Manta Ray

Manta Ray

2019 · 105 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama

Near a coastal village of Thailand, a local fisherman rescues a stranger, who does not speak a word, offers him his friendship and names him Thongchai. When the fisherman suddenly disappears at sea, Thongchai slowly begins to take over his friend's life—his house, his job and his marriage.

Directed by Phuttiphong Aroonpheng · Written by Phuttiphong Aroonpheng

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