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Based on the epic "Phra Aphai Mani" written by Sunthon Phu, สุดสาคร –Thailand's first cell animation– tells the heroic adventure of Sudsakorn, the son of a minstrel prince and a beautiful mermaid. During his many encounters he fights animals, ghosts and demons, and tames sharks and a dragon-horse.
Based on the epic "Phra Aphai Mani" written by Sunthon Phu, สุดสาคร –Thailand's first cell animation– tells the heroic adventure of Sudsakorn, the son of a minstrel prince and a beautiful mermaid. During his many encounters he fights animals, ghosts and demons, and tames sharks and a dragon-horse.
The film's central narrative is an apolitical fantasy adventure focused on a hero's journey and universal themes of courage and perseverance, rather than engaging with specific political ideologies.
The movie features a cast that reflects its Thai cultural origin, presenting inherent diversity without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative is a traditional heroic adventure that does not critically portray traditional identities or center explicit DEI themes.
The film portrays Buddhist principles through the wise and benevolent hermit (Ruesi), whose teachings on courage, wisdom, and compassion guide the protagonist. The narrative consistently affirms these virtues as essential for overcoming challenges and achieving enlightenment.
The film "The Adventure of Sudsakorn" is a traditional animated fantasy based on a Thai epic poem. Its narrative focuses on a hero's journey, mythical creatures, and family themes. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the story.
The film does not depict any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters present are either non-combatants or their conflicts are resolved through magical means rather than close-quarters physical contests.
The film is an adaptation of the Thai epic poem "Phra Aphai Mani." A review of its main characters and their portrayal in the 1979 film against the source material reveals no instances where a character's established gender was altered.
The film is an animated adaptation of a Thai epic poem, created by a Thai director, and depicts its characters consistent with their original cultural and racial context. There is no evidence of a character's race being changed from the source material.
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