The Country Teacher of Ban Nong He Yai
Seen it?2010 | 100 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Thai, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
In the 1970's a young idealistic teacher arrives in a remote impoverished North East Issan village to teach in a school. He must first reform the womanizing, gambling addicted, wife beating headmaster. He helps poor families get school uniforms and books for their children.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Surasee Patham
- Chothiwat PhonratsameePanya
- Panna RittikraiTeacher Pan
- Petchtai WongkamlaoHeadmaster Chali
- Pichet KongkarnTeacher Pichet
- Fornfah PhathamTeacher Saengdao
- Khampanee WongthongkhamLamduan