I Told Sunset About You (2020)

A poetic, coming-of-age narrative BL

I have been pondering about this drama for a while and its title had me intrigued. To start with, this isn't necessarily a fanservice BL. ITSAY is a coming-of-age story dealing with first love that one experiences as a teenager, friendship, society & peer pressure and exploring one's sexuality. While it's a drama, it feels more like a long movie the way it's narrated.

In the beginning the drama was a bit too slow for my taste and also at times a bit immature. However, I did appreciate the writer and director's efforts into making it as realistic as possible. The main leads Oh-aew and Teh aren't the most mature nor aware people in the room. In their core they are just a couple of teenagers who were best friends but were alienated from each other for a long time. I really digged their friendship, falling out and how they reconnect again just for things to go south again. It was funny how the characters took time to figure out their own feelings while I, as a viewer, could see what they felt for each other was as unlike friends as it could have been.

I really appreciated some themes that this drama didn't shy away from. Life isn't as magical or as easy as some BLs make it seem to be. Coming to terms with one's sexuality, the constant confusion and difficulty of accepting one's own self while being conflicted and feeling somewhat shameful was perfectly captured in the drama. At times Teh was awful as a person and Oh-aew seemed to be on the verge of pathetic - but these were feelings anyone can go through. The journey Teh and Oh-aew were on was never smooth and they were their own challenges and their own villains in each other's life. However, deep down they were the only ones who could bring about happiness in other's life.

I must say I am impressed with how this drama chose to approach two guys getting together in a restrictive Asian society. It made me question how or what people go through in real life when they "choose" to not be heterosexual (quite similar to Teh's choice over his longtime female crush). Of course, being a drama it did deliver on keeping the viewer entertained and very apparently have a sequel to this story (which reeks of fanservice to me).

ITSAY is strong as a one-off drama and I would have accepted any sort of ending for it. For me it was going to be another BL drama but the depth and finesse that was apparent in the way was filmed blew me away. I think this drama is poetic and has more life lessons than one might give it credit for. It deserves to be taught in film school and analyzed by literary and art directors. The symbolism, filters and mood all ought to be understood and dissected in minute details. Also, if the right demographic viewer watched it, it might deliver some life answers and I hope people only take the good from it and aren't afraid to be who they are and to love whoever they wish to.

Highly recommended. Do not miss out on this show.

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Quality

The series not end yet but just want to let you guys know, nadaobangkok which is the production house really put quality in this series, kinda sad tho its only 5 episode. The story line is great, the cast acting skill really amazes me, honestly i dont feel like im watching this, but i feel like im actually there with them, that is how good their acting skill, the ost is a masterpiece istg i cant stop repeating the song on spotify and youtube. And lastly both of them ooze their chemistry. Trust me you will cry every episodes at least once. Somehow i can relate to this series.

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UNA OBRA MAESTRA - "I Told Sunset About You"

Este noe sun simple BL de amor entre dos chicos, verdad es una obra hermosa. empezando por la quimica entre esos dos persnajes principales, es impresionante, la tension sexual se puede ver, sin si quiera ellos ponerse un deso encima. Unas actuaciones buenisimas, la fotografia 100-100, en general visuales de ensueño y una historia demasiado bella, muy bien contada. Cada dialogo, cada escena tiene una razon de ver, 5 capitulos de pura poesia audiovisual. El desasorro de cada uno de los personajes es espectacular, las analogias de sus acciones y situaciones son esquisitas. Una relato basado en una historia de amor real, contada de una manera tierna pero muy real.

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the best love confess in any series ever

i think the series is overrated, i dont mean i dont like it. its indeed have good story flow and good cinematography, but for me, lack of chemistry from the main couple lead, honestly i found the chemistry between the main lead and the 2nd lead (Oh and Bas) , but oh can deliver the feeling so good once he move his feeling to teh. as for teh, i dont really like the cry scenes, its too much cries.
what i will always remember about this series is the confession love of Bas, for me its the best ever in any series.
i will still cfart for their relation in the next season.

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I Don't wanti to spoil,just go for it.

Believe me it is not just like any other boy's love story out there. This series make us feel close to them and their chemistry is just bang!!
The boys are doing a great acting here [ should i say they are living here rather than acting].
Just try the 1st episode,cus just watching it made me go for the rest too!! I should say it doesn't disappoint. This series is all about identifying the true self!! And the friendship longed for so long.
And the characters are named oh and teh ,they are just doing so good and there are some intimate moments but that are worth for that part . Nothing like other series or drama,what we can actually see here is that this is not boring and there is no pinch of moment where we feel like they are forced to do that role...everyone who watch this can understand that they are deeply into the role!! And that make us blush too😅😅❤.

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MOST WORTH WATCHING BL

I SERIOUSLY LOVED IT SO MUCH💜😭I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT IN WORDS, THIS IS SO DAMN SPECIAL 💜💜💜💜IT DESERVES AN AWARD OH GOD PLEASE WATCH IT💜💜💜
SUCH TYPE OF WORTHY BL's ARE SO RARE IN TODAY'S WORLD💜
Loved this so freaking much💜
They seriously need to production more bls like this , because this is so rare.
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜😭💜💜💜
AMAZING BL SERIES

I SERIOUSLY LOVED IT SO MUCH💜😭I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT IN WORDS, THIS IS SO DAMN SPECIAL 💜💜💜💜IT DESERVES AN AWARD OH GOD PLEASE WATCH IT💜💜💜
SUCH TYPE OF WORTHY BL's ARE SO RARE IN TODAY'S WORLD💜

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Beautiful, a must-watch

The first three episodes are absolutely incredible, just so good. After episode 3, I was really thinking this would be an instant new favorite but the last two episodes personally let me down so I'm a bit sad. Episode 4 takes a turn I didn't see coming (you know, for the angst, it was to be expected) and sadly I thought the aftermath felt rushed. I honestly think the first three episodes set my expectations too high for the last two.
However, you absolutely do need to watch it. It's really gorgeous, both in terms of story and directing. There are so many incredibly beautiful scenes simply through the setting, the colours, the music or the meaningful silences. Oh-aew and Teh's chemistry is off-the-charts. I can easily get annoyed when there is too much focus on the main couple's other interests but they do a pretty decent job showing that no one can compete with what Oh-aew and Teh feel for each other.
That being said, I am ecstatic about "I Promised You The Moon". I'm also looking forward to seeing if doing a rewatch will change my mind on the last two episodes.

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A coming of age as well as a coming out story..

I Told Sunset About You is a BL drama that has everything that we need in a teen / youth drama.. The slow burn development of the romance between the main characters as they start off as friends to rivals then as to more than friends deserves applause for the acting as well as the pacing of the plot.

Moreover, the beautiful cinematography and the mellow soundtracks fits the series so well that every scenes or moments of the characters were captured aesthetically.

The drama is more on the melodramatic side as it tackles issues that teens have to face in the society such as finding their career and identity. We see the constant struggles of the main characters (Teh and Oh-aew) as they try to understand the feelings that they have for each other most especially on the part of Teh.

What really caught my attention when I was watching this series were there eye expressions. The intensity as well as the tension of their fleeting glances towards each other kills me... Whenever Oh-aew and Teh looked at each other most especially at the middle of the series were damn fervid...
To be honest, I have never watched a BL series that had so much tension whenever the main characters just looked at each other. Moreover, the little things they do like their brief touches tells us A LOT about their burning desire / longing love for each other.

This is by far one of the best BL series in which the eye expressions of the main characters portrays a lot of what the real intentions of the characters are.. Like how they really feel about each other..

I'm also glad that the series really showed us the fear as well as the confusion of the characters as they try to grasp the emotions they have. It also tells us that actions have consequences (not just in relationships but notably, LIFE) as recklessness can lead to maturity if one truly understands the consequences of the decisions they make.

Teh indeed showed us in the series his issues and confusions of his self, family and most importantly his feelings.
The only thing that didn't sit well with me in the series is his "unclear" confession to Tarn at the end of the episode in which Tarn asks Teh if He did use her and Teh didn't admit that he used her. This is just my opinion but Teh used Tarn and it was pretty obvious too and I was so disappointed that he didn't admit to it. Not to mention, when Teh was saying his confession to Tarn for his confusions and feelings were pretty vague.

Anyway, Oh-aew in the end deserves an applause for his bravery. He was clear with his feelings and convictions although he struggled at the beginning, however, I'm glad that after his realizations of who he really was, gave him more confidence.

In conclusion, this series will take you on a journey of the main characters (Teh and Oh-aew) coming of age as well as a coming out story. If you're interested in watching a teen / youth drama focusing on the struggles of youth for their Life and Love then you might as well add this to your watch list... Enjoy watching... ;)

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My very first series of Billkin! Honestly I kinda shocked that He was a great performer, in comparison to PP He just like another level of actors. The story was quiet simple actually, but the directions went very well.

I tried to put this one next to 2gether, Gameboys or even Gayasepalikula but I think they’re not even apple to apple. This series is kinda like Your Name Engraved Herein but the deeper version.

Furthermore, every times I heard the soundtracks I feel so gloomy out of the blue.

Please no more crying in part 2, my eyes were dry 😭

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A MASTERPIECE ever made!!!

*This series is an Art*

This is the first Thai series I have ever watched, let alone the first BL and I have due respect for the cast and crew. I had no idea what was the hype about BL shows, let alone I was aware of the Thai entertainment industry and their works. I absolutely had no idea why Bilkin and PP were. As a viewer I have always looked for good cinema. That's when I came across this series and I regret not knowing about this sooner.

While watching, I felt every emotion each one of the characters portrayed. The story is a slow paced story but it's slow pacing didn't harm the series as a whole instead it gives the audience to truly feel the depth of the scenes.

I am writing this review probably after rewatching this series for the 100th time.
I personally want to give award to everyone associated with this series, the actors, the director, the scriptwriter, the cinematographer etc. Literally everyone!!! It is soo good . What a show really, it's really art. Other shows should really take inspiration from this show. Unfortunately this series (being my first Thai series) has just set my standards soo high for a BL, I am hardly pleased by other fairly good series as well.

I am looking forward to see more of the actors Billkin and Pp.

I will probably watch it again. There is no stopping...

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L'histoire aux mille émotions…

Pour résumer cette première saison/partie en quelques mots : pépite émotionnelle. Aux premiers regards, ITSAY ne semble pas terrible. Mais cette série renferme bien plus, poussant les émotions jusqu'au bout…

Quand j'y pense, la première chose que je retiens, c'est combien l'émotion est forte avec seulement des regards. Lorsque les mots s'ajoutent, cela ne fait que prendre en puissance… Alors oui, pas de longs baisers langoureux (t'façon, la bave est ailleurs (et ce n'est pas glamour du tout)), ni de roulades dans les draps. Il n'y en a pas besoin… Tout repose sur le visionnage et la façon dont l'histoire nous touche. C'est un tourbillon de sentiments qui frappe les personnages, moi avec.

En bref, malgré le mélange de morve/bave/larmes disgracieux, ITSAY est une série qui n'hésite pas à jouer sur les émotions de la plus jolie façon.

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