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The story follows Parin, a wealthy but troubled Thai bachelor who stays at the hotel where Iris works as the receptionist.
Their friendship has an unusual beginning. Parin is often drunk at the hotel, forcing Iris to drag him back to his room on several occasions. Because he’s the son of a powerful businessman, his father asks the hotel to keep a close eye on him. So, Iris is assigned—almost reluctantly—as his personal assistant.
Despite their initial friction, they begin to connect through shared meals. Later, Parin persuades Iris to visit "Little Thailand" with him, promising her great street food and adventure.
As Iris acts as his guide, she takes him away from the typical tourist spots to more local areas. While Iris believes they are simply sightseeing, Parin is actually searching for something. It turns out that Parin did not come to Hong Kong just for a vacation—he is on a desperate mission to find his estranged mother, who disappeared from his life years ago. And Parin has been using the trips with Iris to search for his missing mother.
Their friendship deepens as they wander through the city together, sharing stories about their childhoods, dreams, and family struggles. Parin is drawn to Iris’s positivity and hardworking nature, and their relationship gradually shifts—from friends, to business partners, and eventually to romantic interests.
For a moment, happiness feels complete.
Parin not only grows closer to Iris—he finally finds his mother. And with that reunion, he learns the truth behind her disappearance: the pain, the sacrifices, the reasons she stayed away. It’s not what he imagined, but it brings him peace.
Just when everything seems to fall into place… something cracks beneath the surface.
Because Iris is hiding a secret, something personal, that could shatter everything they’ve built together. One day, without warning, she leaves for the Philippines and cuts off all contact.
So now the questions remain:
? What is Iris hiding…
? Why did she suddenly disappear…
? And what will happen to Parin after she’s gone…
And the biggest question that lingers…
? Will Iris return, or is this goodbye forever…?
That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.
What I like:
+ How Parin & Iris form friendship even though they have diff social status
What i don't like:
- The stupid decision Iris made. I understand the reason behind it, just don't like the action she did.
Overall, Under Parallel Skies is a tender and bittersweet romance that explores love, separation, and hope. It shows how connection can bloom in the most unexpected places—and how sometimes, the people who change us the most are the ones we never saw coming.
The story follows Parin, a wealthy but troubled Thai bachelor who stays at the hotel where Iris works as the receptionist.
Their friendship has an unusual beginning. Parin is often drunk at the hotel, forcing Iris to drag him back to his room on several occasions. Because he’s the son of a powerful businessman, his father asks the hotel to keep a close eye on him. So, Iris is assigned—almost reluctantly—as his personal assistant.
Despite their initial friction, they begin to connect through shared meals. Later, Parin persuades Iris to visit "Little Thailand" with him, promising her great street food and adventure.
As Iris acts as his guide, she takes him away from the typical tourist spots to more local areas. While Iris believes they are simply sightseeing, Parin is actually searching for something. It turns out that Parin did not come to Hong Kong just for a vacation—he is on a desperate mission to find his estranged mother, who disappeared from his life years ago. And Parin has been using the trips with Iris to search for his missing mother.
Their friendship deepens as they wander through the city together, sharing stories about their childhoods, dreams, and family struggles. Parin is drawn to Iris’s positivity and hardworking nature, and their relationship gradually shifts—from friends, to business partners, and eventually to romantic interests.
For a moment, happiness feels complete.
Parin not only grows closer to Iris—he finally finds his mother. And with that reunion, he learns the truth behind her disappearance: the pain, the sacrifices, the reasons she stayed away. It’s not what he imagined, but it brings him peace.
Just when everything seems to fall into place… something cracks beneath the surface.
Because Iris is hiding a secret, something personal, that could shatter everything they’ve built together. One day, without warning, she leaves for the Philippines and cuts off all contact.
So now the questions remain:
? What is Iris hiding…
? Why did she suddenly disappear…
? And what will happen to Parin after she’s gone…
And the biggest question that lingers…
? Will Iris return, or is this goodbye forever…?
That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.
What I like:
+ How Parin & Iris form friendship even though they have diff social status
What i don't like:
- The stupid decision Iris made. I understand the reason behind it, just don't like the action she did.
Overall, Under Parallel Skies is a tender and bittersweet romance that explores love, separation, and hope. It shows how connection can bloom in the most unexpected places—and how sometimes, the people who change us the most are the ones we never saw coming.
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