In a rural Thai village, a former monk begins his new life as a teacher, seeking to understand the world beyond his monastery. He soon discovers a mute student being bullied by her classmates. As he tries to help her, they both face the harsh realities of the world. The girl escapes into a fantasy world, finding comfort with a wild boy in the forest. The teacher's efforts to bring her back are met with resistance, while he grapples with his own doubts about reality. The collision of fantasy and reality ultimately leads to tragic consequences.
The Forest
A novice teacher leaves the monastery to explore the world and takes a job at a rural Thai school, where he befriends a mute student who holds a special place in his heart.