"We are all friends in suffering."
It covers the lives of the poor in 4 different regions of Thailand, all connected by the same railroad. A monk, a laborer, an orphan and former friends, all facing various problems and hardships.
Social & External
The people behind it
Yanisa Arjpru
Boonsong's Aunt
Piya Chaikaewkhao
Klaew
Prasi Poonyamano
Tu Pu
Samarnmit Promwong
Boonsong's Uncle
Nares Pudpisud
Boonsong
Suchart
Tu
Boontham Thepburi
Chuan
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