I Told Sunset About You (2020)

It deserves tens of awards

I needed to take my time before writing this review because I felt quite overwhelmed at the end, for many reasons, and wanted to think it through a lil. So, the first thing I feel like saying is that this drama is superior for a huge amount of reasons. It's literally perfect, I can't think of one single flaw. The story is a bit classic, not the first on screen for sure (two best friends arguing and becoming lovers is quite common) BUT they were able to make it amazing. It almost felt like the first time approaching such plot, when actually it wasn't.

The level of storytelling here is so high I can't even bring to words how much it was well thought. Everything flows perfectly, the dynamics are so real it's unbelievable, not mentioning the actors' talent. In my opinion Billkin is on a totally different level, I find it rare. The way he expressed his character's emotions was incredible. The way he moved, the tears, the sobbing, laying around whit his mind full of uncertainties, using the objects around him, tapping on surfaces, the gaze...a mix of details that was sooo real. Insane. PP Krit was amazing too, especially in the way he showed frustration. AND not to talk about the sexual tension! Got to say that those parts and many others were greatly supported by good music/sounds, showing a great research was made. The sound director, sound editor, sound designer and all of the other professional figures did a very good job. The choice of rhythm was clever too, in some parts nothing special happened but you could feel either anxiety or the tension in all its intensity. Going from slow to fast, and alternating these tactics while adding the right music, resulted in a masterpiece.

The cinematography was so good too! Some shots were visually impressive. Overall every actor was good, everything about this drama is hella good!
I knew this drama by name but decided to try it after knowing about the award it received. And it was the best choice I could ever make. This is definetely on the Olympus of dramas. Absolutely.
The chance of me rewatching something was never so high.

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Unexpectedly good

April 8, 2021

If I am being honest, when I first watched the pilot episode. I thought this would be like your typical drama but it aint. This drama delivered the emotions that you need while touching the subject of friendship, relationship, accepting yourself, and self-love. I really AM SO FKING EXCITED TO WATCH SEASON 2.

I hope that in season two there won't be dragged-on misunderstanding. The way everyone was supportive of each other especially the brother and the ex gf and the other guy backing off. So that the two leads can be together was just phenomenal. I really love the chemistry of the leads. OMFG I WAS ABOUT TO HAVE A HEART ATTACK ON THE SCENE ON HIS BEDROOM AND THAT UNDERWATER SCENE. MY GOD, I ALMOST CLOSED MY LAPTOP JUST TO BREATH. CAUSE THOSE SCENES WERE BREATHTAKING. THE TENSION OF THOSE TWO ACTORS ARE SUPERIOR. I FELT THAT MY STOMACH WAS PUT INTO KNOTS. I WAS SWEATING TOO CAUSE IT WAS JUST WAY TOO STEAMY!!!!

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Wow, just wow.

This is the first time I am ever writing a series review. I have seen a ton. I am probably one of those who watch one per day, but this is the first time I've felt compelled to write about one. I had heard about ITSAY several times in the past few months, before I finally decided to watch it this week. And well all that I had heard was well-deserved. It is a beautiful piece of cinema. It seems more and more like an art piece, with every seen. But it isn't the untouchable or too grand to get close kind of art. It's the kind that calls on you to touch, feel, experience and enjoy. It is brilliance personified.

The director and the production crew created a masterpiece. I am especially impressed with the story-telling. It's well paced, real, fun, engaging and oh so human. This isn't about just two boys falling in love. It's about love, friendship, growing up, discovering yourself, your dreams, and so much more. Each character is so well acted that these characters become real relatable people. Hats off to Billkin and PP, they delivered splendid performances. They were so honest and believable as Teh and Oh-aew that I felt every single one of their emotions. There were times I cried with them and times when I wanted to knock some sense into them, but at the end I just fell in love with who they were.

I can go on and on about this masterpiece. But I think, the most important thing is it's cinematic brilliance that shouldn't be missed.

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one of the best bls in a long time, definitely worthy of a re-watch

What's not to love about this show? The leads have great chemistry, the locations are gorgeous, the music is great and it has a believable, honest and sweet story.

Sidenote, it's awesome that this show released a soundtrack of the score, that so seldomly happens in bls. I recommend listening to it and, or buying it.

The two lead actors portray their characters in a believable way. (Even though no one would even dare look at another person if PP Krijgt told you he loved you.) Tech's drama is believable, the reason he hurts Oh is understandable, I may shout at thescreen to just tell Oh you love him, but that would have been dishonest.

It's also lovely to watch a Thai show that was filmed in another place. Watching other dramas you might start to believe Bangkok is the only place where people live in all of Thailand. The scenery is just great, sometimes I'm torn between watching the gorgeous leads or the beautiful scenery.

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Amazing!

Since I started watching Thai BLs, I haven't shed a single tear, but with this one, I lost count on how many times I cried.

Let me start talking about the technical part of the series.

From the beautiful scenery to the plot/acting. Wow… I have never seen a Thai BL like this. Every shot, every color, every little detail, every music… Everything was very well thought out and chosen. It is no surprise that it is being nominated and winning several awards not only in Thailand.

Each scene matched the acting, the setting, the music, and the clothes. I was speechless. This project deserves to be sold internationally, should be on Netflix in other countries. Come on LineTV…

The team behind this project must be very proud. You can see that they believe in it for the passion, the dedication that they put there.

The script was very well developed and the actors delivered the scene as expected. I can also add that it was the only Thai BL where the entire cast performed in sync.

Generally, the second season of BLs is always a problem and I know from the original team only 1 writer remained on the project and P’Boss stayed on as producer and not as director.

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Incredible

I'm probably writing this review a little late, but in front of such a masterpiece, I want to do it anyway.

I didn't intend to watch it at the beginning, but several excerpts seen on IG (including the end) made me wonder if I wasn't missing something.

Everything is incredible: the story, the acting, the sets, the way it's filmed. The question of self-acceptance and teenage emotions are treated with sublime accuracy.

I quite identified with Oh-Aew in his attitude and the way he reacts. The two heroes often have difficulty communicating and understanding each other, and this is very well filmed and shown.

The acting is perfect. Billkin is now becoming the reference for how to cry in the right way.

Here, they don't try to be cute, they are not afraid to film the emotions in a close and credible way. The action is rather slow but it matches perfectly with the story and the context.

In short, a must see!

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A masterpiece

Just rewatched the ITSAYverse to remind myself of how great this series is and I remain beyond impressed.
This series is thoroughly great. Any and everything I can point to stands head and shoulders above other series.
The story is simple but effective. And there are brief deeply queer subplots about gender and homophobia which really bring extra depth to the characters and this story.
The acting is fantastic. Yes, the crying is melodramatic and for me it reminds me of being Xteen and melodramatic and ugly crying about whoever was causing me torment.
The music is beautiful and used and remixed and instrumentalized very well and effectively. And rewatching the series, you can pick up so many good background details or focus on the other protagonist.
All in all, this is a top tier series and I'm honestly glad that something like this exists and is such a great queer story.

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A Must Watch Series

Honestly speaking, after I watched the trailer my thinking was "okay, it's a so-so, but since the cinematography is good I'll give it a try". So when the first episode was released, I was still waiting for the reviews for those who have watched the episode before I'll watch it myself. After reading some reviews it got me interested. And viola! I got hooked with the story and the actors' superb skills. I just loved it! I already watched 100+ BL series but this is my first time writing my review, because they deserved it. And one thing I could say, once you'll start watching it, you will crave for more. I can't wait for the part 2. This series deserves all the recognition. Kudos to the team esp. the writer, director, actors, and such. Love from Philippines. ❣️

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genuinely good!!

This is probably the best LGBTQ+ show I’ve ever seen. (The bar is very low tho)

There is no fetishization or homophobia. A genuinely good LGBTQ+ film. (in a homosexual’s opinion)
I didn’t really care about the university plot in the end, it wasn’t very interesting in my opinion. i just wanted to see the couple more

But their relationship is so interesting and made me cry because (once again) it’s a very realistic gay relationship. So genuine and made for gay people.
I wish i could see them more though and I wish their ending was more happy and “everlasting love” but their relationship was a little TOO realistic to gay relationships... Doesn’t end perfectly or was never really perfect.

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