When Light Fades

It had potential but in the end it was a disappointment

I was looking forward to this serie but sadly i was disappointed. Bas as Yue definitely carried the show but no one’s acting stood out for me. Ravin’s actor is cute but you can definitely tell this was probably his first experience and need to improve. I liked the setting, the ost was nice and the plot had potential but everything else was disappointing. I didn’t vibe with the director’s style in general, some scenes where really awkward, I couldn’t feel chemistry between the main leads and their falling in love felt rushed. Usually villains are my favorite but i didn’t like Fah, Gaun Hin’s character was annoying and mean without a reason for the whole serie and the ending felt rushed, they could’ve spared us with some repetitive and unnecessary moments in the middle episodes and pay more attention to the ending. I won’t rewatch it since it wasn’t my style, i've seen worse but i've seen better

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The potential was there I promise

I, personally, loved this story, I put it off for a while because I wasn't entirely interested in the concept of the plot, but was here for Bas.

When I finally sat down to watch it I really really enjoyed the plot.
It was semi-political without being over saturated in it.
The story itself was raw and thought provoking in my opinion. It just fell short in some areas.

I saw some complaints about how they got romantic too quick, but you have to understand a few key points--it was only 8 episodes long.
This story was full of a LOT of trauma and ptsd, there was a level of comfort that was completely realistic in this kind of setting. I think, given the number of episodes and context of the plot, it really did ease into the romantic tension.

The love interest's actor, opposite to Bas, felt really inexperienced--and tbh from the look of his MDL profile he was! He wasn't awful by any means! However I think it would have been a stronger story with a more experienced actor with Bas.
I was really excited to see Bas as a lead again, and I think with more direction and maybe some more acting shops it could have been a better production.

Where it succeeded was the emotional scenes. The beginning with the bomb going off at the school that started Ravin's PTSD, the death of the leader of the party and the way his daughter grieved, the death of said daughter by the newly appointed hot head of a leader and the way everyone reacted to it--which I think the other lead handled really well.

All in all, I enjoyed it for the most part. The other lead, Atip, I hope he is casted in more roles, I think he has a lot of potential; and of course LOVE Bas and hope to god we see him in more lead positions in the future.

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It was ok

I really liked the message of the story. It’s something I haven’t really seen explored in a Thai series before, so I found it interesting and refreshing. The story itself was excellent, and I could really see the intention behind it.

For me, the only thing that took a little away from the experience was Lhongchang, played by Atip Korsink. Since he’s still fairly new to acting, I felt that some scenes could have benefited from a bit more emotional depth and confidence in his performance. It sometimes made it harder for me to fully connect with his character.

I actually think more preparation and acting training before pairing him with Bas Asavapatr could have helped, especially since Bas has more experience and brought a very natural performance to their scenes together.

That said, I don’t think the acting completely took away from the series. The story was strong, the message was there, and I appreciate what they were trying to convey. I just hope Lhongchang gets more opportunities to grow because I think with more experience, he can become much more convincing on screen.

Overall, a really good story with an important message—just a little more polish in the acting would have made it even better for me. 💕

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Inspired by true Thai events, Bas and Lhongchang ignite a forbidden revolutionary romance!

Just finished Episode 1 of When Light Fades on GagaOOLala, and I have mixed feelings about this one.

What I liked:
-The soft, gentle Thai OST and the ending credits were beautiful.

-I really love the 1970s setting. The attention to detail is impressive, from the historical houses and buildings to the old telephones, vintage cars, and costumes. It feels authentic and helps immerse you in the time period.

What could be improved:
-I'm still not sure where this series is heading. It opens with intense violence, explosions, and killings, setting a very serious tone. Soon after, it shifts into comedy in the jungle with the same over-the-top, cringe-worthy sound effects often found in Thai dramas. The tonal change felt jarring and didn't work for me.

The story follows Vin, a university student who is forced to escape into the jungle after a brutal political crackdown. There, he joins a guerrilla movement and crosses paths with the reserved and stoic Comrade Yue. Episode 1 does a good job of establishing the harsh survival setting and historical backdrop while only giving viewers a small glimpse of how their relationship may develop.

This is also the first time I haven't really felt the chemistry between the two male leads. I've seen Bas in KinnPorsche and 4Minutes, where he delivered emotionally intense and intimate performances. Here, as Comrade Yue, he's intentionally cold, silent, and emotionally closed off. Lhongchang plays Ravin as a university student who tries to lighten the mood with humor. Their first meeting, where Yue saves Vin from a deadly animal trap just in time before they fall to the ground and lock eyes, felt a little too cheesy for me, and I just wasn't feeling the chemistry yet.

Overall, I love the 1970s atmosphere, the jungle setting away from the modern world, and how everything feels raw and simple, from sleeping in straw houses to bathing in the lake. However, because this is a historical fiction drama that begins with gore, violence, and explosive action, the sudden comedic moments didn't make much sense to me.

So far, I'm giving When Light Fades an 6.5/10. My rating could definitely increase or decrease depending on how the remaining seven episodes develop.

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feelings

- tiếc thật, phim hơi flop dù phim khá hay luôn á. T hy vọng nhiều người biết đến phim hơn nữa

- ở phim, có lẽ t thích nhất ở những cảnh hôn, nó không quá bạo không quá cuồng nhiệt như những phim bl t từng xem, nó chỉ hôn nhẹ nhàng nhưng cảm xúc dữ lắm luôn ý, nó cho t thấy được cảm giác ấm áp, yêu chiều thế nào ý, khó tả lắm

- bình thường nam8 sẽ được xây dựng kiểu phản diện muốn cướp người mình yêu thuộc về mình nhưng với phim này t rất thích khi nam 8 vẫn giúp đối thủ của mình và chấp nhận sự thật và mong người mình yêu được hạnh phúc. Nếu có hội, t hy vọng sau khi mọi người đọc xong review của t mọi người sẽ mở lòng coi phim thử

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série envolvendo assunto político

Bom, até agora só tem um episódio porém a proposta é muito boa: Jovens revoltados com o sistema onde vivem e buscam mudar isso de maneira bem radical.

É um BL que fala abertamente sobre o comunismo, é algo que eu acho MUITO importante, porque é bem raro ver produções que falem o nome do partido comunista dessa maneira.

A história se passa em uma sociedade antiga da tailândia, pelo ano de 1976, onde um jovem adentra uma parte da floresta com um grupo de amigos, lá eles são guiados até uma sociedade comunista.

Então se você gosta de: crítica social, política, ação e mistérios, eu recomendo!! a história ainda não me deixou completamente curiosa e a atuação não me convenceu tanto; mas vai ser bem interessante acompanhar.

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