The Holy Man
| The Holy Man (Luang Phii Teng) | |
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 Theatrical film poster | |
| Directed by | Note Cherm-Yim |
| Starring | Pongsak Pongsuwan Somlek Sakdikul |
| Distributed by | Phra Nakorn Film |
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| Country | Thailand |
| Language | Thai |
The Holy Man (Thai: หลวงพี่เท่ง or Luang Phii Teng) is a 2005 Thai religious comedy film. One of the top films at the Thai box office that year, it starred popular Thai television comedian, Pongsak Pongsuwan as a Buddhist monk. It is the first of a comic trilogy about young monks.[1][2]
Synopsis
A monk comes to a small city and takes up residence at a small Buddhist temple. With his no-nonsense advice and humble ways, a new monk builds a following that starts to rival a flashy scam temple across town, making an enemy of its operator (Somlek Sakdikul).
Cast
Casting
Another popular comic, Petchtai Wongkamlao, is featured in a small role.
References
- ^ "Buddhism in Thai Movies: Holy Man Trilogy | Sirinya's Thailand". 18 April 2023.
- ^ "ดูหนัง The Holy Man 1 (2005) หลวงพี่เท่ง ภาค 1 [Full-HD] - nanamovies นานามูฟวี่ส์". www.nanamovies.com. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
External links
- The Holy Man at IMDb