The Seed (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1987, The Seed is a drama film directed by Bhandit Rittakol, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. After each annual Royal Ploughing ceremony, grains of rice paddy are distributed to farmers. Saokam, a farmer, takes some paddy to grow in his field, while Buarian just keeps one seed for worship. Since then, Saokam keeps growing rice with that paddy. Ten years later, the paddy fields suffer a drought. There is not enough water, even for drinking or bathing. Some have to mortgage their own fields to pay the bills, while Buarian takes advantage of her neighbor's poverty.
Who’s in it. The Seed stars Jaran Manopet as Saokham, Chintara Sukapatana as Saokhaeo, Santisuk Promsiri as Khamnueng and Rome Isara as Sam-ang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Seed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Seed page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Seed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Seed (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Seed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Seed worth watching?
- The Seed holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Seed?
- The Seed stars Jaran Manopet, Chintara Sukapatana, Santisuk Promsiri, Rome Isara and Krailad Kriangkrai.
- When was The Seed released?
- The Seed was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.