
The Legend of Suriyothai
2001

Representation Score
Minimal
2008
TV-MADirector
Preecha Songsakul
Runtime
107 minutes
Average Rating
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Siyama: Village of Warriors is a traditional historical epic that uses a time-travel cliché to place viewers in the twilight of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. The narrative structure focuses on the conflict between history and modernity, rather than challenging social hierarchies. The film reinforces conventional ideas of patriotism and cultural continuity. By focusing on the defense of a kingdom against Burmese forces, the story prioritizes national identity and traditional honor over diverse perspectives. Ultimately, the film follows a standard action-adventure format, immersing the audience in a specific historical period through the lens of warfare and survival.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters or stories that explore LGBTQ+ identities or experiences outside of heterosexual relationships.
The film focuses on three Thai youths in a war setting, which leans towards traditional masculine roles. While there is no explicit exclusion of women's ability to drive the story, the action-adventure genre usually highlights masculine leadership.
The story centers on Thai identity and the struggle against Burmese forces, providing a localized exploration of ethnic identity but without blending different aspects of diversity.
The narrative is grounded in historical nationalism and the defense of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, emphasizing traditional values of patriotism and national heritage.
The film does not include any characters with neurodivergence or physical disabilities, nor does it use these elements as part of the narrative.
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Official Synopsis
Siyama is the story of three Thai youths who are transported back in time to an ancient village in the last period of Ayutthaya kingdom. They find themselves in the midst of a vicious war with Burma before Ayutthaya is burned down (in April 1767).

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