What a masterpiece!!! Rewatched again in 2025
After watching reset, I felt hungry for more Pond acting, even though I already watched this series, and my ambulance as well, I just rewatched both, and it made quite realize how smart Pond is in choosing his projects, and how fucking talented he is!!!I want to say that his acting really fit in any role proving what a good actor he is and how versatile he can be!!!
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A story just for me, but not for me
This show seem to have been made just for me..The acting is everything I have ever wanted, when you put three people in a house and just scream action and they manage to pull through then you know that's perfection...
Character driven plots is why I watch jdramas, people sitting standing, screaming crying out long dialogues as the go through life and all you can do is sit there and watch them go through these emotions because that's all you can do for them...
The way this drama was directed the music this drama used is why I go hunting for dramas like this it gives you a nostalgic longing feeling of something you can't remember something you can't have but yet you still want... That slice of life sombre feeling that you get knowing that this story could be happening next door to you...
You see this drama was made in perfection, my lecture lr use to say everyone starts off with 10 out of 10 and then from there we minus, so let's go into something I feel played an even bigger role in how I rated this show...
That child is barely out of his teenage years, and that man is his uncle, as a mother when I introduce an uncle to you, he remains an uncle to you THAT IS A NIN NEGOTIABLE.... there is a +-20 Yr gap that will never sit well with me and made this show impossible for me to watch I had this sinking unsettling feeling as the show went on and even more so when no-one else seem to feel the same... Fiction or not I stand by a fact 5 yrs age gap max as long as we are both above 20 and from the age of 30 we can argue the numbers... I would never let my girl child in such a relationship, not to talk of my boy child (even the casting department had to cast actors with 9 yrs difference in real life to sell this story, how about trying the actual 20??) this I give a - 5... I wonder if the gender played a role in this acceptance??
My next big no is the relationship In shared with his parents... I know the universal message is love conquers all, I know "love is patient, love is kind, it does not boast, it does not envy and it most definitely does not happen to father and son who share some similarities"
Me being wangs' mother or wangs' father and the type of past I shared with In as a lover (s*x or no s*x) ?? Or a best friend I could never comprehend this relationship, if I put you in my child's life early in or later on its not for you to screw them, the role I expect you to play has nothing to do with you screwing them... I could have looked past the age gap in the name of fiction if this man was a stranger, but the messiness that is the parents and In's relationship makes it impossible for me to lol past this relationship for what it was ... So - 5 (I have more to say on this topic but am trying to make this short)
So my three points go as follows
Wang, In, mol +1
The story and how some issues where looked into to the pint that despite my dropping skills and reservations I watched to the end... +2
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This series is nothing short of a masterpiece. The cinematography, visuals, acting, writing, soundtrack, everything about it is absolutely flawless. I wish I could rate it higher than 10. Huge congrats to everyone involved in creating such a beautiful piece of work. This series made me laugh, cry (a lot), and reflect. It's impossible not to be moved by its powerful messages. The three lead actors deliver stellar performances that grab your attention and hold it, showcasing their incredible talent. The symbolism in the series: the lines representing the present, past, and future; the bridge; the room divider, is all spot on and beautifully crafted.
Inthawut was the character I related to the most. He’s imperfect, weighed down by fear and regrets, tragedy and years of repression. Wang is proud to love whoever he wants and is unafraid to stand up for his beliefs and fight for what he holds dear.
I love how their relationship unfolds, from the glances and soft smiles to the deep, philosophical conversations. Their chemistry is incredibly intense, yet filled with subtle nuances that make every interaction feel layered and meaningful.
Sasimol was the character I liked the least. She’s cruel, conservative, manipulative, self-victimizing, homophobic, and selfish. I couldn’t feel any empathy for her pain. She uses love as a tool to control the people she claims to care about: Siam, Wang, and In.
This is a series that’s going to stay with me for a long time.
“To you who call yourself a parent, you can only give birth to them, but you don’t own them. To you who are still young, you have to bleed first before you learn. To you who call themselves wise, don’t let your cowardice get the better of you. Pick a side or throw away what you believe in.”
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almost perfect !
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................its almost perfect for me , i love the characters , the whole story and specially the script superb !!! the series taught me about life ..
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Deep Lesson In This
First, The story and the script/dialogues are the main reasons I continue watching this.2nd: The drama set was shot on limited ground with limited people. it was also OK for me. for me who likes minimalist style. The drama set and limited actors were comfortable to the eye and I was focusing on the story more.
3rd: Actor: Pond Ponlawit Ketprapakorn needs to work on his acting more but the story was interesting to me so the acting was also ok.
The story showed the real truth of our society. This kind of toxic parent behavior is common in every culture. Parents forget they are also human and their decision can be wrong. Children are also human, parents should present the reasons in front of them and work on common ground to find a solution.
Society made a norm: school > college/university > work > married > children > die. if we all try to go against this norm. it becomes a 'problem'.
Some children sacrifice their happiness for their parent's temporary satisfaction and endure the pain and hurt. which became the trauma of a lifetime. some fight back, follow their heart, and become taboo of their society and an ungrateful beings.
our society needs this kind of story to know the other face of our society not everything is a rainbow in real life.
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????
*This is my first review on this site and I’ve been watching BL’s for 2 years, while using this site to record my watchings. I haven’t been this determined to give feedback on a series until now..*While every episode kept me on the edge of my seat… by the ending of the series, I realized that some of the messages that were trying to be conveyed were controversial to say the least. Wang’s character may have been written and portrayed in a good light, but he obviously didn’t get his happy ending. So in conjunction with the hidden messages and the story’s ending, it left a bitter taste in my mouth. I can’t deny that the acting was amazing, but the plot as a whole is tearing down its value, in my opinion.
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Heartbraking story...
This is the most beautiful and the saddest story about love, suffering, selfishness and cowardice set in the beautiful Thai nature. Three emotionally wounded people trying to go on with their lives and come to terms with their painful past, coused by one man who all af them loved very much.Young man, the youngest of them who turns out to be the most mature, brave and able to fight for his feelings. The mother claiming that she loves her son the most in the world, turns out to be the most selfish person trying, at all costs, to keep her son with her... She is not aware or she is pretending not to be aware, that she is hurting her son, cause true love should mean the sacrifice, understanding and dedication to the loved one. And a friend who once again doesn't have the courage to admit his feelings and confess them bravely...
And at the end, all of them, maybe except the mother ,stay hurt as before or even more...
Very emotional and beautiful series.
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One of the best directed series I've ever seen. A couple of bugs that don't affect the plot. There is a plot, after the 1st episode I fantasized that he wanted to come right there. An excellent story with which the director guided us very well with all excellent actors. One of the best, if not the best, Thai actor is the young Pond, I've seen him in a couple of other series where he also turned out to be excellent. I would LOVE to work with him. The production is very good. The scenography is beautiful, as is the house itself in the middle of nowhere. Congratulations!
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DRAMA EM SUA FORMA MAIS PURA
Juro que quando eu comecei essa série eu não esperava tudo que vinha a seguir, eu estava esperando um romance dramático e cai no maior drama da história sem um pingo de romance. É uma história de dor e perda.A relação mãe e filho é extremamente tóxica e até mesmo romantizada.
A atração entre Wang e In é intensa e interessantíssima (eu shippo muito).
Esse é um drama bem ambientado, cheio de diálogos fortes e profundos e com um final arrebatador.
Não faz o meu tipo, eu gosto de histórias pautadas em um romance com final feliz mas sei apreciar uma boa história quando vejo uma.
Não é pra mim, mas com certeza é algo que agradará muitas pessoas.
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Es una historia increíble y realista que vale la pena mirar
Es una historia increíble y realista que vale la pena mirar, solo le puse 9.5 estrellas porque todavía tengo el nudo en mí garganta después de ver el final.La línea de la historia es increíble, y como Wang va contando ciertos puntos en voz en off, como si en realidad estuviera leyendo un diario, recordando el pasado, o cintándole la historia a alguien más (cosa que nunca vamos a saber); el modo en que los actores llevan su papel a otro nivel, haciéndote creer todo lo que estás viendo y manteniéndote a la expectativa de qué es lo siguiente que va a pasar.
Cómo expectadores estamos acostumbrados a finales felices, o finales abiertos que llevan a una segunda temporada donde el final será feliz. Esta serie rompe ese esquema y te grita en la cara "la vida no es siempre linda, no siempre tenemos lo que queremos, y a veces el final feliz no es el que esperabas porque esta es la realidad de muchos".
Realmente quería que se quedarán juntos, pero acepto el final porque es uno que ambos se merecen. In no está listo, y nunca estará listo, para enfrentarse a sus sentimientos y el 'no herir a los demás', va a seguir en su cueva... Y Wang, como dijo, tiene el tiempo de su lado y pronto el dolor de un amor no correspondido será curado con el tiempo (que, por lo visto, así sucedió). Todos merecían un final feliz, pero no importa qué decisión se tomara, uno de ellos saldría herido al final.
Vale la pena verla, y lo volvería a hacer aún sabiendo el final que tienen.
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Immersif et poignant mais si vous vous attendez à de la romance passez votre chemin !
Par où commencer... Déjà si vous venez pour une énième romance à l'eau de rose avec des moments intimes passez votre chemin. Ce n'est clairement pas ce genre de série. C'est plutôt le genre de série qui va vous faire vous poser des questions et va vous pousser à l'introspection.Dès le départ, je me suis demandé si je regardais une pièce de théâtre filmée ou une série, et ça a duré tout au long de celle ci.
Déjà le casting.... OMG. cette alchimie que les 3 protagonistes ont entre eux, c'est la première fois que je ressentais ça dans une série. Les jeux d'acteurs sont tellement bon qu'on a l'impression d'être intégré à l'histoire, et pas juste en temps que spectateurs. Je me suis senti connectée à tous les personnages mais plus particulièrement à Wang.
Les émotions dégagées sont fortes, intenses parfois même écrasante et criante de vérité. Cette série porte des émotions tellement fortes que j'ai pleuré pendant tout le dernier épisodes.
L'histoire en elle même y est pour beaucoup. mais aussi les décors, la colorimétrie....Les messages caché à travers les décors comme le pont, ou encore le paravent dans la chambre de In, ou les couleurs utilisé ... aide à s'immerger complètement dans l'histoire. ça nous permet de voir le sens caché des choses. Comme le fait de se mettre des barrières, celui de vouloir se reconnecté au monde après un moment difficile et éprouvant.
J'aurais souhaité une autre fin, même des années plus tard. Mais celle-ci était poignante aussi et nous laisse avec des messages qui poussent à la réflexion voire même à l'introspection.
Enfin bref, j'ai adoré cette série. J'ai plutôt tendance à regarder des romances toute mignonne. Cette série m'a donné une bonne claque pour me reconnecter à la réalité. Et le tout sans aucune scène de baiser ni plus. Je la recommande mais pas si vous vivez un moment difficile. ça pourrait vous découragez... ou peut être au contraire vous donnez envie de vous en sortir?... A vous de décider !!
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Incrivelmente belo
Vamos esclarecer primeiro que não se trata de uma produção BL, e sim LGBTQIAP+, e são gêneros diferentes.Se vc sonha com um BL fofinho, cheio de clichês e um final feliz, definitivamente não perca seu tempo. Essa série é focada em dois pontos principais: Primeiro, os fatores psicológicos que levam cada personagem a agir como age, e segundo, na cinematografia perfeita, que por muitas vezes nos faz perdoar atitudes que não gostamos sem que nem percebamos. A série utiliza muitas figuras de linguagem e simbologia para explicar os sentimentos dos personagens, como a ponte, o medo de atravessá-la, o colar com o mapa mundi de Wang, a analogia da baleia, entre outras coisas.
O roteiro conta a história dos 4 personagens (4 incluindo o morto) de forma interligada e ao mesmo tempo separadamente. Foi genial as técnicas usadas para que o fator psicológico fosse privilegiado, mesmo que ao final as coisas não tenham saído como a maioria queria. Aparentemente, In e o pai de Wang eram melhores amigos no passado, até que Sasiwimol, que também era amiga de In se apaixonou perdidamente pelo pai de Wang, e conseguiu se casar com ele. Tiveram um filho, Wang, que não chegou a conhecer o pai, já que ele morreu num acidente. Essa é a história dita...
A história subentendida é que o pai de Wang amava In, e era recíproco. Em algum momento ele não suportou mais viver uma mentira e foi ao encontro de In, morrendo num acidente antes de chegar ao seu destino. Em seu íntimo, Sasiwimol sabe de tudo isso, mas opta por fingir não saber, opta por um bom relacionamento com In para camuflar seus sentimentos de revolta e solidão, que ela busca preencher com seu trabalho e com um filho "troféu", pra quem ela não tem tempo, mas também não o deixa seguir seus sonhos.
No meio disso tudo está Wang, apaixonado pelo homem que amava seu pai, mesmo sabendo da diferença de idade entre eles, e sem saber o real motivo de tudo que aconteceu no passado. Wang tem seus sonhos, quer descobrir o mundo, tem sede de infinito... mas a mãe o ancora e não o deixa voar.
Muitas coisas não são ditas, muitas ficam apenas subentendidas, muitas decepcionam. Não é possível dizer com certeza se In e Wang tiveram uma noite de amor quando dormiram juntos (eu penso que sim). Não é possível dizer com certeza se In ama realmente Wang ou projeta nele seu falecido pai, não é possível dizer os sentimentos exatos de Sasiwimol por In, se é raiva, desprezo, rancor... também não posso definir se o problema dela é homofobia ou medo da solidão, ou perder o filho pra quem ela acha que lhe tirou o marido.
Com certeza o final dessa série foi o mais inusitado de todos... eu realmente não esperava ver In desistir de Wang e voltar à sua vida reclusa, agora com mais uma dor em seu coração. Não esperava que Wang simplesmente desistisse de tudo e voltasse com sua mãe, e ela fingindo que nada tinha acontecido... talvez seja a deixa para uma segunda temporada que vai chegar de surpresa como a primeira chegou, oremos!!!
Em reação à atuação, é inacreditável que uma série com basicamente 3 atores e vários monólogos e diálogos psicológicos tenha atingido um nível de atuação tão perfeito. A ost da série é maravilhosa, especialmente os instrumentais melancólicos, que combinam perfeitamente com a história e a fotografia perfeita da série.
Enfim, essa série é um hino, impossível não indicar.
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