I just came across the website for Mono Film - a new, unabashedly genre focused Thai film label. The budgets are obviously limited but they're definitely making the most of what they've got. Check the trailers for their first three releases.

The Legend of Sudsakorn . If there's a gem here, this is it. A big, glossy sword and sorcery epic based on a famous Thai novel. There are moments where the effects show the budget limits - though the release date is far enough away that I wouldn't be at all surprised if there's some unfinished stuff in the trailer - but the stuff that works REALLY works, and does so in a Harryhausen kind of way. This one could prove to be a lot of fun.

*** UPDATE ***

Thanks to Jeff, who just sent in this synopsis of The Legend of Sudsakorn, lifted from the child-star's official website .

"Sudsakorn is a curious young man, raised in the ancient traditions of magic by his mystical grandfather. He never knew his father, only a void where the loving memories should be. His mother, a beautiful mermaid is pained by his sadness, so sends him on a quest to find his father. Armed with his grandfather's magical weaponry Sudsakorn sets off into the mysterious world of yore on his trusty steed, Ma Nin Mangkorn, a half dragon, half horse. What starts as a simple quest soon turns into an amazing adventure, and a fight for survival against the dark forces of the ancient world.

Old Siam is a terrifying and dangerous place, especially for wizards and warlocks. Danger soon crosses Sudsakorn's path to finding his father. Sudsakorn encounters a heinous and deadly creature, and must use his magical powers to defeat the foul beast, and continue his journey. The display of power doesn't go unnoticed and Sudsakorn is persuaded to fight monsters and demons by the king of an ancient city.

With his new found mission to protect the innocent, and slay all evil that plagues the land, his quest to find his father is put on hold. But can Sudsakorn's power last, or will the forces of evil defeat him before he finds his father? Sudsakorn must fight to stay alive, before he too falls victim the treachery of the ancient world."

The Legend of Sudsakorn , starring Fan Chan's Charlie Trairat . The trailer links are a good service

? Posted by Todd at June 1, 2005 10:49 PM

Reader Comments

Thanks for the links to the trailers. The Mono Films website I found was a no go -- too much flash and music to be useful. Good to see Charlie Trairat getting some work after Fan Chan.

? Posted by wisekwai at June 3, 2005 05:46 PM