It was produced by Ratana Pestonji and Robert G. North, with American sponsorship, and won major awards at the Asia Pacific Film Festival in Tokyo.
Widely regarded as a classic, it was the first Thai film to be shot in 35-mm color, but was considered lost until its rediscovery in 2014 and subsequent restoration.
The story revolves around a poor blind child named Santi, and his friend Vina, who protects him from neighborhood bullies, led by Krai.
They must fend off the forceful advances of Krai, who wishes to wed Vina, and has won the endorsement of her parents.
The cooperation was part of American sponsorship of Thai cinema during the Cold War, and the company was considered by some sources to be a front for CIA activities in the country (North, who had been a writer with Twentieth Century Fox, reportedly had CIA affiliations).