I saw this film twice during my November visit to Thailand. I can't wait for the DVD release (hopefully with the English subtitles as in the theatrical release).
Despite the director's coy statements, the gay love story is the center of the film and it is that relationship that drives the action throughout.
It is very long at 2.5 hours. Some judicious cuts to the repetitive parts of the family drama would have helped. And while I loved the prologue that sets up the back story, I think it could have been pared down a bit. It's not likely to see much of an international release apart from some gay or Asian festivals.
The acting is fantastic and the boys have really great chemistry. Not to mention the fact that they are both just about the cutest boys in the world.
Some of the story doesn't make a whole lot of sense, including Tong's profession that he can't be Mew's boyfriend even though he loves him which is basically the ending of the film which is pretty heartbreaking. I had a tear in my eye pretty much from start to finish.
Despite it's flaws this is a remarkable film that I really loved. If you like emotional, touching dramas this is a film for you.
Despite the director's coy statements, the gay love story is the center of the film and it is that relationship that drives the action throughout.
It is very long at 2.5 hours. Some judicious cuts to the repetitive parts of the family drama would have helped. And while I loved the prologue that sets up the back story, I think it could have been pared down a bit. It's not likely to see much of an international release apart from some gay or Asian festivals.
The acting is fantastic and the boys have really great chemistry. Not to mention the fact that they are both just about the cutest boys in the world.
Some of the story doesn't make a whole lot of sense, including Tong's profession that he can't be Mew's boyfriend even though he loves him which is basically the ending of the film which is pretty heartbreaking. I had a tear in my eye pretty much from start to finish.
Despite it's flaws this is a remarkable film that I really loved. If you like emotional, touching dramas this is a film for you.