I think you're supposed to cringe when he calls her honey. That is all sorts of wrong. But all sorts of interesting…
As usual, really interesting points. Sasi being a creative and a creative in the drama sphere, I think she purposefully wants to come across as the cool, modern, open, best mates kind of parent , as opposed, as you rightly point out to the former of following a strictly defined hierarchical culture and way of bringing up her son. I actually do find it refreshing to see, and especially as it is not the norm for a Thai drama. I also like the banter between them and the way Wang really seems to understand his mother's personality.
I'm from a Western culture, so this kind of relationship between a child and their parent is quite usual for me to witness. However, I can see as more episodes come to light that this may prove problematic for them both, as the argument showed, they don't actually have any boundaries as such between them to define the mother, son relationship.
I've adored the three episodes of this series, minus mum. I find her too intrusive. Too in your face. Too vocal. Too present. Too much screen time. I don't think I've ever heard a child call their mum 'honey' - made me cringe. Just felt all sorts of wrong. The cinematography is stunning and I find myself yearning for the times when Wang and In are finally alone together, because the narrative between them I find quite mesmerising and of course their chemistry. Wang checking out In's body in the opening scene was an utter joy😍Naughty. Naughty boy. You're so hunting your man.
For me, watching EP 12, this series was all about what could have been. It could have been wonderful, but turned into 11 episodes of a utter and complete shit show travesty. Such a shame.
Indeed we should. I really hope they come to these comments to take script ideas for their next drama. Hell, they should employ us all as writers, we'd do a damn fine job.
I'm from a Western culture, so this kind of relationship between a child and their parent is quite usual for me to witness. However, I can see as more episodes come to light that this may prove problematic for them both, as the argument showed, they don't actually have any boundaries as such between them to define the mother, son relationship.
Off the scale chemistry for just EP2.
This drama brings me utter joy for all the wrong reasons!