Shine

This is how you do a mature LGBTQIA+ series. Yet another masterful work of art from Be On Cloud. The cast (especially Apo Nattawin and Mile Phakphum) literally shines on screen, the historical plot is intriguing and the cinematography is spell-binding. Obsessed with the official soundtrack as well. I cannot wait for the rest of the episodes!

OMG, this is so different from all the BL's I've ever watched. I thought KP was something new, but this just doesn't compare.

Thailand has always suffered from one thing for me: a bad script. But here I don't see that problem. Everything is so perfect that I'm even afraid to jinx it.

The music is heaven for the ears.

And the cinematography is so good that I feel like I'm watching a movie.

But most importantly: Mile. My hippie. My Tanwa. I'm in love and I can't do anything about it. And I don't want to. Just give him to me, please.

I discovered Apo Nattawin by chance on Netflix and watched Mansuang. I loved his acting, especially his dancing. When I heard he was starring in Shine, I was thrilled and watched it immediately. His acting skills are unquestionable, and his expressions speak volumes. Apo Nattawin acts with heart. Looking forward for the next project..

Mile is so natural. He got into the role of a hippie so easily. I look at him and I don't see anything from his previous characters. This is probably my favorite one. He is incredibly charming. And he is much more complex than he wants to seem. I look forward to further development of his character.

But it is not only him who is interesting. The other characters are incredible. I am already attached to all of them.

And it is not just about the characters. Everything in this series is done with such care and love for art.

And this is only the first episode, and I am already delighted.

(All songs added to my playlist)

After waiting for two years, we finally saw shine's release. After going through a series of issues such as shooting delays and rewriting the script, i finally got to see my favorite actor APO return to the screen. After watching EP1, I'd like to share some thoughts

1. Photography: I really like the overall shooting quality of this time. It can reach the level of film shooting. In terms of color tone, scene and transition design, it has all reached a very high level.

2. I'm quite satisfied with the plot, at least in terms of the entire narrative structure and pace of the ep1. It quickly unfolds the entire storyline centered around the character TRIN, who is connected to every character in the show, making people look forward to EP2 with great anticipation.

3. The casting of the actors: APO's portrayal of Trin is extremely accurate. Also, I really like the casting of Krailert this time. It's just perfect. I love his piano performance so much. Naran and victor's performance was also very natural. I'm looking forward to seeing more of their parts.

4. Acting skills, I must give APO and SON a score of 90 in ep1. APO performed both the French part and the interaction with senior executive at the end very well. In France, he was a melancholy and indignant young boy. In Thailand, he was a rigorous, patriotic and mature economist. You can watch his performance. Even his eyes expression are different.

5. Favorite cut: -The part where Trin and his French girlfriend finally embrace each other in silence; -Krailert the piano part; -Trin took off his shoes and tried to blend in with the environment.

In conclusion, I can give EP1 a score of 9. But I can't fully trust BOC. I hope it can still maintain such a high level in the next eps. No more too many cliches and outdated plots that follow the trend.