primeiro ep, primeira impressão.
eu amei a escolha do cast. sinceramente eles estão incríveis, tanto na beleza, tanto na atuação... a normalidade ao agir, como se não existissem câmeras... como se dizem, né? profissionalismo é tudo! amei a paleta de cores dos personagens. prevejo que será um boys love com muitas emoções! e eu estou amando cada minuto. o jeito que os personagens são ousados, com uma carisma que os próprios atores tem. gmm acertou novamente na escolha.minha primeira impressão da série, é que com certeza virá cheia de emoções, encorajamentos e espero que não tenha tristeza (plmds, já basta minha vida). é isso! que venha com tudo esse bl!
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Eu gostei muito da história do casal secundário (Li ming e Heart) , foi muito bem desenvolvida e o ator de Heart (Gemini) mesmo não sendo surdo ele conseguiu atuar SUPER bem nesse papel!! O ator de Gaipa (Khaotung) foi ESPETACULAR nesse ultimo episodio, Gaipa chorando pela morte de sua mãe realmente me comoveu muito.Mas teve algo que realmente me incomodou no casal principal (Jim e Wen) , foi o fato que desde do começo da serie o Jim ele sempre fechou o seu coração para Wen, mas do nada nesse último episodio ele resolve começar a assumir o Wen como seu namorado. A serie deveria ter mais episódios, igual as outras series da gmm que a média é de 12 episódios, para que o casal principal pudesse ter realmente um desenvolvimento melhor!! A gmm fazendo uma serie com 8 episódios pode ate impedir um pouco que o casal principal tenha um desenvolvimento bom, mas acho que isso não tem nada haver pois cada episodio tem em media 1hr e até msm o Gaipa e Alan que teve menos tempo de tela (do que todos os outros os casais ) teve um desenvolvimento muito melhor do que a do casal principal.
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Em "Moonlight Chicken" o Frango do P'Aof é delicioso.
A galinha dos ovos de ouro da GMMTV ataca novamente, mas dessa vez, ele consegue elevar o nível da produção com maestria. Para o P'Aof, o céu não é o limite, principalmente quando se pode contar com um elenco de estrelas.Moonlight Chicken (MLS) é a última de uma antologia de 3 series que pretendem nos contar sobre a vida noturna de personagens estigmatizados que sempre ficavam fora das telas. Então, somos apresentados aqui ao dono de um restaurante ameaçado que impulsiona toda a narrativa, o Tio Jim (Earth Pirapat).
Todos os subnúcleos giram em torno do Tio Jim, o problema caríssimo que seu sobrinho Li Ming (Fourth Nattawat) arranjou, Saleng (Mark Pakin), seu funcionário, que acabou de engravidar a namorada e o seu relacionamento conturbado com um cliente Wen (Mix Sahaphap) que apareceu no seu estabelecimento.
O que diferencia o tempêro de Moonlight Chicken dos demais é a especial atenção ao roteiro. Os dramas são interessantíssimos e a criação de personagens humanos, reais e cativantes não é um trabalho que qualquer roteirista consegue fazer com êxito, de forma tal que eu poderia assistir uma serie sobre cada um deles.
Wen é um cliente que começa a se envolver com Tio Jim, porem esconde um relacionamento falido com Alan (First Kanaphan, que está quebrando tudo nessa série, mesmo sendo coadjuvante). Ele se sente preso ao Alan, mas sem perceber ele é a pessoa responsável por segurar as correntes com mais forças.
Tio Jim e o seu sobrinho, o decidido, Li Ming protagonizam o conflito de gerações e que ameaça arruinar o relacionamento dos dois de forma permanente, caso eles não consigam encontrar um ponto em comum. Não existem dúvidas de que os dois se amam, mas em algum momento a preocupação do Tio se tornou excessiva e os sonhos do jovem o tornou ansioso e distante.
Para além dos dramas familiares, o jovem Li Ming começa a se envolver com um garoto que tem deficiência auditiva chamado Heart (Gemini Norawit) e sofre com uma família que lhe enxerga como um incapaz, lhe privando inclusive de sair de casa. Um subnúcleo adorável, feito com muita responsabilidade pelo P'Aof que dirige a serie, mas também assina como roteirista. Existem algumas incoerências, mas que ao final de tudo, não impacta na experiência.
Eu vi algumas pessoas acusarem Moonlight Chicken de sofrer com excesso de narrativas e que elas não desenvolvidas como deveriam. Eu discordo. Acredito que ao escolherem atores tão queridos do público, acreditou-se que todos eles seriam principais para a narrativa e teriam seus dramas desenvolvidos, mas isso não ocorreu. E realmente não tinha necessidade, afinal, protagonista é protagonista e coadjuvante é coadjuvante.
Protagonistas = Tio Jim, Wen e Li Ming.
Coadjuvantes = Heart, Alan, Saleng, Jam e outros…
Personagens que não são principais, ou seja, os personagens secundários ou coadjuvantes servem para ajudar de alguma forma a história principal a se desenvolver, sem a obrigação de ter suas histórias igualmente desenvolvidas, tendo em vista que eles não são o foco central da trama.
Moonlight Chicken entrega uma história visceral, aborda amor, sonhos e preconceitos com responsabilidade e entrega personagens reais e diálogos que capaz de te emocionar e se identificar. Estamos no inicio do ano, mas eu posso apostar que essa é uma dos grandes lançamentos desse ano. Os 8 episódios foi para judiar, eu poderia comer desse frango por um ano inteiro sem reclamar.
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Série simples, curta, mas com muita qualidade
Earth Mix mais uma vez se envolvendo numa obra espetacular!!Moonlight Chicken é uma história simples, sobre pessoas comuns, sem grandes plots ou grandes reviravoltas, o que te prende na história é como você se apega a esses personagens e suas trajetórias. Earth está ótimo no papel. Eu lembro de bem antes no comecinho da carreira dele na época de Water Boyys que ele era "conhecido" por ser mau ator kkkk mas como ele evoluiu desde então!! Nesse papel ele conseguiu transmitir todas a nuances do tio Jim, sem ser canastrão ou caricato. Mix eu achei bem talentoso desde o começo. Esse casal pode ter algumas similaridades com Puppha Tian de 1000 estrelas, mas você consegue ver que os personagens são totalmente diferentes, as atuações foram na medida certa, e, mesmo já sendo bom, Mix também evoluiu bastante.
Os personagens secundários também são muito bem desenvolvidos. Gemini Fourth roubam bem a cena. Achei que o Li Ming seria um personagem adolescente chato, mas em muitos momentos é quase impossível não ficar do lado dele. Eu gosto muito do Fourth, acho incrivelmente carismático e com um sorriso lindo. Gemini tem uma atuação bem discreta, as vezes é ofuscado pela luz emitida pelo Fourth, mas ele brilhou muito nesse papel, foi impossível não se emocionar com algumas cenas.
Do Khao não preciso falar muito, ele já é bem conhecido pelo talento, mas a cena de quando ele é rejeitado pelo tio Jim merece um prêmio, e a cena dele cantando no funeral da mãe (cantando mal sendo que ele tem uma voz de anjo) foi muito emocionante. First não teve tanto espaço, mas incrível como ele tem química com todo mundo, por meio segundo até shippei ele com o Mix kkkkkkk
Tenho que dar uma menção honrosa para o Mark que eu amo em todos os universos e sempre serve muito como alívio cômico.
Enfim, assisti meio atrasada e parece que a série até já ganhou uns prêmios e são muito merecidos mesmo. Uma série curtinha com uma história simples, um plot mais adulto, mas você se envolve bastante e se apega muito aos personagens.
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Um lar para o franguinho da meia-noite
Dificilmente vemos uma série com protagonista mais velho e temas mais maduros, combinados com boa atuação e fotografia de primeira. Moonlight Chicken nos entrega uma trama realista, personagens cativantes e resolução em apenas 8 episódios.Desde o teaser as expectativas para série já eram altas, com direção de Aof e um elenco de peso, era esperado que o conteúdo fosse de qualidade, porém o lançamento de 2 episódios por semana e o fato de serem apenas 8 episódios no total deixou algumas pessoas apreensivas, mas a série não decepcionou.
Tudo começa com o encontro inesperado de Jim e Wen, que fica bêbado e dorme na mesa do restaurante de Jim, que já está nos seus 40 anos e fazendo o possível para sobreviver em plena crise. Depois de uma noite quente entre os dois, Wen continua investindo em Jim e aqui fica um elogio para o Mix que apenas com olhares certeiros conseguiu demonstrar todo o desejo de Wen por Jim. Enquanto vemos o desenrolar da história dos dois, outros personagens cativantes aparecem, como Li Ming, o sobrinho de Jim e Heart, um menino que ficou surdo e vive isolado pelos portões da sua casa. Ainda temos o alegre Gaipa e o apaixonado Alan, sem falar no Leng que aparece pouco, mas faz a diferença.
A história segue com conflitos, aprendizados e amadurecimento dos personagens, que são muito mais próximos da realidade e passíveis de identificação. A atuação foi de primeira, mesmo sendo iniciantes Gemini e Forth encantaram com seus personagens, o Mix parece que ficou ainda mais bonito e sedutor, o First como sempre entregando tudo e o show que o Khaotung deu no episódio 7 foi emocionante.
Por fim, a fotografia estava impecável, o tratamento de cor feito cuidadosamente, muitas cenas não tem fala alguma, só os olhares e movimentos dos personagens, mas a atmosfera construída cuidadosamente, deixa o espectador completamente imerso. Essa série é uma gema, para quem prefere temas mais próximos da realidade e roteiros que investem no amadurecimento dos personagens, Moonlight Chicken é um prato cheio! No final das contas um lar é onde o seu coração está.
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Uma pancada acolhedora
Essa foi a primeira vez que eu assisti a um trabalho de EarthMix e esse também foi meu primeiro contato com a direção do Aof.Devo dizer que cada elogio que ouvi sobre eles, não é apenas conversa fiada. Nada em Moonlight Chicken está ali por coincidência, tudo foi pensado e colocado por um motivo específico.
Jim é um personagem que cuida de todos e esquece de si mesmo, sempre guardando as próprias dores em um lugar difícil de alcançar, isso é até Wen aparecer e quebrar tudo na base de muito diálogo e insistência. Wen é alguém solitário que encontrou no restaurante de arroz de frango e no dono dele também, aquilo que ele procurava.
A principal mensagem que Moonlight Chicken me passa é sobre a importância do apoio. Às vezes só o que alguém precisa é de uma pessoa o que ouça e seja um porto seguro nos momentos difíceis, simplesmente alguém para estar com você. Assim como Wen é para Jim, Li Ming é para Heart e Jim é para Saleng. Lá pelas tantas até o Alan meio sem querer querendo, se mete no meio dessa grande família que é o Moonlight Chicken.
Tivemos Tailândia sendo criticada, por não assegurar os direitos LGBTQIA+ e foi tudo! Mas quem sofreu com essa história toda foi o tio Jim, fiquei só a revolta, quanta cruz esse homem teve que carregar na vida!
Li Ming e Heart são lindos! Gemini e Fourth esbanjando fofura! A abordagem da surdez do Heart, foi uma das melhores que já vi, tão delicada e sensível! FirstKhao marcam presença aqui também, só não esperem muita coisa no quesito romance. E falando em Khao, Gaipa é um amor de pessoa, gentil, prestativo, um bom filho, um bom amigo e é isso que torna tão difícil ver ele sofrer, cada lágrima desse menino me fez desabar junto. Mérito total do ator.
Indico para quem quiser uma história com temáticas mais adultas e personagens cinzentos.
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Amor ao primeiro ep
Olha no 1° episódio eu já estou apaixonada claramente estamos ainda no primeiro, porém já me mostrou tanto potencial e cada personagem já mostra uma personalidade forte logo de cara. Eu não vou abandonar, pois tem atores que eu amo que vão ter conflitos e romance bem empolgantes que na minha perspectiva não é sofrido para nós telespectadores.Estou ansiosa para os próximos episódios e quero dizer também que a trilha sonora é linda <3
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Heart and Liming stole the whole series for me.
This series is a rough gem. The plotline is interesting, the cast is a top notch and the way everything has been portrayed from the storylines to the individual characters themselves absolutely worth watching. It's a realistic mess with a whole lot of feelings invested. None of the characters here are flawless. They have their own flaws and their own problems to deal with. At a first glance, it might look all dreamy and heart eyes but it's more than that. It's complicated and at the same time swoon worthy.Starting with Heart and Liming because for me they are the best part of this series. They have my heart. They are so heart warming and so healing. I am in love with their love and I love both of them so much. Their small small moments, their subtle touches, their sign language interactions and even their eye locks damnnn I live to see their scenes. In fact if comfort was a person then it would be them. They stole the whole series for me.
Moving on to Jim and Wen, hands down to the acting of Earth and Mix. Their chemistry is no joke mahn. Their story is a total opposite of Heart and Liming's story. It's filled with tension, raw desires and not to forget angst. Both of them are individuals that are in a way broken and have so much to show and say but they can't fully express it and I honestly feel them. (P.S: Earth doesn't look like a 40 year old in any way but okay I am gonna look over that.)
And about Alan. Damnn First nailed it. The complexity of the relationship between Alan and Wen. My god it's too much to handle. I can't even figure out anymore who's at fault and more so I can't see Alan cry. It breaks my heart when he is sad but then when he is being sarcastic, I can't help but roll my eyes. Gaipa too he is a cinnamon roll . He is such a sweetie. Also Leng and Praew, this two are so cute together. Not to forget Gaipa's mum, she is so supportive and so likable. And I didn't really like what they did with her in the end. Also this series did feel like highlights.. like you know it's just parts of something and there's more to see. I don't know I just felt like it could have been better, ended better. But overall I would still give it a 10. Credits to Heart and Liming.
Also, a shoutout to the ost "Tommorrow". It had me weeping when I heard it in episode 4. Ford sang it with so much innocence and emotions plus hats off to the editing team. The song blended so well with all those scenes and that doubled the impact the song had on me. The actual mv in Gmmtv records is good too.
Highly highly recommended!!
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Could Use A Few More Chickens
This was an overall well done drama that was unfortunately too short to realize its full potential. The material was great, but eight episodes wasn't long enough to fully develop some of the issues presented or to fully develop the relationships and characters. Even so, I did enjoy this drama for the most part, it has some great messages and it does tackle some tough issues with tact.I liked the concept for the story, how a one night stand could turn into something more. The way Wen helped Jim in so many ways, not just with working at the diner, but also with helping him find closure with his past relationship and heal and move on, was well done. I admired Wen's perseverance and that while he continued to pursue Jim even when Jim had indicated he was not looking for a relationship, he did so relatively tactfully, never pushing too hard, but still making it clear that he was interested and that he thought they could work things out. However, things turned complicated, which was exactly what Jim feared, when Wen's ex-boyfriend who he was still living with, Alan, showed up and threw a wrench in things. Despite their break up, he is still possessive of Wen and hopes that they can patch things up and get back together. Wen, however, is ready to move on, and he is faced with having to do just that and more firmly sever his ties with Alan as he tries to establish a relationship with Jim. And Alan, for his part, is left trying to move on as well and come to terms with the fact that his and Wen's relationship is truly over. Meanwhile, Jim's nephew who he has raised, is a senior in high school and is still trying to figure himself out amidst the limitations of not being the scholarly type and being poor. Jim can be overbearing with him and Li Ming feels trapped and isolated until he meets Heart, a deaf young man his own age and they slowly become friends which then turns romantic. The relationship is a healing one for both as Li Ming finds someone who understands and cares for him exactly as he is and Heart finds someone who treats him as a normal person and actually puts out the effort to communicate with him. They serve as each other's escape in many ways and I loved their relationship in all its facets.
With so many BLs these days sticking to high school or college settings, it was refreshing that this one stepped outside those bounds. I think that opened up a lot more doors for it to tackle issues that it couldn't otherwise. However, because it was confined to only eight episodes and it did try to tackle multiple issues, it wasn't necessarily able to dive into them as deeply as one might have liked. The economy and cost of living were both subjects that were brought up multiple times. Leng, one of Jim's friends and employees, and his girlfriend Praew find themselves unexpectedly expecting, so unplanned pregnancy, the cost of raising a child, and even abortion are touched on, if only briefly. By creating a deaf character, the deaf community was given representation and it was done well. The various ways of parenting is also touched on, how there's not one right way to parent and parents are always learning, even from their children. Relationships serve as a major focus, examining how some relationships simply peter out after a while, unrequited love, and, particularly, moving on from past relationships and how, while it may be painful, we can hope that there's something and someone better out there for us in the future. I enjoyed every part of it, again the only detractor is that I wanted more time to explore those topics.
Probably the biggest downfall of this drama, and I know I've seen others commenting on this, is the miscasting of Earth. Earth is a damn good actor, there is no denying that, but in no way does he, as a 29 year old young man, look anywhere close to 40. I know he's a couple years older than Mix, Khaotung and First but he really doesn't look it, and in the drama, there's presumed to be something like at least a ten year age difference between their characters. Earth is one of those people who looks younger than they really are, but this seemed outside the range of probability to me. Papang, in contrast, who played Jim's former lover, Beam, is only a year older than Earth, but he looks older. I could more easily believe he was in his mid-30's. There's also looking at him next to Lookwa who plays his sister. She's a beautiful woman, don't misunderstand me, and looks fantastic at 42, but they don't look like they are close in age at all. I understand that Earth and Mix are a popular pairing, but if they wanted them paired together, it would have made more sense to change Jim's age to something closer to Earth's actual age. As it was, Jim's age was hammered home so often you couldn't forget it, and there were some scenes that were supposed to be more emotional that just didn't work as well as they might have with a more age appropriate actor.
Jim and Wen's relationship was another issue. The first episode is great. The chemistry and tension between the two is electric and then suddenly, it's just gone and while there are still flickers of it throughout the rest of the drama, it's not quite as strong as that first impression. Wen's feelings for Jim remain clear throughout the drama while Jim's feelings are much harder to decipher. There are moments where it's evident he does feel the same way, but it wasn't always consistent and their relationship felt stagnant at times. Even when things were supposed to be changing between them, I didn't always feel it.
I really enjoyed all the side characters, particularly Alan and Gaipa. Khaotung is such a good actor, I wanted more of Gaipa just so he could showcase his skills more, but also he was so sweet, I just liked his character and I wanted to get to know him a bit more. And Alan, aside from the fact that First is also a fantastic actor, was such an interesting character, I wanted to know more about him and his history with Wen. I felt like there was a lot more to unpack there.
But the highlight couple for me was Li Ming and Heart. Having just seen My School President, I enjoyed seeing them in such different roles. Li Ming is a somewhat similar character to Gun, but much heavier on the teenage angst. But it's not in a bad way. You can feel the frustration Li Ming has with his life and circumstances, and it's justified. Fourth did such a good job with bringing Li Ming to life and bringing such nuance to the character. Heart, being deaf, was a much different character for Gemini to portray. I was so impressed with his ability to emote without speaking a single word and he was utterly believable in the role. He and Fourth have such great chemistry. The build up of Li Ming's and Heart's relationship is so well done and feels very natural.
In general, the romance is not why I enjoyed this drama. Jim and Wen's romance lacked some consistency and while Li Ming and Heart were the highlight couple for me out of those present, what I actually loved about this drama was the chicken rice family that they created. The way the characters all came together for each other to take care of each other and build each other up was so heartwarming. They may not have been related by blood, but that didn't matter, they did what needed to be done even if that cost them personally. And I liked seeing how Wen was welcomed into their family, really without much question, he was just accepted. So if you take it from that angle, rather than a romantic one, it is a very wholesome story. And for me, personally, that is better than any romance.
The production was overall pretty strong. I really liked the sets, particularly the chicken rice shop was just so aesthetically pleasing to me. It made me wish I could go there and visit that place. The lighting was an issue at times. There were a number of late night conversations and sometimes the lighting was too dim and it made it harder to make out faces and expressions. However, one scene that I absolutely loved was the one of Jim and Wen at the beach at twilight. The way it was shot with their silhouettes was beautiful. I do wish they'd translated the sign language as a fair amount of it got missed. There were times when Li Ming would essentially repeat what Heart had said, but a lot of the time I was just left guessing.
This is a drama worth watching at least once. It's short so what do you have to lose? I don't as it's one that I'll come back to which is a bit disappointing because I think it could have been absolutely phenomenal with some tweaking of the story and the cast. And I think this drama really does highlight how important casting truly is. I don't think the miscasting of Earth broke the drama, but it did affect it and its ability to pack an emotional punch. I hope in the future they focus more on delivering a solid story with an appropriate cast than keeping particular pairings together.
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A Storytelling Masterpiece!
I highly recommend this show if you would like to experience the following:• A grounded portrayal of the lower-income class
• An accurate depiction of generation gaps
• A glimpse into the struggles faced by deaf individuals
This show delivers with:
• Fantastic chemistry and dynamic between the cast
• Intertwining plot structure and character arcs
• Meaningful reminders about the best and worst parts of life
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What I love:
1. Li Ming's journey and Fourth's portrayal of him. In the beginning, Li Ming is depicted as an unintended victim of a rigid school system, unhappy with the paths other people imposed on him, and unsure about a romantic relationship. However, through a positive mindset about his future and working hard to better himself and help Heart and his family, he finds the answers to the questions troubling him. Fourth is fantastic in this role. Be it a scene with or without dialogue, he kills it. Considering this is his first significant role in a series, I am in awe. My favorite scene of Li Ming is in episode 3 where Fourth has to act without any dialog and portray the suffocation he feels while his friends are talking in a classroom. So good!
2. This series deals with the passage of time smartly. Not all significant character and relationship developments are shown in eight episodes, and viewers are encouraged to imagine and assume the progression. It is tricky to get this format working, especially in a series with time gaps in and between episodes. But with excellent writing and direction, this series manages to deliver. A notable example is how fast Jim and Wen's relationship seems to progress; we are watching them speed-running through eight episodes which can be watched in a day, but in fact, they took at least six months with plenty of interactions off-screen to build their relationship. The two plot sequences are defined, while what's in between is left for viewers to fill in and visualize.
3. “Show, don’t tell.” Related to the point above, some major plot developments are prepared as pleasant surprises for the viewers. One great example is in episode 7 where Heart’s parents could communicate with Heart in sign language. None of the characters in that scene was surprised, but I am sure the audiences are. It shows that within the gap between episode 6 and 7, Heart’s parents have learnt from their mistakes, and choose to prioritize and understand their son more. These are some of strongest scenes in this series. Kudos to the actress who acts as Heart's mom; almost all her scenes are all emotional and intense, and she delivers consistently with such finesse.
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What I wish were different:
1. The sound editing could be better in some scenes, notably the closure scene between Alan and Wen, also any beach scenes. There are squeaky sounds in the background when Alan and Wen are speaking in the restaurant, and as someone who focuses on facial expressions and reads subtitles, these distractions make it hard for me to immerse myself in such a critical scene. Though, the sound editing in episode 7 is fantastic. The backing sounds in some intense scenes are beautifully arranged and delivered.
2. Not all scenes are equally memorable, which is expected, but some are forgettable and can be replaced to better support the plot progression. Alan should have been introduced earlier in the series to flesh out the backstories between Alan and Wen.
3. As great as Earth's acting is, his portrayal of a 40-year-old man haunted by his past and selling chicken rice can be improved. His performances shine through as a parental figure for Li Ming and during flashbacks related to his previous relationship. However, when it comes to the daily portrayal of a chicken rice seller troubled by raising a teenager and trying to make ends meet, I find he lacks the signs of wear and tear surviving emotional and physical grinds.
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Best Episode -- Episode 4!
If I were to pick the best episode, I would be torn between episodes 4 and 8. I feel episode 8 is excellent in wrapping up the story and giving everyone the new beginning they deserve.
But for me, episode 4 takes the cake. Similar to the message it tries to convey about how happiness and despair come hand-in-hand in life, this episode has an outstanding balance of emotions.
My favorite scene probably in the entire series is when they celebrate Jim's birthday. Happiness is simple, and this scene exudes that.
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Takeaways:
There are important life messages that the producer and writers are trying to convey through this series.
Both Jim's and Wen's story arcs highlighted that our past could haunt us for the longest time without us knowing, so it's important to understand when to let go. On the other hand, both Jim's and Li Ming's story arcs try to remind us about generation gaps, that age is just a number at a certain point, and everyone can learn from each other regardless of age to become a better version of themselves.
Of course, all these are easier to say than do in real life, but they are good reminders nonetheless.
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At first, I was curious how P'Aof would be able to direct this series given the ensemble cast; Earth, Mix, First, Khaotung, also now Gemini and Fourth can lead an entire series just within their couple. And the fact that this series can balance them beautifully speaks about how great the director and his team are.
Kudos to P'Aof and his team for this masterpiece of storytelling!
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Beautiful, yet something is missing.
This is a beautifully shot series, with a color palette of contrasting but complimentary colors, which I took as a metaphor for the main characters - burnt orange and silver blue. Other people took these to represent chicken and midnight, but when you say it out loud if comes off a bit prosaic.The story is also well-written, with complex characters who actually have arcs (with one exception), which is a welcome change.
But there is something missing, and it's the main couple, who are miscast in this role. This is the problem with eternal ships. The magic is usually in their initial outing for which they were specifically cast and well-suited. When you just drop them in another story, the fit is usually not as good, and that's the case here. I don't buy into the "Earth is stiff" narrative - he's excellent and his acting is subtle and masculine - stoic and repressed with emotions displayed with subtlety. I think that's much harder than shouting and crying, but I recognize that's what BL audiences want and like.
But the problem is that Earth and Mix do not contrast in this at all. they are of similar age and disposition - laid back and reserved. Jim is supposed to be entering middle age - on what planet I don't know. I'm entering middle age (reality check: I'm there. F@#$.) and I'm blessed with my mother's good skin, but even at 40 I didn't have Earth's porcelain skin and zero body fat. It's ridiculous and takes you out of the story. He was 27 when this was filmed. Come on. An excellent fit for the role would have been Nike from 180 Degrees. Earth and Mix just don't have any chemistry in this. Their interaction was appropriate in the first couple of episodes - it's clear Jim was badly burned in a past relationship, and the final revelation of what happened is brilliant writing - unexpected and yet explained everything perfectly. But this wasn't a corrective to the stagnation and dullness of their relationship - and surprising lack of chemisty. Mix isn't bad at adoring stares, yet the fire is missing from his glances - it feels like acting. Contrast that with Fourth (covered below).
Average lifespan in Thailand: 77. Average lifespan of BL mothers: 35. It used to be 34, but this one made it all the way to 49 so she pulled up the average. Enough already. It wasn't necessary to the plot and it's getting to be a beyond tiresome cliche. There are two sources of drama in BL - jealousy, and dead parents. Let's move on, shall we? Also, what is it about Thai crowds that prevents them from doing anything helpful in a crisis? Are you trying to tell me nobody thought to call an ambulence? Come on.
Again we live in a homophobia-free universe - normally this isn't an issue for me in BL, which is escapist fantasy. But this strives toward realism, and there's no chance Heart's parents would have been OK with it, which is the one mar in the otherwise perfect side storyline.
So far this sounds like I hate the series, but there is an extremely powerful countervailing positive - the secondary couple, played by Fourth and Gemini (from My School President, although this was filmed first). These two are the exception to the shipping rule I posited above - I could watch them together for the rest of my life and die happy.
Fourth is so good that there is never once a false note from him. He is in every repsects a teenager, moody and alienated, rebelling against authority (in the form og his uncle Jim), and experiencing first love with the deaf and lonely boy Heart. This story is so beautiful and perfect that I don't think I spent any of of their entire story not at least on the verge of tears. Everything about their performances conveys their attraction to each other and their growing emotional tie - the way they lean into each other, the way they find ways to touch each other, the innocent yet heated glances - it's so f@#$ing perfect that it hurts. It's been so long for me, yet I was right back to that age, feeling it all again. Just absolute magic.
Khaotung puts in his best performance ever in this as chicken salesman Gaipa, whose relationship with his mother is lovely and wholly authentic. Mark Pakin puts in a wonderful performance as the rakish and sexy Saleng (the legs on this boy...) and Jack Kittisak is memorable as the unspeakably sexy Gong, Wen's friend.
So do I recommend this? Without hesitation. Jim & Wen are a 6, but Li Ming and Heart are a 15. If this had been their story, I would have rated this a hard 10 - but unfortunately, it's not their story.
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