The Protector (2005)
The Protector (2005)
The Protector (original title: Tom-Yum-Goong) is a Thai martial arts action film directed by Prachya Pinkaew and starring Tony Jaa. Known for its incredible fight choreography and breathtaking stunts, the film is a showcase of Jaa’s unparalleled Muay Thai skills and physical prowess.
The story follows Kham (Tony Jaa), a young man from a rural village in Thailand who has been raised to protect his family’s prized elephants, which hold deep cultural and spiritual significance. When his beloved elephant and its calf are stolen and taken to Sydney, Australia, Kham embarks on a relentless journey to rescue them.
In Sydney, Kham finds himself up against a powerful and dangerous underground criminal organization that deals in exotic animals.
Along the way, he faces various enemies, including martial artists and ruthless gangsters, while also forming an unlikely alliance with a Thai-born Australian police officer, Mark (Petchtai Wongkamlao), who helps him navigate the unfamiliar city.
Along the way, he faces various enemies, including martial artists and ruthless gangsters, while also forming an unlikely alliance with a Thai-born Australian police officer, Mark (Petchtai Wongkamlao), who helps him navigate the unfamiliar city.