Ongoing 1/5
Ahdonis
7 people found this review helpful
Oct 25, 2020
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

When I say god-tier shows, this is what I have in mind! (A 10/10 score is an understatement!)

I have started watching (Thai-produced) BL series just this year and I have quite a lot of watched shows under my belt. Some of them are very promising and engaging, others are just piles of cliche put together to create a series that is an obvious fan-service. Then this series came. I wasn't expecting how big this will come out until watched its trailer just recently. TBH, at first, I was just here because I couldn't get enough of Billkin and PP's couple from My Ambulance. Honestly, I was just here because I am a big Billkin fan but that changed astronomically.

After watching episode 1, I was really speechless and dumbfounded. Saying that it was beautiful was an understatement. It was more than beautiful. Everything was perfect! Everything was ethereal!

Although the plot is quite simple but dang! it's the reality. It's the story of every broken friendship whose ties were severed by pride, silence, and time. This is quite relatable because everybody went through this. What I love about this show is that, although the plot is simple they still managed to make it very interesting and lovable through the perfect execution of everything. The scenes were perfectly shot, the views were selected fittingly, the photography was very good, the colorist did an excellent job in selecting the perfect hues and temperature so that the scenes will effortlessly invoke "feelings" in viewers, Billkin and PP's acting improved so much since My Ambulance, the conflict in the show was perfectly stitched together without adding too much unnecessary dramas and finally, the musical scoring; the musical scoring was ON-POINT!!!! They really did a good job in choosing where to put certain parts of a song so that it could effectively be understood and felt by the viewers. I just couldn't get enough of the soundtracks, both the original and the Mandarin version! (I am not Thai, I don't speak Thai, I am a Filipino but boy, did I regurgitated in memorizing Skyline.) It's very beautiful and deeply poetic. Whenever I listen to it, the song gives me that certain sad sensation and satisfying nostalgia; that although the song conveys a sad message, there is something to it that makes you wanna listen over and over again.

Nadao really outdid themselves this time and I hope, in the advent of I Told Sunset About You, producers will also notch up their productions. Now that many people are mentioning it, I hope they will give us contents that don't involve engineering students, tutors, university set-up, and the likes. Give us more of those content that touches the reality of today, not just lovey-dovey fan-service shows which is an obvious mule to promote products.

It may be very obvious that this show radiates sadness but I really really hope that this would give us a happy Billkin and PP ending since their love story in My Ambulance ended up before it even began. But for what it's worth, I will see this series through 'till the end no matter what end they may give us.

PS: I wasn't able to watch this from their official streaming sites. Unfortunately, I got my copy from those bootleg websites because a 12USD rent per episode is just so depressing to the pocket. If you have the cash to watch it from Vimeo, then do so.

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Ongoing 1/5
Tae&Kookies????
6 people found this review helpful
Oct 26, 2020
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.0

Get ready for a Rollercoaster!

Watched it on someone's recommendation in the comment section for another series and while I am very happy to have found this masterpiece (because come'on let's be honest...this series can be the Saviour of the Thai BL dramas) I have this foreboding feeling in my heart that after the last episode airs I am going to go to bed with snot and tears.

I was honestly awed after watching the very first episode and while the leads do need a little more experience in terms of portraying those little nooks and crannies of precise emotions but somehow the overall set environment, cinematography, music, storyline and most of all the genuineness of the actors absorbing you in their world makes up for it over and above. Honestly this is the first time I have seen such an amazing production with details towards each little aspect...I never thought a drama in the very first episode could give you the feeling of watching a wholesome movie.

This drama has the potential to become an escape from reality and make one truly experience the story.

I have rewatched the trailer for nearly 5 times now, to try and catch some hints and the overall feel of the series and unfortunately I feel that it will be heading towards a bittersweet ending (worst pain of all). So now all I can do is pray and hope that I am proven wrong & it's instead an happy ending.

There is another Series I am obsessed with currently & it overall follows a very bubbly, happy and adorable vibe while this series kind of almost contradicts those completely (TT) & to make it worse I can't seem to wait for neither of the two series's new episodes...ugggh how am I going to deal two drastically opposite emotions on every weekend now!?

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Ongoing 1/5
shujino
5 people found this review helpful
Oct 27, 2020
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10
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**You should read**

The story begin with Teh going for interview for communication art. the interviewers asked him to close his eyes and imagine that his friend is infront of him and say what you wanted to say to him.

Then the amazing story begin. Where it started when they were still in primary school. They got scared because of the sound of king cracker blasting and they run ane looking into each ether eyes. Since then 2 of them become a best. In their school, they form a group consist of 5 people they named their group "I already forgot their group name". haha. Teh invited all of the friend to eat Hokien noodle at his mom restaurant and watch a chinese drama. Out of blue, Teh said he wanted to become an actor. everybody laugh at him except Oh-Aew. Oh-Aew encoygare Teh to become an actor. Their friendship last until.......

Until one day on CNY the teacher a student to perform in a stage to become a hero in Chinese drama. And guest what? Oh-Aew was choosen instead of Teh. At 1st Teh feel dissapointed. But he encourage Oh-Aew to accept the offer.

Jeng jeng jeng..

I don't wanna talk much, all I can say is this mini series is worth to watch. Unlike the other stupid BL series which is suck in acting the storyline is lame and nonsense.

I 100% recommend thia series. I can't wait to watch the 2nd episode and the entire series.

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janosch
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Aug 10, 2023
5 of 5 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5

Enchanted by the Hue of Emotions

'I Told Sunset About You' is a masterpiece that has etched its brilliance in my heart. With a rating of 9.5/10, this captivating drama flawlessly weaves a tale of friendship, love, and self-discovery. Each rewatch deepens my connection to Teh and Oh-aew, whose magnetic chemistry radiates authenticity. The picturesque backdrop embraces their rollercoaster journey, making every emotion tangible. The narrative's raw vulnerability is a mirror to our own experiences, while the poetic visuals and sublime soundtrack transcend the screen. 'I Told Sunset About You' isn't just a drama; it's an enchanting symphony of feelings that lingers long after the sunset fades.

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Emon on The Trees
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Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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A Groundbreaking and Hauntingly Realistic Work of Art

I believe 'I Told Sunset About You' (ITSAY) is a groundbreaking series that truly deserved all the accolades it received. At its release, it stood out as the first high-quality queer coming-of-age story from Thailand. The series excels in every aspect: the cinematography is stunning, the acting is impeccable, and the story is beautifully crafted. I find it flawless in every regard.

The show's portrayal of reality is so hauntingly accurate that I couldn't get through it in one sitting. I deeply relate to Teh, which at times is almost unsettling. Similarly, I find Oh-aew's emotional maturity incredibly charming, much like you do. The development of relationships between Bas and Oh-aew, as well as between Teh and Tan, is executed perfectly. Each character is given a thorough and meaningful arc, ensuring they all have their moments to shine.

I also fell in love with the authentic cultural nuances embedded in the series. It subtly yet effectively portrays the Thai-Malay-Chinese relationships, starting with Teh's family background as Chinese-Malay descendants. This cultural backdrop significantly influences the family dynamics and expectations, from Teh's name to his mother selling Hokkien mee and wearing a Malay-Thai kebaya. The differing family situations and upbringings of Teh and Oh-aew also profoundly impact their emotional maturity and acceptance of their sexuality.

Moreover, ITSAY provides a strikingly realistic depiction of the challenges faced by students from rural areas, like Phuket, who pursue higher education in Bangkok. The struggles with their studies and the emotional turmoil of adolescence are portrayed with such authenticity that it mirrors my own experiences of preparing for prestigious college entrance exams in the capital city. The series resonates deeply with anyone who has faced similar trials, making it an incredibly powerful and relatable watch.

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joobinha
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Feb 15, 2024
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Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.0

MASTERPIECE

genuinely, it conveyed to me what it is to fall in love, to truly and accidentally fall in love for the first time in adolescence, with all the pressure, exaggerated and uncontrollable emotions. it's all so well articulated and developed in the most human and beautiful way possible.

i deeply sympathize with each character, especially teh. i totally understand any criticism towards him for the behavior he had towards oh-aew, but at the same time, i truly believe that no one can blame him for the reaction he had.

when oh-aew confesses his feelings to teh and he realizes that he is in love and that everything he thought he was, is now a huge question mark, then he enters into emotional resistance, repression, and rejection of his feelings.

the great conflict is that they can't separate from each other, they can't stop thinking about each other, even when suddenly all communication is cut off and they completely ignore each other. and honestly, i love how this part is so realistic and raw.

when bas confesses his feelings to oh-aew, which, in my opinion, is one of the most painful scenes to watch, the overwhelming feeling of having lost the person you love and how lost you are without them.

throughout, we can see how teh lives to meet his mother's expectations. when he talks to hoon, teh tells him how scared he was about what his mother would think of him. oh-aew is always open about how he feels, showing that this undoubtedly comes from how he was raised.

the final scene is one of the most beautiful and touching things i have ever seen, and i love how every detail was placed. the fear of judgment is still a sensitive subject for teh, but it no longer stops him from loving who he wants to love and living how he wants to live, now both of them have the maturity and emotional stability to support each other in a relationship.

i can say that "i told sunset about you" has had a profound impact on me. i don't think i'll ever get tired of talking about any aspect of this show, and it will never be enough <3

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TamzinMillemni
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Oct 24, 2023
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Overall 10
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

The Gold Standard of BLs

I cannot praise this bl enough. It’s an almost perfect bl. Realistically I would give it a 9.8 out of ten but MDL does not allow for that option. Everything is done to a high standard - the cinematography, the plot, the emotive acting, the soundtrack, the set design - everything.
It beautifully captures the feelings of first love, with the bittersweet heartbreak and raw emotional awakening that comes with it. I completely bought into this teenage romance. It resonated with the universal feelings of angst, uncertainty and overwhelming emotions we experience as teenagers. I would even put this series up against mainstream productions. It’s that good. It really is a cinematic masterpiece. This should be on every bl watcher’s list.

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KeiralovesBL
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Sep 12, 2023
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Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Why should you watch this ?

It's an interesting portrayal of the relationship one has with others but most importantly one's self. I really enjoyed the focus on self discovery. Loving yourself first, looking at your reflection in the mirror and being content with whom you see.

The love and affection that the main characters had for one another was beautiful, seeing them grow individually and together was unforgettable. They were just 2 people figuring out whom they are, what they want in the future and to whom their hearts yearn for, truthfully. Bilkin and PP Krit's acting abilities really gave their characters a voice. As viewers , we got attached to them because of how genuine and relatable they were.

I have watched this more than once and I promise you the moon, you won't regret watching it. If you aren't in a relationship, gurl aren't you about to feel single !

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jae
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Oct 17, 2023
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Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.0
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blood, sweat and tears were put onto this masterpiece

Insanely good!! Since they were kids, they were already meant to be together or it's a soulmate thing. It's a well-crafted progressive story that is filled with so many rollercoaster of emotions, if you watch this, you're in for a ride. It's so intense and I think it just portrayed what it's meant to portray on the screen, they picked the right story, actors, music and everything just hit the right spot.

I applaud the director for this, it's so perfect! It's like watching a person's whole life where you know everything and watched them grow up. You can see and feel the emotions, every character has a purpose and isn't left out and because of that you sympathize with every character and understands them fully and that was so genius of the director.

Things that I don't like is how Teh was seeing Tan while flirting and developing feelings and initiating intimate moments with Oh-aew, it's giving cheating vibes even though the two weren't fully in a relationship yet and gosh Teh I know you're in-love but you're crazy for sacrificing your whole future for Oh-aew which he didn't even asked for so of course he would feel guilty about it!!

Memorable moments was when Oh-aew with the bra scene! It was so heart wrenching being not the type of gender and not having those body qualities of the other gender that make the person you love aroused, you really can't choose anything you're born with but it's so freaking awful just not having the things that the person you like prefers.. which becomes a problem and people would say such relationship won't work but the series told me otherwise that if you really value and want to stay with the person, such things will not matter that much.

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B Hrahsel
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May 8, 2024
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Music 10
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Perfection

I told sunset about you = Masterpiece 🙌🏻










































Love the actor,the place,music,theme
It really showcase the beauty of ART💖
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Ongoing 4/5
bbrader
8 people found this review helpful
Nov 13, 2020
4 of 5 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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Permulaan Brilian dari Nadao Bangkok

Story
Sebenarnya, kalo dari story memang tema dengan pendekatan ini banyak diimpelmentasiin di berbagai series genre BL/LGBT+ kebanyakan. Memuat tentang hubungan rahasia, struggle menjalaninya, masalah dengan teman, keluarga, dan berujung. Banyak Trivia yang perlu kalian cari, misalnya Bunga sepatu yang ternyata merupakan flora khas lokal Thailand Selatan memiliki berbagai warna, dia memberikan identitas kepada pemain utamanya, terutama untuk Oh-Aew yang diberi warna merah, dan Tarn yang diberi warna Ungu. Nadao mengemas seluruh cerita yang kompleks ini hanya dalam 5 episode saja, jadi seharusnya ini ditujukan agar kita sebagai penonton gak terlalu terlena, tetapi sebenarnya bikin Addicted jg dengan kesedihan di setiap episodenya. Secara umum, memang benar jalan cerita ITSAY sangat rumit, dan emosi yang ditimbulkan pun seperti kalian menaiki Roller Coaster tapi disajikan dengan seimbang dan indah.

Acting/Cast
Billkin x PP, mereka memang udah deket dari mereka masih SMA, dilanjutin dengan keduanya berada di series yang sama sebagai supporting role di My Ambulance yang juga besutan Nadao Bangkok. Mungkin kebanyakan orang mereka ship aktor BL setelah seriesnya ada. Tapi Billkin sama PP ini di Ship dari pas my Ambulance, mirip kayak Korn Knock yang awalnya jadi supporting role di series Bad Romance yang diangkat jadi film BL berjudul Together With Me.
Studio Nadao Bangkok gak main-main milih Cast, gw yakin mereka sebelum masuk Studio di interview musik juga jadi kebanyakan dari mereka memang sudah terlatih menjadi seorang penyanyi, terutama buat ngisi OST series mereka. Kemudian untuk ITSAY, ada beberapa cast baru yang melalui proses yang panjang untuk membentuk karakter mereka. Kalo kalian mau tau seberapa rumitnya proses yang dilalui cast, kalian bisa lihat video Dokumentasi mereka. Akting mereka sangat natural, dan intense. Penonton pun tidak bosan jika dalam sebuah scene tidak ada dialog sama sekali, tetapi ekspresi, gestur tubuh mereka bisa di tangkap oleh para penonton.

Music
Paling Nampol Sejagat. Dari Atmosfer, Lirik, Instrumen dan penyajiannya dalam scene sangat pas. Dalam press conference nya mereka menyebutkan terdapat tiga OST utama, dua di antaranya Skyline dan Can't Translate. Satu OST lagi kemungkinan besar bakal dinyanyiin sama PP dan Billkin di Episode Final. Gw Soroti Skyline versi Kin dan PP itu ternyata terdapat lirik yang berbeda yang memang itu mewakili karakter mereka masing-masing.
Kemudian, untuk musik scoring juga benar-benar disajikan dengan Seimbang, Gw pengen soroti instrument Piano yang mungkin kalo kita denger dengan seksama progresi chordnya agak aneh, bisa di terjemahkan seperti kecampur adukkan emosi antara senang, sedih, bingung, dan cemburu. Selain itu penempatan Instrument Only dan Vocal Only dari OST pada Scene juga sangat menyayat hati.

Rewatch Value
Gw yakin, banyak scene yang menjadi ikonik, dan mungkin beberapa scene juga sangat relate dengan beberapa orang. itu jadi salah satu poin penting orang akan kembali menontonnya. Gw sendiri sebenernya cukup nonton sekali dalam satu hari walau tanpa subs. gw yakin jika kalian nonton berulang dalam hari yang sama, itu malah bikin kalian sedih terus sepanjang hari. jadi gw bisa simpulkan Rewatch Value disini untuk Long-Term. gw yakin kebanyakan orang akan kembali menontonnya dikala tontonan lain masih berada pada level stagnan.

Overall
Jadi sampai Episode 4, setelah gw nonton tanpa subs di Line TV, dan karena gw gak ada duit jg bwt beli di Vimeo, gw tetep bisa menerima semua perasaan, kegelisahan, pokoknya seluruh emosi yang di tampilkan pada ITSAY. Tanpa subs pun gw rasa kalian bisa menerjemahkannya sendiri. Full satu hari setelah nonton Ep. 4 itu bikin hati gw berat dan tertusuk. gw baca komen, baca twitter, ig, dengerin seluruh OSTnya pasti selalu nangis, bukan gw lebay, tapi memang tiba-tiba itu bisa dirasakan.
Oke, sama seperti persepsi review lain, Masterpice. Just Masterpiece. ITSAY, logisnya gak bisa dibandingin sama series BL Lainnya, karena memang bukan pada levelnya dan memang sebenarnya ia juga bukan hanya sekedar "BL", tetapi itu merupakan Hidup, Lifestyle. Kalian bisa merasakan struggle yang dialami tiap pemainnya, bukan cuma karena masalah cinta, tapi persahabatan, keluarga, dan budaya.

Gw salut sama BK, PP, seluruh pemeran lain, PBoss, Seluruh tim, Nadao Bangkok overall Good Job. Gak heran memang besutan Nadao Bangkok itu gak cuman menyajikan Kuantitas, tapi lebih memprioritaskan Kualitas. Series ini literally Most Recommended. Gak aneh NB gak publikasi di Youtube Publicly, karena gw yakin biaya produksinya juga mahal :). so Support terus buat International Fans melalui Vimeo, kalo enggak, silahkan lihat no-sub version di Line TV pake VPN Thai, baru kalo masih struggle cari di sumber lain. Mari kita sama-sama support buat mereka.

Love, from Indonesia

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Ongoing 4/5
Kazuchi
6 people found this review helpful
Nov 16, 2020
4 of 5 episodes seen
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Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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I told Sunset about you - は今年最後にして最大の傑作の予感がする

ろーんぐろんぐたいむあごー。
タイ沼どころかタイBLなんて言葉もなかった頃に「Hormones」という青春群像劇がありました。
GTHという映画会社が制作を行い本国では爆発的な人気を博したその作品に、多数のキャストを送り出していたのがNadaoBangkokというタレント事務所。
GTHが解散した後も、事実上その後継企業であるGDH556とガッツリ組んで仕事をしている印象の多かったNadaoBangkok。
最近ではタレントマネジメントだけじゃなく、音楽だったり、映像制作にも積極的に乗り出しているようです。

そんなNadaoBangkokのオリジナルブランドにして、おそらく初のBLメインのミニシリーズ(全5話)がこの「I told Sunset about you」。
ほぼ直訳するなら「夕暮れに君のことを語った」となりますね。
筆記体の英語タイトルといい「君の名前で僕を呼んで(Call me by your name)」を強く意識したと思われるタイトルです。
と言いつつもこの作品。
チャイニーズマーケットを強く意識してるので、中国のことわざだったりするのかもしれません。
が調べた限りでは、それっぽいことわざは出てきませんでした。

さて、このI told Sunset about you。
インターファンフレンドリーとは決して言えないNadaoらしく^^;
(現時点では)Youtubeで気軽に見れたりはしません。

TharnTypeのスペシャルエピソード同様に米国産の動画配信サービスVimeoのオンデマンドコンテンツとしてインターファンには有償で提供されています。
どん!
字幕は英語と中国語。
そして気になるお値段ですが、一時間強の第一話はおよそ1200円、しかも1ヶ月限定のレンタル扱いとなっております。
僕はどこからもお金もらってませんので、遠慮なく言いましょう。

「高いよ!高すぎるよ!」

これはインターファン共通の感想だったのか、2話目からは600円でレンタルが可能に変更になりました。
全5話なので全部見るなら4000円弱となるでしょうか。
映画2本見てもまだ届かないこの強気の価格設定に二の足を踏んでいる方もいるでしょう。
昔を知ってる人ならNadaoというブランドで「これは見る」って思うでしょうけど。
Nadaoはこの2、3年(というか最初からか?)インターファンの掘り起こしをほとんどやっていないと思うので、キャストも知らんし制作会社もよく知らん、あげく英語字幕の作品に4000円も出せませんよ……。
という気持ちも判らないでもありません。
が!
僕も一話を見ただけです。が!

これはかなりの傑作の予感。
課金しても心の満足度では充分お釣りがくるレベルの作品(なのではないか)と感じますよ!

さて、前置きがえらく長くなりましたが^^;
I told Sunset about you第一話の感想を
Tehは受験シーズンまっただなかの高校三年生。
コミュニケーションアーツ学部への進学を希望していて面接では得意のチャイニーズオペラを披露した(推薦入試のような物だと理解するのがいいようです)。
首尾は上々、バンコクから実家のプーケットに戻るTehは面接で聞かれた親友との事を思い出す。

親友の名前はOh-aew。
5人位の男子グループの中でも、特にOh-aewと仲良くなれたのは「役者になりたい」というTehの夢をバカにしなかったから。
「特に夢はないし飽きっぽいから続かない」というOh-aewは、Tehの夢の実現のために芝居の稽古(という名のチャンバラごっこ)につきあってあげる。
こうして2人は、いつも一緒に行動するようになる。
必然、TehはOh-aewの些細なクセまでも把握するようになっていた。

「嫌な匂いをかいだように鼻をひくひくさせるのは実は背中が痒いだけ。それを知ってるのはたぶん俺だけだったと思う」

と、判りやすい伏線が張られましたが、これが回収される場面ではきっと涙腺が決壊するんでしょうね。

2人の関係に転機が訪れたのは、中国の旧正月が近づいたある日。
やる事になった演物が、Tehが役者を志すきっかけとなった中国の時代劇だった。
「当然自分が主役に抜擢」
と思っていたTehだったが、先生が主役に指名したのはOh-aewだった。
とまどう2人。
Tehは落胆をこらえて、Oh-aewに依頼を受けるように言う。

Oh-aewをまめにサポートしつつも、時折見せるTehの「ガッカリ」した表情と乾いた笑顔がいじましい。
本番中の舞台の裏で、Oh-aewと同じ剣舞を舞うシーンは初回最初の泣きどころ。
「自分がやりたかった」というTehの本音が、セリフではなくアクションで表現されていながらも「いじましいなぁ」「寂しいなぁ」という印象を感じさせるシーンです。
やせ我慢の美学というか。
表舞台に立つOh-aewに向けられた盛大な拍手。
それを舞台裏で聞きながら、わずかに肩を落とすTehの背中もまた寂しい。

ここでかかっているのがクラシックアレンジしたメインテーマ。
アレンジを変えて劇中あちらこちらにかかっては涙腺を直撃してくるこのメインテーマ。
歌詞付きの大元の曲はこちらです。
どん!
Oh-aew演じるPPが歌うチャイニーズ版を貼りましたが、主役Tehを演じるBilkin版もございます。
本家歌手が歌うバージョンもありまして、3つ全て聞きましたが作品全体に漂う「寂しさ」を体現してるのはこのバージョンかな、と個人的には思います。

Tehのアシストもあり、なんとか本番を乗り切ったOh-aewは演技の魅力に取り憑かれてしまい「役者になりたい」と言い出した。
これが嫉妬を押し殺していたTehの気持ちを逆なでして2人は喧嘩してしまう。

明日になれば何事もなかったように元にもどると思っていたのに、それ以降2人は口も聞かなくなって、ついには互いの存在を無視するように。
やがてTehは進学校に転入して2人は会うこともなくなった。

そして現代。
進学校に通うTehには全方位的に可愛い意中の女の子がいる。
Teh本人もわりと真面目な好青年に成長。
先日の面接は上々だったけど駄目だった場合にそなえて中国語の補講を受けようとしていた。

一方のOh-aewは舞台に夢中で自身で劇団を立ちあげる程のはまりっぷり。
親はリゾートホテルを経営していて(プーケットという土地柄がでてますね)暗に継がないのか?と言っているが、彼はTeh同様にコミュニケーションアーツへの進学を希望している。
問題なのは、Oh-aewは中国語の成績があまり、というかだいぶ良くないことだ。

かくして2人は中国語の特別クラスで再会を果たした。
対抗心に燃えているのは2人とも同じ。
という事が後ほど明かされるわけですがTeh目線で語られるこのドラマでは、Teh1人だけが燃え上がってるようにしばし描写されていきます。

くわえて微妙にほのめかされるのがOh-aewと友人Basの関係性。
Basの車で、2人わずかにシートを倒して、しゃべるでもなく、みつめあうでもなく、静かに目をつむって時を過ごす。
かなり心を許していないと成立しない時間の過ごし方だと思うんですよね。
どっちもなのか、どっちかがなのかは一話の段階では判りませんが、まぁ「ただの友達」以上のなにかがあることを感じさせます。

無視を決め込むOh-aewに、対抗意識を燃やすTeh。
険悪な空気が変わるのは先日の試験結果発表の日。
Tehは見事合格を勝ち取る一方で、Oh-aewの名前はリストには乗っていなかった。

かって親友だったOh-aewの落ち込む姿を見て、後を追うTeh。
平凡な17歳、18歳にとって人生最初にして最大の敗北感に打ちのめされているOh-aewは当然^^;
追ってきてほしくない。

追いつく前から号泣5秒前と言う表情で、追いついた瞬間「これで満足かよ」と号泣モードに。このタイミングで「ママ」から電話がかかってくるから、なおのこと惨めさに拍車がかかる。

ちなみにハッキリ言及はされてないのですが、Tehが追いついたこの場所は彼らが仲違いした場所と同じ場所ではないかと思います。
「ほっといてくれ」
と言われたのに、Tehは彼をほっておけない。
2人が親友だった時に過ごした浜辺にいってみると彼は1人そこにいた。
「合格するには点が低すぎる」とあてこすったことをまず謝って、それからずっと心にひっかかっていた仲違いした

時の事を「謝りたくて」とTehは切りだす。
眉間に皺を寄せながら黙って聞いていたOh-aewが、わずかにクシャッと顔をゆがめた後に泣いてるんだか、笑ってるんだか判らない表情で、うんうんとうなづく。
いかつい顔をグシャグシャにゆがめて泣くTehとの対比。
彼らの背後に広がる海の信じらんない美しさ。
そして芝居にバッチリあわせてOSTの効果は絶大で、爽やかな涙がこぼれます。
ブログ書くために、ここだけ(3回くらい)見てもまだ泣けますね。
こうして2人は長い対立の日々を終える。
こっから恋に発展するのは次回以降のお預けだ。
一話の終わり方のかっこよさもサイコーだ!
待て次号!

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