![The Legend of Suriyothai (2001)](/media/img/movie/poster/m/c0/16261fac9a7053162e69d57c.jpg)
A woman warrior changed the course of history.
During the 16th century, as Thailand contends with both a civil war and Burmese invasion, a beautiful princess rises up to help protect the glory of the Kingdom of Ayothaya. Based on the life of Queen Suriyothai.
Thailand Thailand
Piyapas Bhirombhakdi Sarunyu Wongkrachang Chatchai Plengpanich Johnny Anfone Mai Charoenpura Sinjai Plengpanit Amphol Lampoon Penpak Sirikul Wannasa Thongviset Supakit Tungtatsawat Supakorn Kitsuwon Sorapong Chatree Saharat Sangkapreecha Varut Woratham Sombat Metanee Yanee Tramoth Akekaphan Bunluerit Sa-Ard Piempongsan Manop Aswathep Krung Srivilai Pawanrat Naksuriya Pisamai Wilaisak Samart Payakaroon
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