A Princesa da Areia (2019)

Sand Princess - A Heartwarming Blend of Comedy and Romance

Introduction:
"Sand Princess" emerges as a gem within Thai romantic comedy dramas. Led by the charismatic Baifern Pimchanok, the series seamlessly weaves together humor and heartfelt moments. As a fervent admirer of Pimchanok's previous work, particularly in "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," diving into this series was not just a choice but an anticipation of delightful entertainment.

Plot Overview:
The storyline revolves around Kod, an orphan navigating the intricacies of both school life and employment as a working student. Her financial support comes from Jirapat, a friend who seeks her assistance in various tasks. However, the narrative takes a dramatic turn when Jirapat impregnates another girl and evades responsibility. Kod reluctantly agrees to masquerade as the baby's mother, setting the stage for a series of unexpected events. The entrance of Ki, Jirapat's responsible and understanding brother, proposing marriage to Kod to salvage the family's reputation, introduces a captivating love triangle.

Character Analysis:
Kod: A standout character, Kod embodies strength, intelligence, and diligence. While the notion of raising a child for financial gain may strain believability, the series meticulously justifies her actions through her past experiences and a genuine desire to shield the child from the hardships she faced.
Ki: In stark contrast to Jirapat's playboy tendencies, Ki emerges as the responsible and understanding brother, adding depth to the narrative.
Jirapat: The playboy character, irresponsible to a fault, his actions underscore his undesirability as a romantic partner for Kod.

Acting and Chemistry:
The cast's performances, with Baifern at the helm, are commendable. Her ability to seamlessly transition between emotional and comedic scenes showcases her versatility. The chemistry between the three leads is palpable, adding layers to the love triangle and keeping the audience emotionally invested.

Story Execution:
While the overall plot may traverse familiar romantic comedy tropes, "Sand Princess" manages to captivate audiences through well-executed comedic moments. The series strikes an admirable balance between humor and a touching narrative, ensuring a consistently engaging viewing experience.

Lessons and Theme:
Beyond its comedic façade, "Sand Princess" astutely incorporates lessons about responsibility, enriching the narrative with layers of depth and resonance.

Music and Cinematography:
The music, particularly during comedic scenes, elevates the viewing experience. While the opening song may not be groundbreaking, it sets a lively tone for the series.

Conclusion:
"Sand Princess" may not redefine the romantic comedy genre, but its potent combination of strong performances, compelling chemistry, and the seamless blend of humor and heart make it a standout series. For those seeking an entertaining yet resonant journey, "Sand Princess" proves to be a commendable choice.

In summary, "Sand Princess" emerges as a Thai drama that successfully delivers on its promise of laughter and romance, earning its place among the gems of the genre.

Leia Mais

An emotional rollercoaster.....

I watched Sand Princess a few months ago (and re-watched it again a few more times) after I had just discovered thai BLs. Before this the only thai dramas I had watched were the overly cliched Lakorns. So when I first found this, that was what I was expecting. After watching the 1st episode I realized that while this drama did have some cliched situations, it's storyline was new and interesting.
The basic plot revolves around Kot who's an orphan (which is frequently mentioned in the drama btw) and does all kinds of odd jobs to raise herself. She befriends Ji during their school days who have a business type relationship. Ji orders around Kot to do everything from doing his homework to cleaning his house. Ji is a playboy and one of his flings (who is also Kot's friend) becomes pregnant. She leaves the baby (Mochi) with Kot and Ji. Since Ji is engaged to Aff and theirs is a family arranged marriage (Aff's father is the investor in Ji's family business), Ji is unable to take Mochi as his own child. So as with all of his problems he hires Kot to be like an adoptive mother to Mochi. He tries to lure her with money and when that doesn't work, he threatens to send the kid to an orphanage. Jump to a couple of years later and Kot is still raising Ji's kid as a single mother when she happens to meet Ki. They somehow meet a couple more times and encounter some situations together. Later it is revealed that Ji and Ki are brothers and Ki also finds out about Ji being mochi's father. To somehow diffuse the situation, Ki and Kot agree to get married (and get divorced later) so as to make Mochi as his legitimate child and give Kot an exit from her situation.
From here on out the story is mostly romance. What starts as a love triangle evolves to a Love square (with Ki, Kot, Ji and Aff).
I really liked Kot's character and the actress played her perfectly. Obviously there were some very cliched situations she was put in but I didn't really mind it.
Ki's character was also great. He was the kind of character we all hope the male lead in every drama was like, a perfect gentleman who is considerate and loyal and treats the female lead right.
Ji's character was also good but exactly opposite of Ki. He was the kind of character most male leads in dramas turn out to be you know the spoiled rich playboy that leaves his playboy lifestyle for the female lead. Both MLs were good but with Ji it was basically missed timing and opportunity.
Aff's character was the typical second female lead who is a total b*tch type. She treated the brothers like her personal dolls just because her father was the main investor in their business. When she got bored with one she went for the other. I was glad she didn't get either at the end.
The story overall was pretty great and hit all the right emotional spots for me. I would suggest for all asian dramas fans to just go for this one, it's definitely worth a watch.

Leia Mais

Do not romanticize nonconsensual acts

This series was released in 2019 however, it still shows how mainstream media in the country romanticize nonconsensual acts. It also takes the concept or r-p- very lightly. In the episode when Kot met Ki's aunt, she said that she was r-p-d by Ki. IT'S A CRIME! You don't marry your r-p-st, you send them to jail else that's stockholm syndrome kicking in.

Likewise, in Episode 10, Ki kissed Kot when she was unconscious. Need I explain more? Moreover, Ji just watched this happen. In the next day, they acted like it was a small thing.

Never be a fan of forced kisses even if he/she is good-looking af.

This is really problematic.

Leia Mais

It is fun and heartfelt series

Very catchy, cute, light and fun. Good chemistry between the leads. I like watching light dramas but still have something to touch the heart and the emotion of audience. I watched this drama nth time already and I'm planning to watch it again. I like how Baifern act in a romcom genre. She is a very versatile actress that can do both drama and comedy. I love to see Baifern and March again in a drama. I love them both.





Very catchy, cute, light and fun. Good chemistry between the leads. I like watching light dramas but still have something to touch the heart and the emotion of audience. I watched this drama nth time already and I'm planning to watch it again. I like how Baifern act in a romcom genre. She is a very versatile actress that can do both drama and comedy. I love to see Baifern and March again in a drama. I love them both

Leia Mais