It's good, so much better than expected. It's a pleasure to watch. I love it, and I really appreciate how brave it is in many ways from the idea from start to finish (but won't spoil it).
The movie tells the story of the poor, debt collectors, informal debts, and difficult lives revolving around debt. It reflectsThai society full of informal debtors, but create interesting characters, especially the male protagonist. This makes the first part both hilarious and cute.
We get to see Yaya in gloomy mode. A young woman who has to balance a life that is rougher than the waves of Pattayasea. The more you watch, the more you are spellbound and invested in the life of the ML.
The film shows the lives and hardships of people beset by assorted obstacles trying to make a living. Starting life with negative capital, life choices are limited (or almost none), enveloped by shackles that are hard to shake off, including debt, debt, and debt.
I really like how the movie takes the story of 'money' and expands it to focus on the central themes of the story (and of life). It is intertwined with love, hope for a better life, boyfriend-girlfriend, parent-child, and sibling relationships. This movie invites us to look at these through the lens of 'money.'
The movie doesn't compromise or be kind to us. It drags us through the ups and downs of the characters, as we sit tense in our seats, and our hearts drop again and again. Tears emerge multiple times.
This is the story of many people who served us at the check-out counter, serve us food, open the door, answer service calls, mop floors, work at the office next door, sharing a ride on a passenger van or stand next to us on a BTS SkyTrain ride. Stress, difficulty in finding economic opportunities, and a life of having to make money to pay off debt, especially informal debt.
I'm glad there is a Thai movie telling this story. I want the movie to be watched by many. If it's not about the livesof middle-class people, then certainly middle-lower class. So it may not be exactly the target group that will walk into a movie theater. But because of that, it is even more interesting to watch.
It is a drama film based on the truth in Thai society. The main actors performed beautifully. The dialogue, I must say, is so real. Captures my heart. Let's go and watch it. For me, the movie is ss much more intense than the trailer, title, poster, and graphics might suggest.
People who like powerful stuff should not miss it.
Thai movies are now very diverse. And this is another flavor that you don't want to miss. I'm so glad I watched it.
Translated from a review in Thai by Roundfinger (a well-known Thai author)
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