mute girl who is being bullied by the other children in the class. Both the teacher and the girl must face the challenges and cruelties of the real world. The girl retreats into a fantasy world, finding solace in the forest with a strange wild boy. The teacher struggles to bring her back, whilst at the same time himself questioning the world of reality. The worlds of fantasy and reality clash with tragic consequences.
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ป่า - The Forest - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-17
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Spurrier
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Spurrier
- Original Score
- Paul Spurrier
- Original Title
- ป่า
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Spoken Languages
- Thai
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Commercial Films Siam
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Spurrier
Paul Spurrier
Paul Spurrier
Paul Spurrier
David Allen Cluck, Peter C. Green, Nirattisai Kaljareuk, Robert A. Neft, Paul Spurrier
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Paul Spurrier
Director
Paul Spurrier
Writer
David Allen Cluck
Producer
Peter C. Green
Producer
Nirattisai Kaljareuk
Producer
Robert A. Neft
Producer
Paul Spurrier
Producer
John C Williamson
Producer
Paul Spurrier
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forest
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What is The Forest about?
A new teacher arrives at a small village in rural Thailand. He has just left the monkhood and has taken a job at the local school in a quest to discover life outside the monastery. He finds that one of his pupils is a mute girl who is being bullied by the other children in the class. Both the teacher and the girl must face the challenges and cruelties of the real world. The girl retreats into a fantasy world, finding solace in the forest with a strange wild boy. The teacher struggles to bring her back, whilst at the same time himself questioning the world of reality. The worlds of fantasy and reality clash with tragic consequences.
Who directed The Forest?
The Forest was directed by Paul Spurrier.
Who stars in The Forest?
The principal cast of The Forest includes Asanee Suwan, Wannasa Wintawong, Tanapol Kamkunkam, Vithaya Pansringarm, Thidarat Kongkaew.
When was The Forest released and how long is it?
The Forest was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Forest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forest was composed by Paul Spurrier.