Father, if I like boys, can I still go to heaven?
The title came from the first pilot trailer released two years ago that. It was delivered with such depth that I happily waited years to see the execution. As you already know the series focuses on the tension between faith and desire, the dilemma between right and wrong. Tanrak, a scholarship student set on the path of becoming a priest meets his forbidden desire, Barth. On one side lies his lifelong wish of meeting his parents in Heaven and on another side lies a newfound love that gives him happiness. So the question is what will he choose? Happiness in this life or in the next??
As someone who had been waiting for this ever since the first trailer was released, it's been two years and I can confirm that this has been a well-executed project. The cinematography, the symbolism, the angle of viewpoint, each part had a meaning. every character played their part in the plot. The actors were phenomenal. Special shoutout to Fourth, I hope he can venture into different range of acting, because he is a gifted actor. The Father, Master phak; their character truly represented God on earth; someone who is willing to forgive you as long as you remember to come back. As for Barth, I understand his rebellious nature.
Now for things that I expected: The pilot trailer was so dark and angsty. The concept really took an axe to the most controversial topic. But after I saw the new trailer before the series was released, I knew that they took a safe path and watered down things a lot. I felt the series could've been two episodes longer. Cause I wanted to see Tanrak gradually falling for Barth and then the tension. Them suddenly eloping from school when they didn't really have any other place to go was diabolical. They were seniors, I'm sure they can wait a few months to graduate and do whatever they want later. Barth is uncontrollable but Tanrak confessing to Father and then in the next scene leaving school didn't sit right with me. And they didn't also explained whether they were allowed to return to Magdalene school. As a Catholic school. no matter how merciful, there's no way this can be allowed, right?
Anyway, this was a good series, made with care. I understand their choice of plot. But I would've loved to see a bit more bold , angsty approach. This was a good start, and I hope to see many more good series in the future
As someone who had been waiting for this ever since the first trailer was released, it's been two years and I can confirm that this has been a well-executed project. The cinematography, the symbolism, the angle of viewpoint, each part had a meaning. every character played their part in the plot. The actors were phenomenal. Special shoutout to Fourth, I hope he can venture into different range of acting, because he is a gifted actor. The Father, Master phak; their character truly represented God on earth; someone who is willing to forgive you as long as you remember to come back. As for Barth, I understand his rebellious nature.
Now for things that I expected: The pilot trailer was so dark and angsty. The concept really took an axe to the most controversial topic. But after I saw the new trailer before the series was released, I knew that they took a safe path and watered down things a lot. I felt the series could've been two episodes longer. Cause I wanted to see Tanrak gradually falling for Barth and then the tension. Them suddenly eloping from school when they didn't really have any other place to go was diabolical. They were seniors, I'm sure they can wait a few months to graduate and do whatever they want later. Barth is uncontrollable but Tanrak confessing to Father and then in the next scene leaving school didn't sit right with me. And they didn't also explained whether they were allowed to return to Magdalene school. As a Catholic school. no matter how merciful, there's no way this can be allowed, right?
Anyway, this was a good series, made with care. I understand their choice of plot. But I would've loved to see a bit more bold , angsty approach. This was a good start, and I hope to see many more good series in the future
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