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Thailand's first GL, and also mine: not as impressive as I wanted but still enjoyable!
Pros: I don’t like romcoms but I wanted to start watching more queer dramas so here we are! Beautiful shots, nice humor, good acting from Freen. Mon is a kind-hearted and lovable person, I deeply sympathized with her character, and Sam’s friend group definitely steal the show – I know they’re comedic relief characters but they were my favorites. Excellent chemistry between the main actresses and beautiful social commentary on LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand. I even forgave Kirk’s annoying ass at the end. Really good sensual scenes.
Cons: Never fully understood what Sam’s company was supposed to be about. Mon, although lovable, felt a bit one-dimensional; her entire character and personality seemed to be focused on her idol throughout her life, does she have no ambition of her own outside of Sam’s existence? I was pleased with her initial decision to leave for England after their breakup, it showed her taking agency outside of Sam for the first time. Didn’t buy grandmother’s “redemption arc” either – I understand that her character was supposed to represent the older generation struggling with conservative views but she never truly loved any of her grandchildren and didn’t deserve forgiveness.
Cons: Never fully understood what Sam’s company was supposed to be about. Mon, although lovable, felt a bit one-dimensional; her entire character and personality seemed to be focused on her idol throughout her life, does she have no ambition of her own outside of Sam’s existence? I was pleased with her initial decision to leave for England after their breakup, it showed her taking agency outside of Sam for the first time. Didn’t buy grandmother’s “redemption arc” either – I understand that her character was supposed to represent the older generation struggling with conservative views but she never truly loved any of her grandchildren and didn’t deserve forgiveness.
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