So much is not right about this movie. And yet ..... I binge watched to the end.
What's not right:
The story revolves around hazing (institutionalized bullying), and excuses it as being helpful to the 'freshies' who have to go through it.
It is very slow. Plot lines tend to be slender and overly drawn out.
The acting is not the greatest. One of the two leads seems to have only two expressions for most of the episodes - adding a third only towards the end.
All of the young cast have pale flawless complexions, which might be a requirement in Thai films, but is hardly realistic. and the photography, with its elevated black levels, emphasizes this, producing many washed out looking scenes.
And, especially annoying, the occasional "boiiing" on the soundtrack. This is the sort of sound effect that used to be found in some early 30s shorts and cartoons. I've noticed that it also features often in Philippine tv broad farce sketches today - probably to tell the audience they're seeing something funny. As I don't understand Thai, I cannot be sure why these sounds are being added here. But if they are there to indicate a joke, it suggests that the writing or acting are not good enough to carry the joke themselves. The English subtitles don't offer any clues as to why the effects are there. Fortunately they are not too loud - but still an annoying distraction.
What works:
It's about two young men who fall for each other - still a refreshing theme. All the other plots are very secondary.
The leads are both good looking, and do have a chemistry. You're wanting them to get together. Longing, yearning for them to finally break down the barriers that are keeping them apart.
So, yes, I was sucked in, waiting for that first kiss - and what followed.
