This was my first thai drama. I actually came across it accidentally (or maybe there are no accidents) on YouTube. I saw some mini clips of the episodes in thai language that went beyond me. However, I was able to grasp what was on going on. Somehow I just kept clicking next after next until I became hooked enough to watch. I searched all the comments carefully to know the name of the drama. Then, I searched for the story and then started watching the episodes one by one.
Left to Right (characters): Daraka, Jade, Sathit, Jeerawat, Piak and Chayan
Thai drama are usually almost 1.5-2 hours long. With a drama generally ranging from 15-20 episodes. So it took me 5 days to finish watching. I made it in time to watch the finale with the rest of the world.
Tradegy strikes within the first episode of the story and that forms the basis for the rest of the drama. The female protagonist (Jeerawat) is a successful actress who gets involved in a clear hit and run case. The victim of this hit and run case is our male protagonist’s (Sathit) girlfriend. She passes away and then revenge comes into picture and then Jeerawat.
The story plays around as to who to blame for, who is really at fault and how everyone is somehow a victim of something. It also sends out a message that life can give you second chances to love and to live. The waves of life will hit you in ways you don’t want and aren’t ready for, it is upto you how you sail.
Cast fits their roles perfectly, it’s the characters I have a bit of problem with. The thing with thai dramas is a lot of them are slap-kiss kind. A lot many times force and violence is romanticised and rewarded which is something I don’t really like. So it doesn’t top my favourite list but undeniable made an interesting watch primarily because it was my first step into Thai culture and the amazing chemistry between Jee and Sathit. Even with simple guy meets girl stories, you can’t argue the fact that they are not at all addicting. I feel the strong chemistry between the lead and the beautiful ost are the most favourable factors for thai dramas. This drama makes for a strong story if you place it in list of other thai dramas.
The thing I like about this one is that characters are not so much of black and white as is the case with most thai dramas. They are somewhere in between not only in their behavior but also their wishes for themselves and others. The leads have done some amazing acting and tried their best to justify their parts.
The character of Jeerawat is played by Yaya Urassaya commonly known as Yaya. She has put in her very best here. Her expression are all on points, her emotions very vivid. The character’s life seems to have it all but is actually filled with a lot of sadness. From being a diva on the outside, to being a next door girl on the inside who just wants to have a genuine love. It is an actual parallel to life that one can seem to have it all but be genuinely sad. You can see clearly what the character is going through. Both her resilience and her vulnerability are portrayed well and that is what I admire about the character. She is vulnerable in front of those she loves but equally determined and head strong in front of those who wrong her.
The character of Sathit is played by Mark Prin. Many considered it his best one till date. However, his character Kob from Ton Ruk Rim Rua is still my favourite. Yet you can’t miss him here. He makes his ‘mark’ in every shot he is in. The thing I like about Sathit is that he is not all hero and righteous. He makes error in judgements, does wrong deeds and repents them. At no time I feel a hero/lead should be justified for doing wrong deeds but all I am saying is that his character is not far from being a ordinary human who is prone to making mistakes. Initially his beliefs are entirely based on what meets the eye. It is only later on when his heart wavers for, he brings perspective both wrong and right into the picture. This was so because he is blinded by getting the due justice which takes a bad turn for revenge.
As for rest of the cast too, have done a great job in terms of acting. Louis and Toey’s character of Chayan and Piak also manage to garner your attention as good as the lead because of their seemingly natural acting.
The direction is good as well, the storyline keeps you on your feet. The opening and ending ost are beautiful and make so much sense to the story. The background music fits in right places as well.
In the end, the drama depicts how people survive the ‘waves of life’. And try to live on even with scars and wounds of their own.
The drama explores the dynamics of friendship, love, revenge, guilt and redemption. It makes an interesting watch be it because of the chemistry, story, ost or being a remake of popular drama/ novel of the same name. If you are someone who likes slap kiss dramas, you won’t regret watching this one.
Why watch it?
- The amazing chemistry between Mark and Yaya
- Good Acting by leads
- Good storyline (in terms of thai dramas)
- Amazing Ost
- If you like cliché revenge- love stories
- Remake of popular thai drama, based on novel of same name
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