Ong Bak 2 Coming Soon!

The Synopsis

"Set in the regal times of King Naresuan, Tony JAA plays Tien a man who was born into nobility but had it stripped from him after his parents were brutally murdered. During his childhood Tien learned Khon, a form of dance which is usually reserved for royalty.Although he didn't know it yet Khon would later prove to be an invaluable aide to him. After seeing his parents murdered at the tender age of 10, Tien is forced to live on the streets where he is eventually captured by a group of thieves who take him in and teach him how to steal and fight. Tien expertise as a thief and fighter grows and it isn't long before he is made head thief.Then Tien sees something that makes his stomach churn. A competition is being held to find the best knights to serve under the very man who had killed Tien's parents all those years ago. Tien passes the tests easily and is made Lord Rachasana's 2nd Knight.Now, he has his opportunity to strike but he will have to use all his skill and ingenuity if he is going to get his revenge on the man who killed his parents." -credits to Sahamongkol Film

To set the record straight, "The Protector" is NOT the sequel to Ong Bak. In Thailand, the original title was "Thom Yum Goong" (translates to "Shrimp Soup" xD). Even though Tony Jaa and that Thai comedian, Petchthai Wongkamlao, are in the film, the two movies are completely different from one another. And the original title refers to the restuarant in the movie that the Triads used as a front to conduct illegal activities.

That trailer up there is the real sequel to Ong Bak. I found it on Youtube while looking for some clips of the new "Americas Best Dance Crew" season (premiers this June 19th!) when I decided to look up Tony Jaa and see if Ong Bak 2 came out yet. I thought it atleast came out in Thailand already, but wasn't sure. Turns out the American version is expected to come out like two years from now --sucks for us. Fortunately, I might be able to get it a little sooner >;-P.

So if you're a fan of martial arts movies and Tony Jaa, don't miss this one! Should be a real hit!

Also, that trailer up there freezes at 2:45, so you might wanna fast forward there. Sorry!