In Youth We Trust

There's nothing engaging about this film at all. The script doesn't guide the narrative or communicate any clear message. It feels like we're just passively watching inmates go about their daily lives, without any emotional pull or depth. The main character is full of contradictions-crying like a child in one scene, trying to act soft and vulnerable, then suddenly flipping back to being aggressive and anti-social, like someone with a split personality.

The supporting cast actually gave solid performances, but the script really let them down. None of the characters were developed enough to make us feel connected or hyped about their stories. I don't blame the actors-they clearly have talent-but like many Thai films, this one suffers from weak writing and storytelling.

And the ending? It left me with nothing. Just a big "So what?" moment. I sat through the whole thing and came away with no takeaway, except for the obvious: prison is scary. But that's something everyone already knows. There was nothing new, nothing surprising, nothing that made me go "wow."

So traditional plot reflects Thai society. Nothing new. No more lesson to learn after watching. Just things we are already know. (I know he tried to put the problems, the cause on screen. But the screenplay is very cringe and boring. It make me feel like I'm watching movie from that age which is not a compliment.) Director should step out from his comfort zone. Introducing some fresh ideas which lead to the discussion is further interesting. All elements in this film is like the inventory after researching information for final thesis, but that's it. Very shallow of analysis and questionable. If you are not very free, don't waste your time with is movie. It's not worth watching.