Review of The Country Teacher of Ban Nong He Yai (2010) by John D — 05 Apr 2008

Brilliant Sidney Poitier film. New teacher turns kids around.

This review of The Country Teacher of Ban Nong He Yai (2010) was written by John D on 05 Apr 2008.

The Country Teacher of Ban Nong He Yai has generally received positive reviews.

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