The Siamese Poetess

Lamjuan defies expectations, skipping dance lessons to secretly watch boys study at the temple. Her father, a theater master, punishes her harshly. But at the temple, she meets Hun—a curious young man of Chinese descent.

Hun tries to become an apprentice to the master painter, Khru Thongyu, but faces rejection. Meanwhile, Lamjuan confides in a monk that she wishes she were born male—to study and escape the fate of an arranged marriage.

Two master artists compete to paint the temple walls. A nobleman takes interest in Nuan, Lamjuan’s older sister. Jealousy brews as Lamjuan’s innocent charm draws attention, leading Net to injure Hun’s hand out of spite.

Lamjuan reunites by chance with Khun Phum, a noble admirer. Now a graceful young woman, she catches the eye of a high-ranking official. At the Wat Prayur festival, tradition and innovation collide amid grand performances and reengineered cannons.

After a cannon explosion, Dr. Bradley performs Siam’s first-ever surgery—an arm amputation on a monk. Lamjuan visits the apothecary to check on the patient, catching Hun’s attention. Meanwhile, Lamjuan secretly observes Miss Emily teaching.

Fate brings Lamjuan and Hun together again, and she invites him to meet on the next holy day. Hun waits eagerly. But back home, plans are underway to place Lamjuan in the care of Lord Intrara.