The Protector 2 is the 2013 sequel to the 2005 Thai action film Tom yum goong (released internationally as The Protector ). Directed by Prachya Pinkaew, the film marked the reunion of the director with his star, Tony Jaa, who had achieved global fame for his breathtaking, gravity-defying stunt work in films like Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior . By 2013, Jaa was already an icon, known for performing his own death-defying stunts without wires or CGI assistance. The sequel was highly anticipated as his return after a brief hiatus, but it also carried the weight of expectation following the immense success of the original.
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