Boys Will Be Boys, Boys Will Be Men

Boys Will Be Boys, Boys Will Be Men

2000 · 121 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, War, Action, History

In May of 1941, a group of young army volunteers is recruited in Chumpon south of Bangkok. Many high-school students apply to join the group. When the Japanese army lands at Chumpon in December, they bravely fight against the army.

Directed by Euthana Mukdasanit · Written by Vanich Charungkitanan

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