"Until We Meet Again" was a grateful surprise. I won't forget the story, the construction of the characters and how carefully everything was built. The short screen time for the secondary characters bothered me a bit, but I also understand what the real focus of the plot was. The scenes from the past were all too punctual for the plot in the present. A great series to watch as often as you like.
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Um dos BLs tailandeses mais lindos já feitos!
A série possui uma história que se permite tomar o tempo necessário para que se sinta tudo que é necessário, a saudade, a dor, a angústia, o afeto, a segurança, entre outros.Um desenvolvimento de personagens muito gracioso que você compreende cada ponto em que os caminhos tocam os protagonistas, grande parte bem entregues pelo cast principal que apesar de ainda meio cru em alguns momentos, conseguiram fazer um bom trabalho.
Alguns probleminhas aqui e ali quanto a captação de áudio às vezes mas nada que faça a magia dessa experiência se desfazer.
Muito profundo e que abordou um tema tão grande de uma forma compreensível e que não foi vazia ou superficial, mostrando todas as consequências de diversas ações.
Definitivamente, um dos BLs mais valiosos e que merece receber atenção!
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Until We Meet Again, um amor que transcende o tempo
A série se destaca por suas atuações autênticas e comoventes. Fluke, entrega uma performance muito genuína, capturou perfeitamente a inocência e a vulnerabilidade do Pharm. O Ohm, como Dean, por outro lado, é mais duro metálico na interpretação, entretanto o romance entre os dois personagens é convincente. Nine e Earth, esse dispensa comentários né, Cooheart é muito ator, também se destacam com suas performances intensas e emocionantes, foram brilhantesO roteiro é um dos pontos fortes da série. Ele consegue equilibrar habilmente as duas histórias de amor entrelaçadas, alternando entre o presente e o passado sem nos confundir. A narrativa é bem estruturada, permitindo que os personagens se desenvolvam de forma natural. Os diálogos são autênticos e emocionantes, principalmente em se tratando do arco das vidas passadas e a série aborda temas sensíveis, como a aceitação, amor verdadeiro e preconceitos.
O desenvolvimento da série é marcado por um ritmo constante que mantém me manteve engajada do início ao fim. À medida que a história progredia e o relacionamento entre Pharm e Dean se aprofundava, e as memórias de suas vidas passadas começaram a emergir, eu sentia essa conexão emocional. O uso de flashbacks para contar a história de Korn e Intouch é eficaz e bem executado, adicionando camadas de complexidade e profundidade à narrativa. A construção gradual do suspense e da tensão emocional foi uma das coisas que me manteve presa a série.
A direção de New Siwaj Sawatmaneekul é excelente, demonstrou uma sensibilidade e um cuidado ao lidar com temas delicados. A cinematografia é bem feita, ainda que nada excepcional. A direção também é bem-sucedida em extrair performances autênticas do elenco de modo geral, contribuindo para a profundidade emocional e a credibilidade da série.
A trilha sonora de Boy Sompob, amarra bem a obra. É de uma sensibilidade que só Boy Sompob poderia fazer.
Until We Meet Again é uma série linda que se destaca por suas atuações comoventes, roteiro bem elaborado, desenvolvimento envolvente e direção sensível. Ela oferece uma exploração profunda do amor e da aceitação, abordando temas universais que faz com que a gente se identifique. A série trata do poder do amor verdadeiro e da conexão humana, transcendendo o tempo e os obstáculos para contar uma história inesquecível e emocionalmente rica. Para os fãs de dramas românticos e histórias de amor autênticas, Until We Meet Again é uma obra imperdível.
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UMA HISTÓRIA QUE PARA MIM, SERÁ INESQUECIVEL
Assistindo novamente essa história linda.Que para mim, não tem nenhum erro...
A história é belíssima, o contexto está perfeito e o enredo está maravilhoso...
Falar sobre amor deste jeito que veio de outros tempos, foi isso que me conquistou!
Chorei pakas em vários momentos dessa série.
Como eu gostaria que houvesse uma segunda temporada...
Claro nem sempre a segunda temporada vem do mesmo jeito que a primeira!!!
Muitos dizem que é dificil de assisti, mas para mim, não foi, e olha que sou um pouco chato para assisti!
Só apaixonado pelas músicas, pela interpretação de cada ator e atriz!!!
Eles nos mostraram a que veio!!!
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My top 10...
I've seen it and reviewed it several times yet I haven't had the courage to write it, maybe because I still don't know what I feel.In love maybe is the feeling.
In love with history
In love with music
Passionate about the main and secondary characters.
I understand very well why P'Dean fell in love with Pharm (Fluke) he is really cute.
The story g«had a happy ending but the story itself is one that can be a bit heavy because it deals with issues of homophobia by relatives and suicide. So be careful who is sensitive.
Our main couples both Korn/Intouch and Dean/Pharm have good chemistry.
But, I was super in love with Dean and Pharm.
There is another couple who will be entitled to their own story I hope it is as successful as it is.
Until we Meet AGain is a unique story I am very happy for knowing this unique history.
Eu já vi e revi varias vezes ainda não tinha tido a coragem para escrever, talvez porque ainda não sei o que sinto.
Apaixonada talvez seja o sentimento.
Apaixonada pela história
Apaixonada, pela música
Apaixonada pelas personagens principais e secundárias.
Entendo muito bem porque é que o P´Dean se apaixonou pelo Pharm(Fluke) ele é mesmo fofinho.
A historia em si mesmo tento um final feliz é um pode ser um pouco pesada porque lida com assuntos de homofobia por parte de parentes e suicídio. Por isso tenha cuidado quem for sensível.
Os nossos casais principais tanto o Korn/Intouch como Dean/Pharn têm uma boa química.
Mas, fiquei super apaixonada por Dean e Pharm.
Existe outro casal que terá direito há sua própria história espero que faça tanto sucesso como está.
Until we Meet AGain é uma historia única.
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UWMA
Eu passei essa série inteira tentando encontrar um defeito, mas sendo honesta, não encontrei nenhum significativo, tanto que já revi várias vezes e sempre sinto a mesma emoção. Eu tive um pouco de resistência a assistir pois não curto histórias de amor com temas que envolvem o sobrenatural, acho que fica muito irreal e longe da realidade, mas nesse caso a história foi tão bem elaborada, tão bem dirigida, que nos envolve, nos faz sentir cada dor, chorar junto com eles e até acreditar que tudo isso é possível de acontecer na realidade (quem sabe né?). Se vc acha que o elenco perfeito não existe, ainda não assistiu UWMA, cada ator se encaixou perfeitamente em seu papel, com certeza a direção do gênio P'New tem muito a ver com isso. Outro ponto de destaque é a trilha sonora, com destaque para Boy Sompob, que mais uma vez fez um trabalho brilhante com as canções. Sem mais, recomendo essa série sem medo, os protagonistas dão um show de interpretação e a história, apesar do ambiente universitário, não envolve os tradicionais medicina X engenharia, além de fazer com que a universidade não seja o pano de fundo mais importante.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
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Se você é acostumado com BLs tailandeses, é bom.
Eu diria que a história é simplesmente perfeita, a ideia foi MUITO boa, a sinopse logo te cativa, é uma história muito linda e pra se apaixonar, porém ela tem alguns pontos que podiam ter sido explorados, colocados e abordados de uma maneira melhor. É bem estilo bl tailandês mesmo, a nota está baixa pelas inúmeras cenas onde há uma conversa sobre a intimidade do casal e insinuações que parece coisa de adolescente muita das vezes, parece colegial. MAS, tirando isso, a história tem uma pegada mais dramática e até bem adulta por vezes. O casal principal é perfeito, tem uma química muito boa. A atuação deixa a desejar em alguns momentos (Dean e Pharm), porém ela é muito boa nas cenas emocionantes e mais fortes, essas cenas aliás, me fizeram chorar, creio que a culpa da estranheza em algumas cenas seja culpa do diretor e não dos atores, os atores do In e Korn foram melhor dirigidos e entregaram TUDO, eles foram perfeitos. Gostei do fim, pois nos faz ver que eles se gostam não só por causa do passado. O último episódio foi bom, os assuntos foram resolvidos de forma boa e gradual. Eu diria que aquela besteira dos bls tailandeses que fizeram com que eu desse uma nota mais baixa, acho que essa indústria ainda tem muito para amadurecer, mas já é algum caminho. A trilha sonora é perfeita, a musica é linda, o visual é bem normal (nada de mais). Os personagens secundários não tomaram de forma alguma a atenção do casal principal, o que é muito importante. Enfim, vale a pena, pra quem já está acostumado com bls tailandeses.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
Drama That Transcends Its Genre
Until We Meet Again is unique drama in its genre in many ways: it has unique story, exceptional acting and tackles some very hard, but important, subjects like homophobia, domestic violence and suicide, but also love, friendship and forgiveness. What this drama does not offer is instant gratification.The only reason I rated the story 7.5 and not higher is not actually the story itself but rather the execution in some parts. Some moments were stretched too long and that time could have been used on some other moments which were cut too short. I didn't mind the pacing which seems to be a major complaint about this show. I actually liked to feel live I was living with these characters.
In spite of major fantastical element (reincarnation), the biggest plus for this drama is that it depicts a healthy, positive, loving, realistic gay relationship (two if you include In and Korn, in spite of their ending, three if you include Win and Team). Nothing is sensationalized or fetishized, there are no toxic tendencies, . On the other hand, homophobia and, especially, suicide are treated seriously and respectfully . Their consequences are serious, horrifying and lasting, the entire families devastated.
The other strength of UWMA is its spectacular cast. From the main actors (Fluke especially) to the people with barely two lines, from novices to veterans, every role was filled by someone who cared, someone who did their best. And I don't think production team slouched either. Their efforts are visible on the screen.
I could write much more about this drama, but I know I would inevitably stray into spoiler territory and I don't want to do that to those who still haven't seen this gem. I just know that this show will be re-watched and re-watched and re-watched in the months and years to come. I am jealous of those who have yet to discover it.
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BL that manages to be more than BL in some ways
In a nutshell:The story is interesting though some may bemoan the way the series doesn’t seem to have a major conflict or point of tension for quite a few episodes. However, the series never feels slow or boring to me. There is a lot to love about this series because it doesn’t always tell the story in an in-your-face manner. But this could well be its weakness too. For example, if it had emphasized how one of the main characters’ (Pharm) incomplete recollection of his previous life early could pose a problem to their relationship, the tension and suspense built could have maintained the interest of more viewers.
In a coconut shell:
The series starts with the tragic double suicide of Korn/In, certainly not the lighthearted schoolboys-fall-in-love stuff that is so common in BL (though the characters are students). The double suicide is the result of parental objections to their relationship because of their sexual orientation, a rather serious consequence compared to popular BL series that treat the topic of objecting parents less seriously (e.g. Together with Me: The Next Chapter in which the parents change their minds, and Dark Blue Kiss in which the parents are surprisingly open-minded). The seriousness in tone, though not all that persistent, makes it different from a lot of BL that focus on the couples’ relationship without such a strong regard for the society in which the story is set). Where the Dean/Pharm story is concerned, the use of common BL tropes (like a “straight” guy falling in love with another guy) is rather sparing. This may be a good thing, but the side couple (WinTeam) may appeal to BL fans more and may be more conventionally BL.
In the parts of the story that use common BL tropes, the series does become more like BL and somewhat less realistic. The inclusion of a BL fangirl of sorts (Manaow) and the way Dean’s swimming team do not seem to bat an eyelid when their captain brings his boyfriend with him on a team outing are where BL fans find themselves in familiar terrain, though we can guess how often that happens in real life in Thailand. Interestingly, these elements seem to be used to contrast past and present, making a point about how increased openness towards homosexuality in society makes a huge difference for same-sex couples and even the two fathers who live in regret after their sons’ deaths. The society in the Dean/Pharm parts of the story feels much less oppressive that the atmosphere in the Korn/In story. We can see this from the minor characters’ behaviours: whereas Pharm’s friends accept and encourage his relationship with Dean, In’s good friend only quietly feels happy for him when he sees In together with Korn. Such subtle touches make the story rather interesting and worth re-watching.
There doesn’t seem to be a rush to bring the plot to new heights of tension. There is neither an excessive preoccupation with kissing and sex scenes nor an aversion to them. Although a number of viewers seem to find UWMA to be rather slow-moving or that it’s not clear where the story is going, I have a different opinion. In fact, the story is fairly well-paced, with the flashbacks seldom being unnatural as they show the parallels between the previous lives and the present lives. I suppose one thing that frustrates some viewers is the way the Dean/Pharm storyline doesn’t seem to have any obvious conflict for a large part of the series, which may give the impression that it is going nowhere. However, I like the way events are foreshadowed and how the characters slowly recall and come to terms with their past lives. As I watched each episode on a YouTube playlist, I get to the last part before I know it (it’s quite a different experience when it comes to series like I Am Your King Season 2).
Another aspect of the series that I like is how Dean and Pharm have different personalities from their past lives. The differences are more subtle in Dean, who seems calmer but also more determined to make his relationship work out than Korn. As for Pharm, while he’s clearly attracted to and in love with Dean, he does not rush into the relationship. As a really good cook, Pharm is set apart from In who cannot cook to save his life. This difference isn’t merely superficial for the patience and skill with which he cooks indicates a different personality. Both Dean and Pharm seem to have “learnt” something from their previous lives. The dynamics of their relationship are somewhat different too. While we see more passion between Korn and In, we see more tenderness between Dean and Pharm. The interplay between the parallels and differences indirectly creates suspense: will the couple finally have a happy ending, or will history repeat itself? Most of the time, the story seems geared towards a happy ending but there is foreshadowing of a problem to come, especially in a scene where a monk reminds the couple of the importance of forgiveness. In the end, we see that Dean/Pharm must reconcile with the people in their past lives and settle their unfinished business before moving on as themselves in their present lives. It seems paradoxical in the end, but it makes sense: Dean and Pharm have acquired new identities and cannot be living in the shadows of Korn and In forever, so while accepting that they are reincarnations of Korn and In, they must still be able detach themselves from their past lives. (An interesting scene in the last episode with Dean and Pharm dreaming of Korn and In as third parties and not as themselves for once shows that they have finally managed to move on as Dean and Pharm, not reincarnations of Korn and In.)
I also love WinTeam in this series although it often looks like the WinTeam scenes are a teaser/test for a possible Season 2 which will focus on them. I would love to watch a Season 2 with WinTeam as the focus though even with the same production team, I believe a Season 2 with WinTeam will be enjoyable in a rather different way. If this series doesn’t appeal to you, you could still give Season 2 a chance if it is made.
Edit: After considering why I've been feeling that something is a little lacking in this series despite my love for it, I realize that there isn't that much on how the characters fall in love. For Dean and Pharm, each immediately feels like the other is the one on first sight because of their past lives, so we can only look to Korn and In. But while we can see the depth of Korn and In's love, we don't see enough of what makes their love so strong. Our involvement in their story would be stronger if there had been a bit more showing Korn and In's love for each other.
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I suggest all prospective audience to ignore negative reviews before watching it. Only audience with “taste”, “feeling” and “empathy” appreciate the story, beautiful soundtracks, excellent acting, superb chemistry, great casting and character development.
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The plot had so much potential with the reincarnation trope leading the story, but it was never really used. While I enjoyed the beginning episodes quite a lot, at some point I was questioning myself for watching it. It wanted to be deeper, more dramatic and moving, but used all wrong directing choices to achieve it, and in the end, it did not work for me.CHARACTERS/COUPLES
Truth to be told, I was far more interested in all side/past couples than the main one. I didn’t feel that much chemistry between them. Don’t get me wrong, there were moments when I found them as cute as possible, but I always thought it was more about good directing and not their acting. The romance scenes were simply well written and shot. I still believe Pharm and Dean’s first kiss was filmed in a fantastic way.
I truly loved the fun and entertaining chemistry going on between Team and Win and I wish we could have seen more of them and how they developed feelings for each other. We kind of knew they would end up together… and then they did. Not much of that development was really shown.
Earth and Kao were really good in their roles and I truly did feel the pain and desperation watching their scenes. Wish we could have a prequel telling just their story in greater detail.
Sadly, I felt like Ohm had the same facial expression 90% of the drama, with Fluke showing a bit more diversity: happy grin, shocked grin, massive crying (+ the quite well acted total meltdown in the last episode). While at the beginning I did not mind, at some point I was just bored by their scenes and performance.
Character wise, both Dean and Pharm were nothing special. I mean… Did Dean even have a personality? I did enjoy their relationship though, because, they played off of each other's characteristics well - Pharm being on a shy note and Dean leading the interactions, but as separate characters… they had close to nothing going on.
THAT SAID, I have to applaud the drama for one specific scene. We got some good representation of setting boundaries. When Dean gets a bit too touchy with Pharm, but Pharm quickly puts him back in place, clearly says it was unwanted and it must never happen again. We don’t see scenes like that a lot in BLs.
Also, justice for Manow. Poor girl was literally forgotten at some point of the drama.
DIRECTING
Oh boy. All the long, slow scenes of them doing literally nothing, like… looking at their phone, or cooking but without interacting with each other. The dialogues with way too many pauses. They literally took breaks every 2 or 3 words. There were many scenes that just felt like fillers. Few seconds here, few seconds there… but no content to be found. It made the drama look more aesthetically pleasing, but at the same time, I could not move my finger away from the right arrow on my keyboard, because I was sure there will be more than one occasion I will want to skip the next 5 seconds of them doing nothing.
As I was watching and the story progressed more and more, I could not wait for it to end. It dragged so badly and it was so amazingly slow. Everything was slow. They talked slowly, the shots were slow, the background music was slow, how they moved and walked was slow. I was honestly getting sleepy and tired after watching. The fact that, by an accident, I was able to watch 2 parts of an episode set on 1.5x speed and did not notice says a lot about the directing.
The violin soundtrack started to drive me nuts at some point. It made it seem like every scene was so profound and important and had deeper meaning… most of them did not. The overuse of it made it not an asset, but an annoyance in my eyes (ears?).
WRITING/STORY
I feel like the planning just failed. With the minimum of Team and Win scenes, they should just cut them out completely and make a sequel showing their relationship from the beginning. Focus only on Dean and Pharm and the past story of In and Korn. Show us in more detail how they slowly connected all the dots and accepted their past and current selves.
What’s most important, introduce a conflict AND NOT IN A LAST EPISODE. With the reincarnation trope, there are so many ways to go about it. Giving me Pharm questioning his love for Dean, not being sure if it's real or it's just reminiscence of the relationship In had with Korn, it’s awesome. What’s the point of shoving it in our faces in the last episode? It could have been gradually introduced. The more Pharm knew about the past, the more he would start questioning his feelings for Dean. This way you would have two driving forces for their relationship clashing in an interesting way - them being drawn to each other by the past connection, but also driven away by the fear it’s not real. I guess this isn’t the drama’s fault, since it is based on the novel, but it does not change the fact that there weren’t really any stakes presented. They tried to introduce some struggle by the end, but since the set up was not strong enough, it failed to move me and make me care.
The mental breakdown Pharm had at the end was so ridiculous too. He knew the story, he had flashbacks showing exactly what happened. It’s not like finding the box in the previous episode gave him some new information. He knew it all… And sure, we can argue that the reality of it hit him the moment he saw the photos and the gun, but it still makes no sense pacing wise. Make it happen at least two or three episodes earlier so we can actually feel the pain of then splitting/taking a break. Give me that emotional journey not some cheap emotional thirty second roller coaster with some bullshit “three months later”.
Overall, I guess I was simply not convinced by Fluke and Ohm’s acting so the scenes that might have been sweet, emotional, sad… were, for me, boring. I was not connecting to their feelings so I could not bring myself to care. The moment I started to care, the pace slowed down so painfully, I was getting distracted by the fact nothing was happening. Sad conclusion to the drama I was so excited to watch.
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