Movielogr
The Elephant Keeper (1990)
Directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol
Overview
For many years, Asian elephants were used in the relatively simple, low-intensity logging operations in Thailand and elsewhere in the region. As the move to scythe down whole forests progresses, there is less and less use for these elephants: heavy machinery works more efficiently in a clear-cutting situation. In this story, a young elephant keeper manages to save the life of a forest ranger, dedicated to keeping the national forest preserves safe from poaching. The elephant-keeper, on the other hand, is economically compelled to work for the poachers in order to keep his family fed, and to preserve the family lands from sale by a greedy businessman who once loaned them money.
Length 136 minutes
Actors
Sorapong Chatree | Ron Rittichai | Duangduen Jithaisong | Ittisoontorn Vichailak | Wichuda Monkolket | Ood Philuek | Supakorn Srisawat | Boo Wibunnan | Somsak Chaisongkram | John Idsaram | Hem Vechyan | Yuenyong Opakul | Ong-At Klaamphaiboon | Krailas Kriengkrai