Joel Solsson
Raimund Huber, Chariyawan Tavoranon
Chariyawan Tavoranon, Joel Solsson
Lily Bhusadhit-a-nan, Tuchapong Rugtawatr
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hattered by the death of her mother, Jenny becomes withdrawn and combative. Deciding she will never speak again Jenny descends into a tormented and isolated world even in the midst of big city life in Los Angeles. Her American father, at a loss to help sends her to live with her Thai grand-mother in a small Thai village. Jenny feels she is in prison until she meets Boonrod, a peasant boy shunned by his village, whose only friend is his water buffalo.
With echoes of "The Karate Kid" and "Seabiscuit," BUFFALO RIDER is a new take on the timeless story of the small and the voiceless winning against all odds.
Jenny sets out to defend the boy against his tormentors only to realize that the pair will never prevailuntil they win the town's respect. To do this, Boonrod must overcome impossible odds to win the annual buffalo race - a death-defying bareback sprint astride charging bulls.
The first feature film to showcase the thrilling sport of buffalo racing.
2016