A mysterious child, dressed exactly as described in the epic Phra Aphai Mani, appears in the arms of Saensamut - unconscious but tightly gripping a strange staff - unraveling a fantastical tale that blurs myth and reality.

In the kingdom of Kaew Kao, two jealous consorts give birth at the same time - one to a prince, the other to a cursed doll-child. Manipulated by schemes and false prophecies, the rightful mother and child are condemned to exile, setting off chaos in the realm.

Set in late 1800s Thailand during King Chulalongkorn’s reign, Kaew, a hereditary slave, battles against his master’s refusal to release him even as new laws promise freedom. His struggle for liberty is fueled by his forbidden love for Namtip, his master’s daughter.