Poor Folk (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2012, Poor Folk is a notable film directed by Midi Z.
What it’s about. Arranged by a smuggling syndicate, A-Hong and his young teen sister along with a group of Burmese youngsters sneak across the Myanmar/Thailand border and arrive in a remote town called Dagudi in Northern Thailand. A-Hong's sister is taken away by the gangs as her mother has sold her to them. A-Hong goes to Bangkok and works under a tour guide, a wildcatter from Myanmar who has lived in Thailand illegally for years.
Who’s in it. Poor Folk stars Wu Ke-xi as Sanmei.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Poor Folk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poor Folk page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poor Folk (2012)?
- In US, Poor Folk is available to stream on Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Poor Folk worth watching?
- Poor Folk holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poor Folk?
- Poor Folk stars Wu Ke-xi.
- When was Poor Folk released?
- Poor Folk was released in 2012.