A coming of age as well as a coming out story..
I Told Sunset About You is a BL drama that has everything that we need in a teen / youth drama.. The slow burn development of the romance between the main characters as they start off as friends to rivals then as to more than friends deserves applause for the acting as well as the pacing of the plot.Moreover, the beautiful cinematography and the mellow soundtracks fits the series so well that every scenes or moments of the characters were captured aesthetically.
The drama is more on the melodramatic side as it tackles issues that teens have to face in the society such as finding their career and identity. We see the constant struggles of the main characters (Teh and Oh-aew) as they try to understand the feelings that they have for each other most especially on the part of Teh.
What really caught my attention when I was watching this series were there eye expressions. The intensity as well as the tension of their fleeting glances towards each other kills me... Whenever Oh-aew and Teh looked at each other most especially at the middle of the series were damn fervid...
To be honest, I have never watched a BL series that had so much tension whenever the main characters just looked at each other. Moreover, the little things they do like their brief touches tells us A LOT about their burning desire / longing love for each other.
This is by far one of the best BL series in which the eye expressions of the main characters portrays a lot of what the real intentions of the characters are.. Like how they really feel about each other..
I'm also glad that the series really showed us the fear as well as the confusion of the characters as they try to grasp the emotions they have. It also tells us that actions have consequences (not just in relationships but notably, LIFE) as recklessness can lead to maturity if one truly understands the consequences of the decisions they make.
Teh indeed showed us in the series his issues and confusions of his self, family and most importantly his feelings.
The only thing that didn't sit well with me in the series is his "unclear" confession to Tarn at the end of the episode in which Tarn asks Teh if He did use her and Teh didn't admit that he used her. This is just my opinion but Teh used Tarn and it was pretty obvious too and I was so disappointed that he didn't admit to it. Not to mention, when Teh was saying his confession to Tarn for his confusions and feelings were pretty vague.
Anyway, Oh-aew in the end deserves an applause for his bravery. He was clear with his feelings and convictions although he struggled at the beginning, however, I'm glad that after his realizations of who he really was, gave him more confidence.
In conclusion, this series will take you on a journey of the main characters (Teh and Oh-aew) coming of age as well as a coming out story. If you're interested in watching a teen / youth drama focusing on the struggles of youth for their Life and Love then you might as well add this to your watch list... Enjoy watching... ;)
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I tried to put this one next to 2gether, Gameboys or even Gayasepalikula but I think they’re not even apple to apple. This series is kinda like Your Name Engraved Herein but the deeper version.
Furthermore, every times I heard the soundtracks I feel so gloomy out of the blue.
Please no more crying in part 2, my eyes were dry 😭
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A MASTERPIECE ever made!!!
*This series is an Art*This is the first Thai series I have ever watched, let alone the first BL and I have due respect for the cast and crew. I had no idea what was the hype about BL shows, let alone I was aware of the Thai entertainment industry and their works. I absolutely had no idea why Bilkin and PP were. As a viewer I have always looked for good cinema. That's when I came across this series and I regret not knowing about this sooner.
While watching, I felt every emotion each one of the characters portrayed. The story is a slow paced story but it's slow pacing didn't harm the series as a whole instead it gives the audience to truly feel the depth of the scenes.
I am writing this review probably after rewatching this series for the 100th time.
I personally want to give award to everyone associated with this series, the actors, the director, the scriptwriter, the cinematographer etc. Literally everyone!!! It is soo good . What a show really, it's really art. Other shows should really take inspiration from this show. Unfortunately this series (being my first Thai series) has just set my standards soo high for a BL, I am hardly pleased by other fairly good series as well.
I am looking forward to see more of the actors Billkin and Pp.
I will probably watch it again. There is no stopping...
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I AM SKY HIGH
I watched alot of movies including bls last year 2020, and alot of them where amazing and some were not so... amazing. However, this took amazing to a whole new level. Fresh, clean, well scripted and acted.The intro to the movie, which alot of movies lack, was well thought out and just enough to keep the viewers anticipating more. In fact, the movie does not give room for predictions until the latter part of the movie...which you most likely will predict wrong like i did. I am sure nobody is new to movies with crappy editing.... where you see a scene lasting more than 1 3rd of the whole movie(lol) or a scene coming in at the wrong time. However, this story's continuity was so well done that it felt like i was been delivered a reality show. It also wasn't a vague movie as it dealt with real life issues especially among teenagers.
Visuals and Design, cinematography and location were all perfectly and professionally executed. For me , the best part of this movie was the directing and the acting... i guess we can say the director and the actors were a perfect match. Thumbs up
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CUTE
I love it so very much!Honestly I'm not the type to watch BL at all, but I am so grateful I was forced to watch this masterpiece.
The chemistry between them was incredibly adorable, and the cinematography was beautiful. The acting was fine, nothing special...but is didn't have to be it was raw and pure.
The only reason I can't give this show a 10 is the crying. There was so much crying in the last 2 episode to the point that I couldn't focus on anything else. (Like stop crying already geez)
In conclusion, I really love this show and I want to watch it for the first time again.
P.S The bra scene broke my heart.
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i could talk for hours about how good this show is
The actors have amazing chemistry and the level of emotions they manage to portray just through eye contacts and little touches is insane. Every single action holds so much meaning that the more u watch it the more u understand it. Every time i rewatch this show it just surprises me of how good, how high quality and how beautifully realistic it is.Was this review helpful to you?
MASTERPIECE!!
I've been watching this series for a while now and I haven't been able to find a series as good and complete as this one. It's incredible how well done this series is, the acting quality is top notch, the narration, the location, the direction, EVERYTHING was perfect!! The way they approached the feelings of both main characters makes me cry every time.The director knew how to approach the subject of self-acceptance very well, he made it so real and natural that it's impossible not to feel part of the story and empathize with both characters. I love this series!! It will always be a series that I will remember for a lifetime.
Adding that Thailand won the lottery with Billkin and PP, these guys are incredibly talented!! If you have the opportunity to see this series for the first time, do it now, I promise you won't regret it!!
The best thai bl till date.
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underrated masterpiece
this drama is AMAZING like the only word to describe it is "masterpiece".Being a 5-episode short thai BL drama and this being the first thai and BL drama i've watched, i didn't expect much going into it but i was hooked immediately after just watching the first episode. i loved the vibes and cinematography of the drama- it almost felt like i have just finished watching a whole movie. I also loved how most of the important scenes from the leads involved no talking, - just eye contact, actions and feelings, making these scenes perfect and allow the viewers to feel the emotions the writers and director are trying to portray. BK and PP also did great in portraying the emotions of their characters especially the part when they were just trying to find their identity.
I wished this drama had hit bigger and gain even more international recognition because this was an Oscar-worthy drama legit. If you are still deciding whether to watch this, please don't hesitate its only just 5 episodes and i guarantee that you won't regret. The trailer is already of a enough reason for you to watch it.
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The characters are relatable
The most important thing with shows like I Told Sunset About You, is that the characters are relatable. No one wants to spend a couple hours watching a show with unrelatable characters and no violence.Both Teh and Oh-aew have colourful, fleshed-out personalities, and are in situations many others are in, have been through, or will experience at some points in their lives. That helps bring the audience in and gives them that feeling of relatability.
Teh is ambitious and outgoing, it's obvious that he makes friends and conversation easy. However his actions are harsh and affect everyone around him.
Oh-aew, on the other hand, is reserved and observant so he tends to stick to people he knows and environments he knows, but is the most vibrant amongst his friends.
It's obvious that they're teenagers who do dumb things and make decisions that they'll look back on and cringe, and that's the most refreshing part about I Told Sunset About You, neither Teh or Oh-aew are perfect or smart about what to do, making them relatable.
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Fantastic!
I loved this so much! Mainly because out of all of the BL series I've seen, this was just... different? No generic college storyline, no cringey characters, no fake emotion or unnecessary dramatic acting.Firstly, the storyline was perfect, I wish it was longer but I can't complain because every scene was relevant and executed fantastically. I liked the authenticity of the story - it wasn't exaggerated or unrealistic (unlike a lot of BLs...). Seeing both Teh and Oh Aew finding themselves was such a pleasure to watch.
I was pleasantly surprised by the acting! Usually when watching these kind of shows I'm never blown away by the acting. However, there were some really strong performances in this. Krit (Oh Aew) is a STAR! Possibly the best played character I've seen across all of the dramas I've seen. The 'bra' scene broke my heart and I thought it was the stand out scene of the entire series. It felt so real. Teh's mother is also a hoot! I loved her over the top reaction to everything, she was so charming! Tarn was also a great addition and she had some great scenes.
Will certainly be rewatching in the near future. Was delighted to find out there was a season 2 coming soon, so will be enjoying that in the mean time!
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IMMATURITY OF OH-AEW
I'm actually quite drawn in the first episode but as I continue watching the entire series, I skipped some unnecessary parts. The story is good but all scenes are very long. I would say that this drama could be much better if each episode is 30-40minutes only.What I like the most in this drama is the acting of the casts. They did a fantastic job on their roles. The character development of Teh is very commendable. I like how he sacrificed his place for a friend. Tan and Bas have the best overall personality in my opinion. The only problem I have in this drama is I hate one particular behavior of Oh-aew. His emotions always make him worse. I don't want a person who can't manage his own priorities. Never in the entire series did I see him giving anything to Teh as token of appreciation. He only thinks of his own good. Immaturity is what I had in mind. (Note: I just only hate that particular behavior but the actor did his role well). Still, their overall acting is a 10/10 for me.
This is the second Thai BL drama I've watched so far. This is worthy to be watched if you have spare time but not a must-watch for me.
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