As a cinephile with a penchant for international cinema, I must say that the upcoming series “The Legend of Nang Nak” has piqued my interest. Having spent years immersing myself in various cinematic cultures, I’ve come to appreciate the unique storytelling styles and themes that each region offers. Thailand’s ghostly dramas, with their intricate blend of love, drama, comedy, and horror, have always held a special place in my heart, reminiscent of Western classics like “Dracula” or “Romeo and Juliet.
The supernatural prowess of Thai television is on display once more in the upcoming release of “The Legend of Nang Nak,” set to be screened widely throughout Asia starting next week.
Under the guidance of directors Taweewat Wantha and Sorarat Jirabovornwisut, who previously worked on “Death Whisperer 1 and 2,” this 30-episode series unfolds a supernatural romance that transcends the boundaries between life and the afterlife.
The show is produced by Minds@Work and BEC World, a Thai television network, with global distribution managed by I.E. Entertainment.
The broadcast will start on October 14, both on Channel 3 in Thailand and on Netflix across Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar. For viewers in Indonesia, streaming is available on the Vidio and Viu platforms.
Featuring Yiwha Preeyakarn and Job Thuchapon, this story is set in the 19th century and revolves around Nak, who was pledged to Lord Sanpimarn. However, she finds herself falling for Mak instead, and flees with him to Bang Phra Khanong. Their love faces obstacles from Mak’s mother and a resentful friend. Despite these challenges, their love persists. When Mak is summoned to war, Nak tragically perishes during childbirth, leaving her spirit to linger until Mak returns. As the villagers try to keep Nak’s spectral presence at bay, her fury and unyielding love become forces to be reckoned with.
The fates of Nak and Mak unfurl against the complex tapestry of social unrest and otherworldly clashes.
Narit (Pap) Yuvaboon, our producer and managing director at Minds@Work, shared that the tale of ‘Nang Nak’ is a cherished Thai classic, as iconic as ‘Dracula’ or ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in Western literature. His reimagining brings forth a broad range of feelings emblematic of Thai culture – love, drama, humor, and suspense. He’s added historical context, delving into Nak and Mak’s lives before their encounter, enhancing the story with fresh characters,” he said.
Previously, Yuvaboon was a significant contributor at Film Bangkok, helping to bring critically-acclaimed Thai movies like “Fah Talai Jone,” also known as “Tears of the Black Tiger,” “Bang Rajan,” and “Bangkok Dangerous” to the limelight both at film festivals and in commercial success.
2016 marked the year he established his own company. Initially, he delved into creating non-scripted shows such as “Thai Mung” (a game show), “Roo Jing Pa” (a variety talk show), and “Cloning Singing Contest” (a singing competition). Later, he ventured into producing drama series, which include the supernatural romance drama “Spirits of the Mekong River,” the rom-com “My Sweet Assassin,” the adventure fantasy “World of Himmapan,” and the fantasy actioner “The Blaze of Naga.
Lately, he has been the one behind the success of the recent blockbuster “Death Whisperer” or “Tee Yod”. This week, its sequel is set to hit Thai cinemas.
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2024-10-08 04:16