AMAZING SERIES!! {recommended}
This series has so much emotion and does really good at telling the story. It’s amazing how you can feel the same emotion the character is feeling during that scene. The bittersweet love scenes and slow burn are really pieced amazing. Personally this is my favorite BL ever, it’s well written and has an amazing cast. The traditional sounding music also adds another type of emotion to it. Tian and Chief Phu’s story is really so beautiful and sweet, I highly recommend you give it a watch!Was this review helpful to you?
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Beautiful story
I may be 3 years late in watching this series. Have been binge-watching it in two days. Love it. Love the story, love the acting, love the music. I have both main leads in Midnight Chicken before watching this. Love how the lead characters have different personalities in each series.I liked the surprises we all got at the end. If Tian was hiding a secret which he revealed towards the end, little did we know that Chief Phupha was also hiding a secret all along. Among the supporting actors, I liked Dr. Nam a lot. I like the Khama, the village head, and the school children. Interesting to know that the villagers are speaking in a dialects, as I noticed there were subtitles in Thai (I also read that Mix is actually fluent in this dialect, but since the role he played as Teacher Tian from Bangkok, he never used this dialect in the series)
Overall I loved the story, although towards the end (episodes 8-9) some scenes seemed to be a bit slow, which could be shortened, and sometimes become a not too melodramatic.
Something not too important, but I couldn't help notice is that Tian came to the village bringing a medium-sized backpack. How come he has so many different outfits throught the series. We rarely see him wear the same clothes in different episodes :-)
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could be one of the best dramas GMMTV has produced
First of all, you already know it's going to be good when it's an EarthMix drama. This drama could easily be one of the best dramas GMMTV has produced (and that says a lot with some bangers GMMTV has dropped over the years). ATOTS has many likable characters and it's hard to hate a lot of them. A lot of the character's anger in the later episodes makes a lot of sense and the anger doesn't seem to be there just to be there.Going to the acting, Mix as Tian stood out to me the most. Mix is a great actor in general in my opinion since he can portray emotions and looks like he is feeling t for himself. Earth also stood out to me since his anger in later episodes felt genuine, and you can feel it through the screen.
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Oh my poor heart.
This time, we have a story about two men who start off as complete opposites. And yet, fate (and some questionable decisions) bring them together. The setting? Absolutely breathtaking. The drama? Oh, it delivers.The writing here is solid, with a well-thought-out plot and emotional depth that actually makes sense. It’s not just about romance; it explores grief, healing, and self-discovery in a way that feels real. The pacing is slower, but instead of dragging, it lets everything sink in. There are moments that will make you smile like an idiot, and others that will have you staring at the ceiling, emotionally devastated.
Now, my one complaint—there are a few moments that feel like they should mean something more, but in the end, they just… don’t? Like, was that symbolic? Did I miss a hidden message? Or was it just aesthetic choices? (I mean, fair, but still.) I am talking about these running shooting scenes in the forrest.
Acting-wise? No notes. The casting was spot on, and everyone brought their A-game, even the side characters. The emotional scenes hit hard, and the leads had amazing chemistry.
And speaking of chemistry—okay, I get it, some dramas like to focus more on longing gazes and emotional connections over physical affection. But come on, not even one proper kiss? The romance was beautiful, but I wouldn’t have minded a little more payoff for all that buildup.
Still, overall? 100% worth watching. Just prepare yourself for emotional damage.
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An almost fairy tale BL story in a remote village in Thailand
This BL story felt almost like a fairy tale to me and is centred around the development of the relationship between two guys with very different backgrounds as they meet in a remote village all up in the North of Thailand. One being the rich city boy while the other is the country strong guy, it can sound a bit unoriginal...But the context in which they meet as well as the events leading to their encounter, bring a lot of savours to the plot.The romance between the two main characters is completely platonic but it is still bringing all the feelings and is truly convincing. I found the chemistry between the two actors pretty great and they managed to convey a lot of emotions through just staring at each other or slight hand touches. The development of their relationship was really good with just the last 2 episodes containing too much of (one-sided) noble idiocy from one specific character for my liking.
I think what I liked the most from this drama is the character of Tian, played by "Mix Sahaphap Wongratch". I truly enjoyed his performance and for me he carried the show acting-wise as well as narration-wise. I'm not sure if it is entirely due to the actor' skills or if it is more linked to the writing, but I will for sure try watching another drama with him.
All along the course of the story, I was rooting so much for the happiness of Tian: I was able to relate to him and I empathised so much with his circumstances and all the burden he was trying to carry. He was the key element in my enjoyment of the show and I wanted him to be appreciated and loved for himself and not because of connections to others characters. Fortunately, the script really was satisfying in those aspects. The scenario maybe missed a bit the mark regarding some of the side characters which could have benefited for more in-depth storylines but overall it is a minor flaw to my eyes.
The production was clearly kind of low budget. Some action scenes and props felt very cheap to me but it did not prevent me to enjoy the series overall. I quite appreciated the soundtrack overall, it was a bit repetitive at time but I found the instrumental with the Klhui (= type of Thai flute) poetic and charming.
I would recommend this to people looking for a BL story with a lot of turmoil and feelings combined with remote village storylines and rural atmosphere. If you have enjoyed "Crash Landing On You" or even "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" where people from 2 very different worlds meet and fall in love with each other, as well as learn a lot from their interactions with villagers, this might be just right in your alley !
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Captivating
Tbh I didn’t expect to like this series as much as I do. The storyline is great and always has be at the edge of my seat like “when is the secret gonna be released”. The actors Earth and Mix play their characters amazingly and are definitely able to get their characters emotions across. Although I wish some parts of the story weren’t so redundant it still turned out to be great. Earthmix is a great pairing and they just complement each other’s acting. I hope to see more of those two in the future!Was this review helpful to you?
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It just missed the the no.1 position of my legendary BL Ranking
I will start with the acting. They are fabulous n fantastic. Particularly ‘ MIX’ .. I didn’t believed when some one said that this is his first drama and checked it myself. He portrayed the character with such an ease of experienced character... Hence I can see his hard work.The chemistry between EARTH n MIX.. both main leads is awesome. They made it so romantic without even single I love you.
The story started on very right note, it grasped my attention on 1st episode itself . It not your cliche simple BL, it has story , background., little twists, beautiful locations, sweet music . They have shown Thailand’s different culture too.
Now the back lash (with spoiler) is... the makers showed it like it’s wrong to receive organs from the donor. The girl donated her organs and tian received heart transplantation.This is a great thing to be done. Tian felt bad for the girl who died n want to fulfill her dreams. But when this is revealed everyone including the chief( Earth) says that you killed her or you took her heart as if it’s a bad thing to do. Even They make it as if it’s a wrong n guilt full thing to receive an organ from dead. Chief says this dialogue in one scene “ she’ll forgive you”. Oh common forgive for what living.... breathing... This made my blood boil. Of course she shouldn’t have died, but isn’t her death is her fault also. She squatting in the middle of the road and looking at the photograph for all her sweet time, with out watching out the vehicles . Okay rest of the villagers are illiterate but the chief though. Why the makers do such a poor job in delivering this message when they throw beautiful spotlight on how it’s a normal thing to be a gay. By the way... Tul , longtae and Tian are the most likeable and my favourite characters of the series.
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People always hype this drama up and rate this as one of their favorite BL's. So naturally my expectations were pretty high. I was pretty familiar with the story so nothing seemed very shoking to me. But thats not really the shows fault. i personally thought that the main conlict was very unnecessary. It is not Tian's responsibility to tell everyone that he got Torfuns heart and that she died. First of all is the fact that she died known to Phupa who shouldve been the one telling the village months ago. The fact that he has hidden her death even though the villagers ask about her all the time, is cruel on his side and for me that couldve been the conflict not the other way around. Now that Tian didnt tell people about his heart transplantation is also very understandable hence this is a personal and touchy topic. The fact that he only went to the village because of Torfun was more questionable than the heart transplantation. Anyway im very Khaotung biased so as soon as his character got introduced i was captivated. I do think that the plot got better as the story went on and all in all this was a solid BL, i think i just expected more from the amount of love it gets. Still on the better side so an easy 8/10 Was this review helpful to you?
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A Perfect Beginning!!!!!!
I must say that this is another taste of BL series, a perfect beginning because the flow of the story was so far not boring. The back story and meeting of the 2 lead star was happened in the first episode, which means the pacing was fast yet precise. No unnecessary scene so far. The Actor's acting were good. Basically, I can already tell that this was a love story but how will the Writer and Director will pull off this series to make it stand out above the other BL series, will see on the next coming episode. It has a promising beginning, The Actors, the story line, the OST, the editing already attract my curiosity but since Manner of Death set my standard in BL Series, I do hope my expectations will meet by A Tale of 1000 stars..Was this review helpful to you?
Un cuento bl romántico y maravilloso
Uaaaaa qué preciosidad de serie BL nos ha ofrecido GMTTV!!!! Lo más bonito que he visto en mucho tiempo!!! Una gran historia romántica que nos hace sentir mariposas en el estómago!!! Sin escenas subidas de tono, sin actitudes tóxicas, Tian y Phupa descubren su amor y se comprometen a ser fieles. Su amor no es un fuego desmedido que arrolla con todo sin pensar en nada más, su amor no es egoista, busca la realización del otro y lo respeta, aún cuando conlleve el sacrificio de uno mismo. Fantástico que una serie BL muestre este tipo de amor. Me ha gustado muchísimo la evolución del personaje de Tian, como madura y como sus vivencias en ese remoto poblado del norte de Tailandia cambiarán sus valores y sus principios. Felicidades a Mix, el actor novato que le ha dado vida, ha estado increible!!!En cuanto a la historia está bastante bien narrada, las actuaciones son naturales y nada forzadas: Earth y Mix tienen una química perfecta, los padres, amigos, el resto de secundarios muy correctos, los paisajes muy bonitos y la música acertadísima. Estaba perdiendo yo la esperanza en los BL tailandeses después que A chance to love y Oxygen no cumplieran para nada mis expectativas, me había pasado a los Taiwaneses i mini BL Coreanos pero A tale of 1000 stars me ha devuelto mi fe en ellos. La volveré a ver seguro en maratón!!!!Felicidades a todo el equipo!!!!!
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Nouveau standard pour le BL ?
Il y a encore quelques années, il était difficile de faire la fine bouche dans le BL. Ces dernières années, de nouveaux projets avec plus de moyens, plus de scénarios et plus d'acteurs ont émergé. Désormais, j'attends bien plus d'un BL qu'un couple mignon qui se bécote. GMMTV pourrait l'avoir compris ?Le choix de Earth Pirapat Watthanasetsiri en tant que Phupha m'a laissé perplexe. Ce n'est pas un acteur qui provoque un engouement chez moi. Cependant, j'ai trouvé que le rôle de chef lui convenait à merveilles. Puis j'en ai eu assez de l'entendre soupirer toutes les deux minutes pour rien. Les seules fois où il ne soupirait pas, c'était pour faire des reproches à Tian…
C'est un premier rôle pour Mix Sahaphap Wongratch, dans la peau de Tian, et c'est aussi une belle performance. Tian est une personne douce qui connaît une évolution significative tout au long des épisodes (matériel, petits plaisirs de tous les jours, confort…). Pas de petit chaton chétif face au tigre féroce, rien que pour cette raison, Tian est une réussite.
Au-delà de ses personnages principaux, c'est un drame dans lequel j'ai aimé tomber pour ses décors. Dire au revoir aux rues de Bangkok et aux chambres universitaires était agréable. A Tale of Thousand Stars a offert une bouffée d'air frais au milieu des montagnes avec des prises de vues magnifiques. Les champs de thé étaient incroyables, tout comme les cascades et autres lieux sauvages.
Cependant, il est dommage de ne pas avoir davantage creusé les complots et les menaces qui pesaient sur le village. Le problème n'est que faiblement survolé, rapidement traité et tout aussi vite oublié. De même quant au final qui se révèle décevant, car prévisible. Sans compter les placements de produits sans subtilité, les scènes clichés et ridicules. Cela dit, et bien que l'intrigue reste simple, elle reste bien exploitée jusqu'au bout.
En bref, c'est un joli drame qui dépayse entre deux soupires de Earth.
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