The Pimay festivities in 1930 -- Towards marriage -- The wedding -- The day after the wedding -- Daily life at the Downstream Mansion -- Stories of gold
Summary
In 1930s Luang Prabang, the beautiful and demure Kham-Phiou was much admired. On New Year's day, the life of the aristocratic young woman changed when she caught the eye of a sophisticated older man -- Prince Souvanna Phouma. Falling madly in love, the prince determined to marry Kham Phiou against all odds -- his family wanted a marriage within the dynasty, while her widowed mother feared palace intrigues.
