Behind the Myth - 'Ekkachai' Reveals the Story Behind the Horror Legend of 'King Kaew'

The film explores the chilling story of King Kaew, based on the director Ekkachai's grandfather's experiences as a prison officer. He recounts graphic details of execution procedures, including the psychological and physical trauma of prisoners facing capital punishment. The director explains how he chose this story to create a central Thai narrative that can be understood by people from all regions, following the completion of his previous film.