When Elephants Were Young

Synopsis

A young man and his elephant beg on the streets of Bangkok. They navigate the challenges of the city's controversial elephant business, which threatens their survival. As they struggle to make a living, an opportunity arises to release the elephant back into the wild. This documentary, directed by a woman, runs for 90 minutes and focuses on wildlife conservation in Thailand. It presents the bond between the man and the elephant against a backdrop of ecological concerns.