When people donate to temples, they rarely contemplate the way these donations are used for its upkeep and renovation, and they would never think to imagine the possibility of profit. Netflix Thai drama The Believers centers on three young entrepreneurs, who, due to debt, decide to partner up with an abandoned temple as a money making scheme. It’s an audacious scheme, one that, of course, terribly exploits its devotees. But the show also examines the ways these schemes help draw genuine devotees towards the religion, creating a mutualistic relationship between the temple and profiteers that can’t be easily undone. With the recent fraud investigations around Thai temples leading to controversial imprisonments a few years ago, The Believers is a timely examination of a rarely examined issue.
Genre: Crime, Drama
Actor: Achiraya Nitibhon, Channarong Khuntee-tao, Chintara Sukapatana, Manatsanun Panlertwongskul, Michael Shaowanasai, Pachara Chirathivat, Paopetch Charoensook, Paradorn Vesurai, Patchai Pakdeesusuk, Phiravich Attachitsataporn, Pramote Seangsorn, Surasee Patham, Teeradon Supapunpinyo, Torphong Kul-on, Vacharakiat Boonphakdee
Director: Wattanapong Wongwan
