A Tale of a Thousand Stars (2021)

What is essential in life?

I see that a lot of positive things have already been written about this wonderful series and I do not think that I can add much. From early on, I had the feeling that this could finally be a 10/10 again (ten stars for the Thousand Stars), and I was not disappointed.

Was it without flaws? No. The series suffered from some annoying product placement, as we are used to from GMMTV. Also, the dialogues had their weaker moments and the music, while really memorable and fitting overall, was a bit over the top at times.

However, the flaws are forgivable. What I took away from “A Tale of Thousand Stars” was romanticism in its purest form. It did not stop at the slow-burn, yet still intense romance between the main characters, but involved the whole setting and storytelling. The story could have been about leaving one’s comfortable and predictable life behind to be with the person one loves, but it was just as much a story about personal growth after being confronted with what is essential in life. I admit that the way the series looked at the “simple life in the countryside” was naive and idealised, but in that it followed the traditional romanticist ideas about nature. Adding a romantic tale/myth to the mix worked very well. Thankfully, the format of the series allowed for a slow progressing of the plot and proper character development; every episode was able to deliver both strong emotions and true peace of mind.

The series made me think about my own life more than I could have imagined. What is essential and what are we willing to give up in our lives? For what reasons? Definitely a strong recommendation; I need to rewatch it myself as well!

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THIS IS IT. MY FAVORITE SERIES RIGHT NOW!!!

Do I need to say more? I LOVE THIS SERIES SO FUCKING MUCH THAT I'M STILL CRYING AT THIS MOMENT!!!

Honestly, I was kinda skeptical about this at first because I watched Earth on his past series' before and I find it so hard to find any chemistry between his partners. so, yes, i was hesitant to watched this, and also because his partner is a rookie and I thought, naaah, they're not gonna make it.

AND BOY I WAS SO THANKFUL THAT I'M WRONG! THEY PROVED ME WRONG!!!!!

MIX SAHAPHAP is a ROOKIE MONSTER! a FREAKING ROOKIE MONSTER!!!! Imagine doing this to your debut series? Only Mix can relate *insert heart eyes* Remember the name, MIX SAHAPHAP WONGRATCH! he's gonna be big in this industry, I'm telling you!!!

EARTH PIRAPAT WATTHANASETSIRI, I freaking love him!!!! I've watched him a lot before and I've always thought that he deserves a much better role, a much better story line, a much better partner because boy, he freaking deserves only the best. And I'm so happy that he played Phupha because he nailed it!!! I can definitely say that this one maybe one or his best role ever.

THEY REALLY HAVE THE BEST CHEMISTRY EVER! (they've been friends for 7 years that's they're comfortable towards each other!!!)

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE WATCH THE SERIES!!!!!!

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The standard has been SET.

I have been watching BL’s for four years now, and A Tale of 1000 Stars is by far one of the most fulfilling shows that has been produced from this genre.

The all-round quality of acting, directing, cinematography and screenwriting is impeccable and I have been having a hard time trying to bring myself to enjoy watching other current BL’s - the standard was that good. A Tale of 1000 stars had been sitting in my ‘To Watch’ for a long time, I couldn’t get myself around to as I was concerned the ‘Heart Transplant’ trope was going to result in Tian only being attracted to Phupha because he ‘became’ Torfun, but the progression of the show proved me wrong and I completed it in one whole night.

Acting / Cinematography / Sound Track

To begin with, this is by far one of the most unconventional BL’s out there - a masterpiece Backaof should be proud of. The depth of the narrative seems completely independent of the genre as a whole, and does not play into any of the common BL tropes, creating a series that is realistic, and a love story that viewers can truly immerse themselves in and connect to.

The aesthetic of the series is beautiful, I understand there was a lot of tropical weather to contend with, but the production remains top quality. The cinematic hues are washed with warm tones setting a warm, somewhat nostalgic mood.

The composition of the frame and cutting is extremely well planned, enhancing the natural chemistry between Mix and Earth. They portray the emotions of the characters they play realistically and these are perfectly captured on film. The tensions that are created through the aforementioned film techniques showcase their acting skills further, and viewers are able to clearly understand how the characters are feeling. Not to mention the carefully crafted soundtrack, there is no cheesiness, and the music matches the moods of the scenes perfectly.

Themes / Character Development

I find many BL’s focus on petty relationship drama, just trying to create a light-hearted and feel good story. The depth of ATOTS does not take away from the the ‘feel-goodness’ but successfully goes down a route that challenges themes of Identity and Class Divide.

The romance is intertwined with Tian’s story of finding himself immaculately. The role of both Phupha and Tian complement themselves in a way that their characters are both able to develop. By the end of the series, it is clear that they both have a clear individual of self, which makes for a mature relationship. Together they overcome guilt and regret, learn about forgiveness to themselves and each other and are comfortable with their relationship regardless of a class divide. They are both comfortable with their own purpose in love, contributing to their understanding of what it means for them to be together, and the strengths and weaknesses each of them has.

I absolutely loved the way Tian learnt about community. You could definitely see how the villagers felt about a ‘Rich City Kid’ coming to have a bit of ‘fun’ but the way Tian developed an identity within a community was a beautiful way to show his growth as a person, and illustrate his understanding of the value in life.

I loved the coming out scene of Tian to Tul. The reaction, acceptance and support seemed so natural and is how it should be! The role of the supporting characters is often undercapitalised by BL’s but the function of a family unit, the supportive best friends and the guidance from the older members of the community really contributed to the development of the main characters.

Summative Comments

This is truly one of the few BL’s that successfully communicates realistic issues, and challenges the viewer to consider the way that they perceive their own value and life.

Finally, of course the love story was extremely satisfying - I think I was crying from episode 6 onwards, but by the end it was pure tears of joy.

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This Drama is PERFECT. Their HARD WORK is WONDERFUL

I just finished watching the last episode of "a tale of thousand stars" and it left me with so many emotions that i decided to write a review in order to pour them all out.

For everyone who is still contemplating wether you should give this drama a try or not, i want to help you by saying "YES, you should definitly watch it". Without giving too much away, everything in this show is just so spot on. The story, the characters, the soundtrack, the cinematography, ... You can practically feel, how much work and thought were put into every single scene.

Everything makes sense. There's a read thread going through each episode, starting from the very first one to the finale. It never loses focus on the original plotpoint, still giving the characters and the storyline room for development.

What i personally loved most about the show, is the complexity of the different characters and their relationships towards each other. Their actions and feelings are not just black and white, right and wrong. There is so much going on on the inside and they were written so cleverly, that despite their complexity, they are still relatable and the viewer can empathize with them.

Last but surely not least, let's talk about he incredible chemistry between the two male protagonists. Every time Tian and Phupha interact with each other - heck, every time they even just look at each other - you can feel the tension and electricity going on between them. There are literal sparks flying around them. I salute to Earth and Mix for their fantastic performance.

In conclusion, I can nothing but recommend this show, It truly moved my heart and i am sure it will move yours as well.

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SOMETHING LIKE THIS NEED TO BE APPRECIATED AND LOVED!

SO HERE IS MY FIRST REVIEW IM NOT A PERSON WHO USUALLY EVEN THINK OF IT, BUT THIS SHOW MADE ME REALIZE THAT IT NEED TO BE REVIEWED SO HERE IT IS- FIRST REACTION WOULD BE " WHAT A SHOW" I MEAN IM VERY CYNICAL ABOUT BL STORIES AS I USUALLY SEE BL'S WITH LESS CONTENT AND MORE LIKE HENTAI PART .I MEAN ME AS A BL FAN IS NOT ONLY A HENTAI WE ALSO NEED STORY TO SEE I M NOT WATCHING 12 TO 14 EP JUST FOR SCENES . BUT THIS SERIES TICKS ALL MY BOXES ESPCIALLY CONVINCING POWER TO ACTUALLY MAKE YOU BELEIVE WHAT THEY ARE PLAYING IS NOT JUST A CHARACTER BUT THEM THEMSELVES FOR THE DEFINED SCREEN TIME AND I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE THIER ACTING SKILLS CAUSE THEY BOTH DID A EXCELLENT JOB CAUSE THIS IS NOT A NORMAL LOVE STORY WHERE TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE , THEY SAY IT,SOME ISSUES IN BETWEEN , THEY COME TOGETHER AND THATS IT .NO ITS MORE LIKE A MATURE LOVE WHERE PEOPLE SAY LESS AND MEAN MORE . I LOVE THE DIRECTION ITSELF . THERE WHERE SOME DEEP MOMENTS AND WOW I STILL CAN'T GET OVER I WANT TO WRITE MORE ABOUT IT BUT IG YOU ALL WILL GET MY EMOTIONS TOWARDS THIS SHOW ! AND DO WATCH IF YOU HAVEN'T IT WON'T DISAPPOINT YOU ANWAY ENJOY WATCHING THIS BEAUTIFUL TALENTED COUPLE! IM ROOTING FOR THEM MORE! I HOPE THIS WILL HELP YOU !

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One of the best

As someone who’s watched over 70 bls, this is easily in my top five.
Im so sad this beauty of a show is finished , it took me weeks to finally watch episodes 8-10 and now I feel like a part of me is missing.
This is the kind of show that has strong chemistry by the simplest of things. Whenever they look at each other or glance , you can just feel the fire of their love. It’s one of those shows where it doesn’t feel awkward when they stare at each other, like you’re intruding on a private moment. It’s a show that makes you happy even by the smallest of things, and as cute as that kiss scene was, the show would’ve been perfectly fine without it.

The storyline is so well done and well written. You have this rich boy who likes to party with his friends , and because of a second chance at life, he puts himself in a position totally opposite from his lifestyle. You see the difference from being a upperclassman, to someone who is basically poor. The message of this story basically tells you that you really don’t need money to make you happy. You have one life, so live the way you want. Don’t waste a minute of it and Just do what makes your heart happy.

Earth does such an amazing job playing as Phupha, someone who’s strict but also shows his warmth beneath the suit. His facial expressions and the tone of his voice even , I literally can’t imagine anyone else with that kind of roll. And hello rookie actor Miew. Tian is one of my new bl crushes and I need more of this actor, I’m so surprised that he’s a rookie. His way with the children and those big beautiful eyes when they look at Chief, you just can’t help yourself and just fangirl. When he smiles, you smile. when he cries, you also cry. He’s very good at showing his heart as he acts and Tian had a lot of moments where his heart was shown.
Other actors aside, I love Dr. Nam, Torfun, the kids, but especially Longtae. Longtae didn’t have that second male lead that are often in shows, even tho at one point it seemed like it might’ve been heading there. He played such an amazing best friend to Tian, and helped him whenever he noticed Tian was in trouble . I hope to have a Longtae in my life, what a guy.

OST was a perfect 10/10, I really loved the edition of the wooden flute, everything else along with it was just stunning. I applaud to the musicians who put their hard work into it.

If you’re thinking about watching this, even a little bit , take the chance to watch it. It really opened up an eye for me and I don’t think I’ll take anything for granted again, because most of us don’t get that second chance of life. I pray that they make a Season 2 , but with no intense storyline. I’m happy to watch another 10 episodes of Tian and Phupha being cute, see their daily dating life in the village, and perhaps seeing more of Phuphas personal life. I will most definitely rewatch this in the future, easy easy rewatch value in here. WATCH IT!

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Things that I really want to see in a movies or series are: looks, chemistry, acting, and storyline.

LOOKS: Mix Sahaphap Wongratch (Tian) He is cute and very perfect for the role.
Earth Pirapat Watthanasetsiri (Phupha) He is very handsome, nice body built, perfect to be a man in uniform and
when he smiles your heart will melt.


CHEMISTRY: Their chemistry is not so romantic for me. (Just my opinion)

ACTING: When it comes to their acting, both of them did a good job in their respective roles. I can really say that they gave justice to it.

STORYLINE: This is quite interesting because the set-up of the story is not common with most BL's that always happened in universities. This one really spice up the setting environment of the story. They are showing that a person can be happy with what are the things that they have as long as we are contented of it. The story teaches us that we must have to accept the things that we have. Living a simple life can make you happy as long as you know how to deal with it. Always put positivity in it.



# PrinceEldie's Review 2021

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Cute LGBTQ drama

I must admit I wasn't too bothered when I watched the trailer so didn't give this much thought when it first came out, however, I have finished watching it now and I quite enjoyed it.

I was a bit concerned at first with the heart transplant situation that this was going to go down the route of "I'm not actually gay it's because I have a woman's heart that I'm attracted to you" but thankfully this wasn't pushed. None this nonsense of "I'm only really gay for you" (*cough* SOTUS, 2gether).

The main end scene with Tian/Phupha could have been done slightly differently in my view which would have flowed better, and it drags on a bit at times but they are minor gripes. Other than that I would probably echo most of the positive comments and reviews and won't bore you with the same things again.

I just wanted to say though that Mix's acting in this is very good for a rookie actor. He should be very proud of himself, and I hope GMMTV appreciates it. Sadly, I'm not sure they will as they seem to want to stick to their usual pretty but talentless cash cows which is a shame. But who knows - maybe I will be proven wrong this time.

Earth does a decent job as well but Mix really steals his scenes in this for me. White as Tul also does a good job - he only has as few scenes but they are memorable so a good job from him as well.

All and all a decent series with good acting and an interesting story.

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THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL A "MASTERPIECE"!!!! OKAY!!!!!

First of all, this BL has its own unique storyline that is very interesting to follow and almost every aspect of this series is top-notch! GMMTV really did that! Thank you!! This is one of the best and timeless BL Series I've ever watched and even though I haven't watch the finale episode, this is considered as a perfection. OSTs are so beautiful, acting and portrayal of characters were perfectly done. I personally appreciate and love everything in this series in infinite folds. This series also stood out among any other BL Series out there along with He's Coming to Me. Don't argue with me because everything were just so perfect. The revelations and interconnected characters and circumstances included in this series really kept my interest. This series is worth the wait. Hope GMMTV have it a special ep or season 2 will be great. Hate to say goodbye to this series but hope GMMTV make another masterpiece like this.

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The BEST BL show I’ve seen (till now)!

I watched ATOTS while it was airing and looked forward to spending my Friday nights with the show! Everything from the acting/cast, to the cinematography with beautiful locations, OST and storyline was simply perfect! What I liked the most was how the series didn’t need to show many intimate scenes for us to understand the love that was growing between the two leads.

The second half of the series was especially good and I was crying so badly every episode (Ep 8 - 10 were just crazy good)! I love how real it got towards the end and they did not try to give us a “fairytale” ending. Things happened when they were meant to happen and I love that about the show!

I still cry every now and then when I revisit my favourite scenes! Overall, I give it 10s across the board and I would recommend everyone to watch it!

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