Khan Kluay Animated Film Overview

Khan Kluay is a Thai animated feature film directed by Kompin Kemgumnird. The film was released in Thailand on May 18, 2006. It focuses on the life and adventures of a young elephant growing up in a forest.

Poster of the animated film Khan Kluay showing the young elephant protagonist. — Khan Kluay film poster

Plot and Themes

The story follows a young, curious elephant named Khan Kluay as he grows up independently in the forest. His desire to find his missing father leads him on a journey filled with various obstacles and challenges. Along the way, he interacts with other animals and humans, eventually learning about war, sacrifice, friendship, and courage.

Voice Cast

The film features voice performances from several notable actors:

Anyarit Pitakkul as child Khan Kluay
Nawarat Techarathanaprasert as child Chaba-Kaew
Phoori Hiranyapruk as older Khan Kluay
Worathaya Ninlakhooha as older Chaba-Kaew
Pongsak Hiranyapruk as Jitrit
Koti Arambawy as Manoke
Nanthana Bunlong as Saeng-daa
Channarong Khuntee-tao as Leader of the Burmese
Juree Ohsiri
Suthep Po-ngam as Mahout

Related Works

A sequel titled Khan Kluay 2 was released in 2009.