The Protector
Director: Prachya Pinkaew
Actors: Tony Jaa, Nathan Jones, Xing Jin
PlotKham is a young fighter skilled in Muay Thai and raised in the Thai countryside, where he helps his father protect their family's prized elephants. One day, while participating in a festival, their beloved bull elephant and its calf are stolen by an international smuggling ring. Devastated, Kham discovers that the animals have been taken to Sydney, Australia. Determined to retrieve them, he travels to Sydney, where he finds himself up against a dangerous and ruthless criminal organization. As Kham searches for the elephants, he receives help from a sympathetic Thai restaurant owner and a disgraced Thai police officer.
As Kham delves deeper into the underworld of Sydney, he faces numerous adversaries, including powerful gang leaders and highly skilled fighters. Using his exceptional martial arts abilities, he combats his way through various challenges that test not only his physical strength but also his resolve. Along the way, Kham uncovers a web of corruption and discovers the lengths to which people will go for power and profit. His quest becomes more than just a mission to rescue the elephants; it turns into a fight for justice and the preservation of his heritage. The journey propels him into situations that force him to confront both external threats and internal struggles.
Writers: Napalee, Piyaros Thongdee, Joe Wannapin
Release Date: 08 Sep 2006
Runtime: 111 min
Rating: R
Country: Thailand, United States, Hong Kong, France, Australia
Language: Thai, English, Mandarin, Vietnamese
Home Video Reviews
The Protector's bone-crunching action satisfies martial arts fans, but varying video quality and audio differences across cuts hinder its overall Blu-ray appeal.
Read our review of The Protector Blu-ray ต้มยำกุ้ง Tom yum goong to find out more