The Holy Man

Mar 2, 2005

1h 31m

★ 6.2

Overview

Formerly a troubled youth, a monk is given charge of a Buddhist temple that is neglected by superstitious villagers who are under the spell of a fake psychic.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Phranakorn Film

The Holy Man Trailers

Cast

Teng

Pongsak Pongsuwan

Song

Bamrer Phongintakun

Pien

Sarawut Phumthong

Paneang

Savika Chaiyadej

Mr. Perm

Somlek Sakdikul

Mr. Tue

Kobchok Kaysamrid

Mhuek

Vorawit Phonginsee

Mr. Leang

Chalerm Taweebot

Mrs. Leang

Ratree Wittawat

Mr. Saraphee

Bunthin Thuaykaew

Mrs. Som

Satida Keawchaoum

Mr. Hongsawadee

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