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Fifa is an 18 year old who dreams of studying in Japan. However, his grandmother asks him to work at a forest reserve for three months in exchange for financial support. Reluctantly, he agrees and ends up meeting Hem, a park ranger. As Fifa adjusts to life in the forest, learning about ecology and his connection to nature, his relationship with Hem deepens.
I absolutely loved this series. It became one of my comfort shows, and I’ll definitely rewatch it at some point. The cinematography is stunning and breathtaking, with incredible shots of Thailand's natural beauty. Hats off to everyone involved, because filming in nature isn’t exactly easy. Is it perfect? No. There are some plot holes, but the show does a great job balancing fun and heartwarming moments with important messages about environmental preservation.
Fifa is such a lovable Character. It’s impossible not to adore him! Ton Tonhon Tantivejakul was spot-on in bringing him to life. I’ll admit, I didn’t really like Hem at first. Some of his actions didn’t make much sense, especially considering how hard Fifa was trying to adapt. But he grew on me as he opened his heart to Fifa. Arm Varot Makaduangkeo, who played Hem, seemed a bit stiff in certain scenes, but it didn’t affect the flow of the story.
The series is super slow burn, but I appreciated how the characters’ relationship developed and how they matured along the way. The ending? It surprised me, and I really enjoyed it:
1. I loved how Fifa’s grandmother respected his dream.
2. Hem supported Fifa’s decision to accept the scholarship.
3. And Fifa didn’t give up on his dream.
Is it a sad ending? I don’t think so, though it’s not the “happily ever after” most people might expect. There’s an implied invitation when Hem gives Fifa the key to his condo and when Fifa leaves the rabbit head and song lyrics for Hem. A second season? It could be interesting, but I’m happy with how things wrapped up.
I absolutely loved this series. It became one of my comfort shows, and I’ll definitely rewatch it at some point. The cinematography is stunning and breathtaking, with incredible shots of Thailand's natural beauty. Hats off to everyone involved, because filming in nature isn’t exactly easy. Is it perfect? No. There are some plot holes, but the show does a great job balancing fun and heartwarming moments with important messages about environmental preservation.
Fifa is such a lovable Character. It’s impossible not to adore him! Ton Tonhon Tantivejakul was spot-on in bringing him to life. I’ll admit, I didn’t really like Hem at first. Some of his actions didn’t make much sense, especially considering how hard Fifa was trying to adapt. But he grew on me as he opened his heart to Fifa. Arm Varot Makaduangkeo, who played Hem, seemed a bit stiff in certain scenes, but it didn’t affect the flow of the story.
The series is super slow burn, but I appreciated how the characters’ relationship developed and how they matured along the way. The ending? It surprised me, and I really enjoyed it:
1. I loved how Fifa’s grandmother respected his dream.
2. Hem supported Fifa’s decision to accept the scholarship.
3. And Fifa didn’t give up on his dream.
Is it a sad ending? I don’t think so, though it’s not the “happily ever after” most people might expect. There’s an implied invitation when Hem gives Fifa the key to his condo and when Fifa leaves the rabbit head and song lyrics for Hem. A second season? It could be interesting, but I’m happy with how things wrapped up.
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