Wondering if I should start this... Could someone tell me whether this is purely medical or whether it actually lives up to the thriller tag? Medical shows are not typically my cup of tea but I am always down for some action and intrigue. The comments are overwhelmingly positive so y'all got me questioning my instincts!
After weeks of denial ("NO, I refuse to drop a show I've invested so much time in") I'm afraid I'm gonna let this one go. Made it till episode 8: a worthy accomplishment, if I say so myself. If someone wants to update me about the rest of the storyline (e.g. did Lian eventually grow a personality? Did Kuae ever realise he is an adult?) that'd be great! In the mean time, I'll spend the upcoming days in pure bliss, knowing I no longer have to suffer through performative cringe.
Simply excellent! The whole 'shot by iPhone' is a bit gimmicky since it is obvious that there was sufficient budget for 'proper' cameras (which makes me think this was just meant as a way for Apple to showcase their new product). But, still, both screenplay and cinematography were great.
why people are excited about epi 7 I didn't find anything interesting recently I have watched many movies or dramas…
What movies are you talking about? Recommendations are always welcome, especially if they're truly better than this show! Unfortunately I haven't come across many good action shows myself lately.
Gosh. This movie had me bawling my eyes out. Phenomenal screenwriting, realistic depictions of gender and family dynamics, and all of the storylines weave seamlessly into the broader historical context.
Thanks for responding! Yeah, that doesn't sound particularly professional indeed. One would wonder how they treat the supporting cast if the two main actors already have such experiences. Do you know what kind of sexual harassment Mile had to endure?
L like it a lot, as it is, today, now. "A product of its time." lol Obsessed lovers will NEVER go out of style…
Well, guess whose curiosity got the best of her! Your stellar defense of the show got me watching the entire thing, lol. It does indeed get much better after the second episode and the final confession, arguably, manages to redeem most of the show's nonsensical plot.
I now remember why I initially disliked this so much: the whole backstory of our main characters is shaky. We cycle through a breakup, reincarnation, and the establishment of an obsession in 5 minutes or so; it feels rushed and disjointed. How am I meant to feel any emotion about a break-up/new relationship if the show hasn't established the connection between the main characters? Jin Teng's obsession doesn't feel believable and starting a show with the break-up-reincarnation trope is lazy writing, if you ask me. I wish the screenwriters had spend spend more time in the first two episodes developing the past connection between the two guys instead of focusing so much on useless dialogue between the friends.
Also, not gonna lie, the tsunami of overused tropes (amnesia, rebirth, evil fake-girlfriend, the get-away-trip etc.) combined with the occasional bad acting had me in stitches. But the final love scene was realistic and thought-provoking; deliberately choosing love and thereby reliving the mistakes of the past--even when you rationally know it will come back to bite you in the ass-- is relatable for most of us.
L like it a lot, as it is, today, now. "A product of its time." lol Obsessed lovers will NEVER go out of style…
I think you either misread my comment or I didn't manage to convey my opinion well enough: my issue with this drama was not the obsession of the main characters but the mediocre production. I barely remember anything about this show except feeling like this was produced by a bunch of college students taking their first script-writing class. I don't think I managed to make it till the final sex scene, lol-- maybe that would have helped me remember the storyline. Glad you enjoyed it, tho, maybe I should give it another shot given your enthusiasm!
I feel that Toh outwardly reflects how many of us felt when we had a major crush as an adolescent, so yes, the…
Yeah, those uniforms definitely seem like a fantasy (or dare I say fetishised? ðŸ¤) adaptation of the typical Korean style uniforms: that tailored blazer has been in vogue for a number of years now and the pleated skirt is a true classic (only in this show they are fashionably short). Thai university uniforms typically consists of a simple white blouse/shirt and black trousers/skirt. No well-respected university would allow our sweet main characters to walk around like this in real life.
And, totally, I can only imagine the danger of a heatstroke, lol, but I suppose the clothing does fit the whole cutesy vibe they're going for.
I dropped it midway through first episode. The second hand embarrassment is real. But I gave it another shot and…
Okay y'all, I hope you're right! I'll try to deal with the cringe and wait until it gets better (I know where to find y'all otherwise 😜). At least the production value seems to be good, so they have that going for them!
I love this little film I watched it about a year ago and came back for a second take. Like all good shorts, it…
Great comment really! Reading the synopsis, I thought to myself, "Surely this can't actually be about biological brothers; this must be an awkward translation of the original Chinese." But, low and behold, it was not: the story was most definitely about two siblings. And it didn't strike me disturbing or strange in the slightest.
There was something clever and endearing about the way the film explored how Jay awkwardly and shyly navigated the space he shared with someone he felt attracted to. As someone who has never gone through the typical teenage stage of developing physical attraction to others (asexuality?) I was simply fascinated by the way Jay tried to sneak glances at his brother, thinking he managed to be discreet. Pure curiosity mixed with teenage hormones. To me, it seemed Jay was simply captivated by the very male form (or as you say, the 'physicality') of his brother. It was hard to miss the way he admired the way his brother's muscles moved while he was doing those push-ups and, of course, by the grunts that accompanied the act, ha! This was a story about growing into one's own body while also becoming aware (and desiring) the body of someone else.
There is something mesmerizing about the human body in motion in general so it doesn't quite surprise me that sports often feature in coming-of-age films: it's often the first time main characters see the naked body in all its sweaty, carnal glory. In this film, I think you could even take it further and see basketball as a symbol of Jay's sexuality itself. For most of the film, he is a passive spectator (watching the older kids play) but he also, awkwardly, makes an attempt to engage and try out the game himself. The whole thing is unfamiliar to him: he doesn't know what to do and gets intimidated by his brother's friends. Yet, he continues to practice on his own. He's learning the steps and the way to navigate his body much like he's familiarising himself with the changes in his own body and his sexuality.
The last paragraph of your comment had me thinking, tho. Leaving the bedroom door ajar while cavorting with his girlfriend, was this a quiet form of rejection? Or an almost sensible encouragement-- a nudge-- for Jay to explore his own sexuality (although elsewhere)? I agree the brother seemed quite aware his sibling continued to stare at him (or strategically placed that pillow on his lap at some point).
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I now remember why I initially disliked this so much: the whole backstory of our main characters is shaky. We cycle through a breakup, reincarnation, and the establishment of an obsession in 5 minutes or so; it feels rushed and disjointed. How am I meant to feel any emotion about a break-up/new relationship if the show hasn't established the connection between the main characters? Jin Teng's obsession doesn't feel believable and starting a show with the break-up-reincarnation trope is lazy writing, if you ask me. I wish the screenwriters had spend spend more time in the first two episodes developing the past connection between the two guys instead of focusing so much on useless dialogue between the friends.
Also, not gonna lie, the tsunami of overused tropes (amnesia, rebirth, evil fake-girlfriend, the get-away-trip etc.) combined with the occasional bad acting had me in stitches. But the final love scene was realistic and thought-provoking; deliberately choosing love and thereby reliving the mistakes of the past--even when you rationally know it will come back to bite you in the ass-- is relatable for most of us.
And, totally, I can only imagine the danger of a heatstroke, lol, but I suppose the clothing does fit the whole cutesy vibe they're going for.
There was something clever and endearing about the way the film explored how Jay awkwardly and shyly navigated the space he shared with someone he felt attracted to. As someone who has never gone through the typical teenage stage of developing physical attraction to others (asexuality?) I was simply fascinated by the way Jay tried to sneak glances at his brother, thinking he managed to be discreet. Pure curiosity mixed with teenage hormones. To me, it seemed Jay was simply captivated by the very male form (or as you say, the 'physicality') of his brother. It was hard to miss the way he admired the way his brother's muscles moved while he was doing those push-ups and, of course, by the grunts that accompanied the act, ha! This was a story about growing into one's own body while also becoming aware (and desiring) the body of someone else.
There is something mesmerizing about the human body in motion in general so it doesn't quite surprise me that sports often feature in coming-of-age films: it's often the first time main characters see the naked body in all its sweaty, carnal glory. In this film, I think you could even take it further and see basketball as a symbol of Jay's sexuality itself. For most of the film, he is a passive spectator (watching the older kids play) but he also, awkwardly, makes an attempt to engage and try out the game himself. The whole thing is unfamiliar to him: he doesn't know what to do and gets intimidated by his brother's friends. Yet, he continues to practice on his own. He's learning the steps and the way to navigate his body much like he's familiarising himself with the changes in his own body and his sexuality.
The last paragraph of your comment had me thinking, tho. Leaving the bedroom door ajar while cavorting with his girlfriend, was this a quiet form of rejection? Or an almost sensible encouragement-- a nudge-- for Jay to explore his own sexuality (although elsewhere)? I agree the brother seemed quite aware his sibling continued to stare at him (or strategically placed that pillow on his lap at some point).
What a curious film.