Synopsis

Pohkhunramkamheang (Poh) governs the kingdom with love and compassion; he treats the citizens like a father who looks after his child. He came across a young villager raising elephants by the name of Magatoh (Aof) and noticed how intelligent and clever he was, capable of solving any situation thus bringing him back to the palace and raising him to be a close advisor/companion. Pohkhunramkamheang also had another close companion by the name of Saam Son (Weir). Pohkhunramkamheang had two daughters by the names of Princess Gaap Gaew (Kwan) and Princess Benjamaat (Jui) who were in love with Magatoh and Saam Son. One day, Magatoh and Princess Gaap Gaew eloped but soon after were found and taken back to the palace by Pohkhunramkamheang. All of the clergy including Saam Son wanted to punish Magatoh with death so that it would set a good example. Pohkhunramkamheang then decided to give Princess Benjamaat to Saam Son knowing that they loved each other and to prevent Saam Son from repeating the elopement that Magatoh had done. Thus, Saam Son misunderstood Pohkhunramkamheang’s intentions and the story carries on.