CinemaOSMovie · 2014

FARANG: The Story of Chef Andy Ricker of Pok Pok Thai Empire

70%(1)Documentary

Farang, the Thai word for foreigner, is the story of chef Andy Ricker and how he spun a 25-year obsession with Northern Thailand into the hit success that is his Pok Pok restaurant empire.

Directed byChris Grosso, Lauren Cynamon

Status: Released
Language: EN
Released: July 7, 2014

Studios

VICE Media

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited

Starring

Andy Ricker

Himself

Sunny Chailert

Himself

JJ Goode

Himself

Karen Brooks

Herself

Dana Riggio

Herself

Creative team

Directed by: Chris Grosso
Lauren Cynamon
Produced by: Lauren Cynamon
Chris Grosso

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