Muen and Rid

Muen and Rid, originally known in Thai as Amdaeng Muean Kap Nai Rit (Thai: อำแดงเหมือนกับนายริด), is a 1994 Thai film directed by Cherd Songsri, starred by Chintara Sukapatana, Santisuk Promsiri, Duangdao Jarujinda, Man Terapol, Ron Rittichai, and produced by Five Star Production

Muen and Rid
Directed by	Cherd Songsri
Written by	Charoen Iamphungporn
Screenplay by	Tham Thathree, Channipa
Starring	Chintara Sukapatana Santisuk Promsiri Duangdao Jarujinda Man Terapol Ron Rittichai
Cinematography	Anupap Buachand
Edited by	ML Warapa Ukrit
Music by	Chamras Saewataporn
Production company	Five Star Production
Distributed by	Five Star Production Cherdchai Productions
Release date	12 March 1994 (1994-03-12)
Country	Thailand
Language	Thai

The film was screened at the Focus on Asia Fukuoka International Film Festival in 1994,^[1] The 10th Singapore International Film Festival in 1997, and the 7th Bangkok International Film Festival in 2009.^[2]

Plot

The story of this film is adapted from a case in the civil code and a legal precedent during the reign of King Rama IV. It tells the story of Muen, the daughter of Ket and Nuen, who worked as a gardener in Bang Muang, Nonthaburi. Ket and Nuen gave Muen in marriage to Phu. When Muen refused to comply, her parents had Phu forcibly take her away. However, Muen escaped back to her home, only for Phu to abduct her again. This time, she ran away to stay with Rid, her lover. Phu then sued Rid, accusing him of kidnapping his wife. While the plaintiff and defendant were in court, Muen was detained in the prison of the Nonthaburi governor's residence and was subjected to various forms of abuse by Phamaran, who was bribed by Phu, in an attempt to force Muen to consent to become Phu's wife. Muen eventually escaped from prison and submitted a petition to King Rama IV at the Suthaisawan Throne Hall on Sunday, December 10, 1865.

Cast

• Chintara Sukapatana as Miss Muen
• Santisuk Promsiri as Rid
• Duangdao Jarujinda as Nun
• Ron Rittichai as Phu
• Man Terapol as Ket
• Chalit Fuengarom as Piam Phamarong
• Somchai Asanajinda as Somphan
• Ruj Ronnapop as Phra Nonthaburi

Adaptations

The film was adapted into a television drama in 2012 and a play in 2015.