To everyone complaining about the sad ending: unlike 99% of BL out there, this movie has a gay lead character. Chai is presented as gay from the very beginning. Most BL, like Love Sick, 2 Moons, etc, the leads are not gay, they usually say something to the effect of "I'm not gay, I'm just in love with [name]." (Which is totally not how male on male romance works IRL.)
And whenever a movie has a gay lead, it cannot end on a happy note. That's simply the way the world is biased.
Enjoyable and cute. NOT BL, but it's sort of meta-BL. It pokes fun, in a general sense, at the BL scene, taking jabs at other BL works like "Love Suck 3," "Waterman," "My Brother."
As the story is about a 'fake' BL couple, this movie was in a perfect position to make some social commentary about LGBTQ rights and social acceptance, as I'd hoped, but it didn't.
And that final scene on the bed, when the two leads hold hands? Unlike most of the Youtube comments, no, no, they DON'T finally become a couple. That's kind of one of the subtle social commentaries this movie does make--why can't two guys be good friends without everyone making their friendship into a gay romance? That attitude just perpetuates homophobia.
So I think I understand the ending. Kim was in a coma for several months, but he regained consciousness and remembered his friendship with Tum. Is that right? What does the translation mean about not being any winter there?
so is no one gonna mention the gross kidnapping + sexual assault scene ?? not surprised since y'all nut over…
Haha, like you're an expert. I'm no expert for sure, but I'm not attacking anyone else's differing opinion for no reason.
Your mama's calling, your game console's getting cold. :D
What I liked about this film was how Kenji's homosexuality was a pivotal part of the plot. The film wasn't _about_ his being gay, but the story progressed because of it.
why dont they just film the series in a different country like Southampton in the UK. I know it won't be…
If the series will ever get a 2nd season, it'll only happen with the promise of making money. I don't think BL is big enough in the West for that to happen there (here in the US, we're waaaayy too homophobic too). Thailand could do it, but I fear that would mean lower production standards, given the way most Thai BL dramas are produced.
And whenever a movie has a gay lead, it cannot end on a happy note. That's simply the way the world is biased.
As the story is about a 'fake' BL couple, this movie was in a perfect position to make some social commentary about LGBTQ rights and social acceptance, as I'd hoped, but it didn't.
And that final scene on the bed, when the two leads hold hands? Unlike most of the Youtube comments, no, no, they DON'T finally become a couple. That's kind of one of the subtle social commentaries this movie does make--why can't two guys be good friends without everyone making their friendship into a gay romance? That attitude just perpetuates homophobia.
Ricky is played by Hong Kong singer-songwriter Chet Lam: http://www.chetlam.com
Your mama's calling, your game console's getting cold. :D