The Holy Man

The Holy Man

2005 · 91 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy

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.

Directed by Bamrer Phongintakun · Written by Theeratorn Siriphunvaraporn

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