Tears of the Black Tiger

Witty references to westerns, action movies and Thai folk theatre pack this hugely enjoyable take on the classic story of tortured love between a poor boy and a rich girl.

When Dum, a young peasant boy, falls in love with Rumpoey, the daughter of a wealthy city family, they vow that, whatever happens, they will one day be together.

Ten years on Dum is the member "Black Tiger". When he is commanded to execute police captain Kumjorn, Kumjorn has one last request - that Dum explain to his fiance how he died. Dum realises that Kumjorn is, in fact, Rumpoey and is unable to ruin what he believes is her happiness. His decision to release Kumjorn is what finally unites the childhood sweethearts.

Will it also be the one that tears them apart?