Raging Phoenix

Raging Phoenix

Year: 2009

Runtime: 112 mins

Language: Thai

Director: Rashane Limtrakul

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Determined to settle an old score, she returns and allies with a band of kung‑fu masters to thwart a notorious gang that preys on young women. Their plan falters when they cannot locate the gang’s hidden hideout, leaving the mission compromised and the threat unresolved.

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Trace every key event in Raging Phoenix (2009) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Deu meets the three drunken martial arts masters

Deu is rescued during a botched abduction when three masters—Dog Shit, Pig Shit, and Sanim—intervene to foil the kidnapping. Impressed by her potential, they agree to train her in their chaotic drunken martial arts. They reveal that they have come together to defeat the Jaguar Gang, who abduct special young women.

2

Training begins under the masters

Deu begins rigorous training under the three masters, learning to blend speed, humor, and unorthodox technique. She discovers that their goal is to stop the Jaguar Gang from preying on other women. The lessons also emphasize the emotional core of their fighting, not just the drunken style.

3

The team takes on the Jaguar Gang

The trio explains that the Jaguar Gang abducts special young women to fuel a perfume based on a strange smell. Deu resolves to join the fight and use her new skills to rescue others. They set their sights on destroying the gang's operation.

4

Bull Shit is revealed and tests Deu

A hidden fourth member, Bull Shit, tests Deu to prove her worth. Deu passes these tests, showing endurance and emotional resilience. The revelation of Bull Shit's involvement deepens the team dynamic.

5

The gang's smell-based abductions explained

Kee Ma, the team’s sniffer, explains that the gang targets women with a distinctive scent. The gang's plan hinges on that smell to create a healing perfume. They also indicate that emotional pain is a key part of their new kung fu.

6

Locating the hideout using the scent

To locate the hideout, Kee Ma identifies the scent, and Deu is used as a decoy. The risk is high, but the plan aims to draw the gang out. The team steels itself for a dangerous confrontation.

7

Deu becomes the decoy and is abducted

Deu is captured as the decoy, and the Jaguar Gang slips away with her. The others scramble to track the hideout but fail at first. The event shows how crucial Deu's role has become.

8

The tears reveal their healing power

Drugged and imprisoned, Deu discovers that the tears the kidnapped women shed have healing properties. When vials break on the floor, the secret is at risk of being leaked. Kee Ma senses the tears and the team moves to strike the hidden lair.

9

Entering the hideout and the large battle

Within the hideout, a fierce battle erupts as the team pushes through guards. Kee Ma's sniffing, combined with Deu's growing power, helps turn the tide. The team fights through to reach the main confrontation.

10

Climb to the rope bridge confrontation

During the escape, Sanim tries to move Deu away from the fighting but encounters Pai. The trio attempts to carry Pai to safety, but London corners them near a perilous rope bridge, triggering the climactic fight.

11

Sanim sacrifices himself

On the rope bridge, Sanim sacrifices himself to save Pai by letting go of Deu's grip. London presses the advantage as Deu watches in shock. Pai is left in danger, raising the stakes for Deu.

12

Deu's final stand and the downfall of the Jaguar Gang

London regains control and drags Deu and Pai toward the rest of the beaten team. Deu rallies from the grief of Sanim's death, using the pain to fuel her resolve. She defeats London and the remaining Jaguar Members in a final, decisive battle.

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