Hey, I watched this movie nearly two years ago and to be honest, I do agree it's not a perfect film, but it's not a bad one with an overall score below 7 either. I understand why Dew confused so many people out there. But as a guy who has already spent a long time thinking about this movie, I think I have something to defend for this one.
The story might be a bit strange, I mean from the very first few seconds I realize Pob has some sort of sentiments with the girl, I suddenly know it would raise a controversy. As an Asian who has immersed my entire childhood in a Buddhist country (I'm not Thai), I think the most confusing thing here is about reincarnation. The little girl in the second half is actually Dew but was born again. However, as information will never be lost, Dew's memories of his past life with Pob will never vanish and can be retrieved. That's why at the end, they recognize each other.
The thing I don't like about this movie is introducing another girl into the film, which makes it super hard to understand. I think the director spent a little bit too much time in the second half of the movie but still didn't make it clear why the appearance of the girl was necessary for the sake of the whole plot. I mean, I'm Asian so I could believe it, but not everyone could, especially if they came from a different places with different mindsets and belief systems. And that overshadowed the outcome. But thinking deeply into it, I found the suicide scene at the very end reflected what the director and screenwriter wanted to deliver: love is love, and no matter what, they're still two guys loving each other, so maybe death can be a new way for them to find themselves again, as long as they were led by true love, not hatred.
I think it's a must-see, not solely because it's touching, but you should watch to learn more about the old days when homosexuality and other sexual orientations were just a pandemic and were believed to be the cause of HIV/AIDS during the 90's. I'm sure you will have to thank God (or anyone you believe in) that you weren't in that tough time for freedom and love.
Regarding the cinematography or related stuff, I think you have your point of view and I respect that.
Long story short, you should watch it at least once with an open mind.
The story might be a bit strange, I mean from the very first few seconds I realize Pob has some sort of sentiments with the girl, I suddenly know it would raise a controversy. As an Asian who has immersed my entire childhood in a Buddhist country (I'm not Thai), I think the most confusing thing here is about reincarnation. The little girl in the second half is actually Dew but was born again. However, as information will never be lost, Dew's memories of his past life with Pob will never vanish and can be retrieved. That's why at the end, they recognize each other.
The thing I don't like about this movie is introducing another girl into the film, which makes it super hard to understand. I think the director spent a little bit too much time in the second half of the movie but still didn't make it clear why the appearance of the girl was necessary for the sake of the whole plot. I mean, I'm Asian so I could believe it, but not everyone could, especially if they came from a different places with different mindsets and belief systems. And that overshadowed the outcome. But thinking deeply into it, I found the suicide scene at the very end reflected what the director and screenwriter wanted to deliver: love is love, and no matter what, they're still two guys loving each other, so maybe death can be a new way for them to find themselves again, as long as they were led by true love, not hatred.
I think it's a must-see, not solely because it's touching, but you should watch to learn more about the old days when homosexuality and other sexual orientations were just a pandemic and were believed to be the cause of HIV/AIDS during the 90's. I'm sure you will have to thank God (or anyone you believe in) that you weren't in that tough time for freedom and love.
Regarding the cinematography or related stuff, I think you have your point of view and I respect that.
Long story short, you should watch it at least once with an open mind.