Buffalo Rider

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Buffalo Rider

"A girl, a boy, and an ox."

2015

1h 34m

7.7(3 votes)

Drama

Adventure

Overview

A rebellious Thai-American girl, sent to live with relatives in rural Thailand, clashes with an entire village when she befriends a mute peasant boy and inspires him to compete in the annual buffalo race.

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9 featured cast members

Starring

Lily Bhusadhit-a-nan

Jenny

Tuchapong Rugtawatr

Boonrod

Chinnaphat Kitichaivaranggoon

Archit

Phanida Suwansaad

Grandma Somjai

Jim S. Meesri

Phooyai Chun

Pubet In-Tharid

Boonlua

Geoffrey Giuliano

Larry

Boonler Boonchana

Kamron

Phana Bensu

Kamron's Man

Creative team

Directed by: Joel Soisson
Written by: Joel Soisson
Chariyawan Tavoranon

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