I Shot the Buddha

In this captivating mystery set in Laos in 1979, retired coroner Dr. Siri Paiboun and his wife, Madame Daeng, find themselves entwined in a web of intrigue after a Buddhist monk named Noo mysteriously disappears, leaving behind a puzzling note. Compelled to assist, Siri and his eclectic group of friends embark on an adventurous quest to help a monk escape to Thailand, all while navigating the dangers posed by Lao secret service officers and enigmatic spiritualists. As they delve deeper, they uncover the dark truths hidden beneath a façade of religious morality, challenging them to exonerate an innocent man amidst the turmoil.