Teacher Somsri

Teacher Somsri

1985 · 117 min · ★ 3.6 · Drama, History

A courageous teacher leads a group against a real estate developer who is determined to evict hundreds to make way for a construction project.

Directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol · Written by Chatrichalerm Yukol

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