"Toi" Uruphong Raksasad is a Thai filmmaker. He grew up in the small rice-farming village of Thoeng, Chiang Rai. He studied filmmaking at Thammasat University in Bangkok.

The majority of Uruphong's films revolve around the lives and hardships of Thai farmers and villagers who form the backbone of the country’s agricultural industry, and amidst the nation’s recent vast economic, social and political transformations. His works often explore the boundary between fiction and documentary and are especially known for their striking cinematography. He currently lives in Bangkok and teaches at Thammasat’s Film Department.

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