Motherland (เก็บแผ่นดิน)
Q4 2026 – Thai – 24 x 60′
Genre: PERIOD, ROMANCE DRAMA.
Cast: Pon Nawasch, Oom Eisaya, Ice Panuwat, Alex Rendell, Nink Saranya.
Director: Poothanate Hongmano
“BOUND BY LOVE, TORN BY DUTY“
Chonchart (Pon Nawasch), a dedicated young soldier, narrowly survives a deadly clash with drug traffickers on the turbulent Thai border. Despite the pleas of his mother and his beloved Irene (Nink Saranya), a compassionate nurse, to prioritize his safety, Chonchart remains unwavering in his commitment to his dangerous work, eventually losing Irene to the very conflict he fought against.
Meanwhile, Mintada (Ice Panuwat) and Siprai (Alex Rendell), warriors from the embattled Kase tribe, pause their long-standing fight with the Savin government to study in Thailand as exchange students. At university, Mintada meets and falls deeply in love with Phanpassa (Oom Eisaya), a connection so pure it defies the racial and social differences highlighted by his friend Siprai. Ignoring these warnings, Mintada and Phanpassa pursue their love despite the odds. Their journey to Kase quickly turns tragic when Phanpassa’s father, desperate to separate them, shoots Mintada, who vanishes into the river marking the border.
Heartbroken, Phanpassa finds solace in Chonchart’s unwavering support, drawing strength from his presence as both grapple with their respective losses. As Kase suffers another brutal assault, a resilient Mintada emerges, seeking life-saving medicine from a Thai hospital. There, a fateful reunion with Phanpassa rekindles their deep bond. Chonchart, realizing Phanpassa’s enduring love for Mintada, follows them to Kase, determined to bring her back to safety.
At the river’s edge, the poignant boundary between their worlds, Phanpassa implores Mintada to return to Thailand with her. Understanding the sacrifices required, Mintada chooses instead to defend his homeland, opening fire on the advancing Savin army to protect Naka, a young leader. In a heroic act of love and patriotism, Mintada falls in battle, his final words echoing a haunting truth: “No matter how much I love you, I love my land even more.” The poignant testament to his devotion reverberates, leaving a lasting imprint on all who witnessed his sacrifice.
