The Elephant Keeper
For many years, Asian elephants were used in the relatively simple, low-intensity logging operations in Thailand and elsewhere in the region. As the move to scythe down whole forests progresses, there is less and less use for these elephants: heavy machinery works more efficiently in a clear-cutting situation. In this story, a young elephant keeper manages to save the life of a forest ranger, dedicated to keeping the national forest preserves safe from poaching. The elephant-keeper, on the other hand, is economically compelled to work for the poachers in order to keep his family fed, and to preserve the family lands from sale by a greedy businessman who once loaned them money.
Genre: Drama
Cast: Sorapong Chatree, Ron Rittichai, Duangduen Jithaisong, Ittisoontorn Vichailak, Wichuda Monkolket, Ood Philuek, Supakorn Srisawat, Suthep Wibunnan, Somsak Chaisongkram, John Idsaram, Hem Vechyan, Yuenyong Opakul, Ong-At Klaamphaiboon
Crew: Chatrichalerm Yukol (Director), Chatrichalerm Yukol (Screenplay), Chatrichalerm Yukol (Director of Photography), Chatrichalerm Yukol (Editor), Piset Sangsuwan (Original Music Composer)