LAKAN the series

[kevvoi]

Another webseries from the Philippines (and boy am I getting good at remembering that the Philippines is spelled with 1 l and has 2 p's near the end). This one has posted just a teaser on their channel so far. Not sure when it will start airing. Both leads are really hunky

Teaser:



Their synopsis of the show:

It is about a man who wants to escape the reality of his life where he can rest from the hardships of the city and feel the simplicity of life and a man from the province who has a great responsibility to their tribe.
The two form an intimate relationship without knowing that it is love despite their sexual preferences.

and a link to the channel:


www.youtube.com/channel/UC55Yhi0p2HMQl7wljpwOmog/about

Mydramalist has a page for it already:

mydramalist.com/67967-lakan (the photo section looks like the Filipino version of an old Abercrombie & Fitch Catalog - and frankly the music in the teaser reminded me of the aggressive dance beat that blasted your ear drums when entering one of their stores). They list 8 episodes.

[kellerbrady]

According with the Facebook page, this series might be inspired on Filipino pagan Mythology (or they were just sharing for curiosity).

[mizuryuu]

Interesting. A very different take than all the other BL. Would love to see this successful to inspire more BL that take place outside of schools

[kevvoi]

Link for the official premiere of the trailer later this morning:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvSd9afCY4s

[kellerbrady]

I didn't understand a word, but the trailer looks very interesting.

[kevvoi]

In the comments to the trailer they say that they are working on subtitles - but it seems like they were hoping someone else would do the subs for them, as they told the viewers to feel free to add community subs (which I guess is not possible right now? based on the feedback from viewers on their comments). One viewer did post some translations:

Wicked Wicket
6 hours ago (edited)
ROUGH TRANSLATION FOR INTERNATIONAL FANS:

Caloy: You have a big problem, I feel like.
John: Nah. Its nothing. I just need a breather. I needed to just momentarily run away from everything.
John: that was why I've search for Nana Zenny. Because she knew me and Im comfortable with her already.
Zenny: Thats Caloy. My grandson.
Tribe Man: You have to make a decision. You are the only one entrusted to carry on the will of your father as the future leader of the Libulan tribe.
Caloy: You've chosen the right place. This is where the fun is.
John: Looks like it.
John: What's nice about this place is that everything seem so easy.
Caloy: chuckles No it's not!
Caloy: just dont take life too seriously, okay?
John: to me, it sounded more like you were the one who's being too serious.
John: You wanna go for a swim? Come on!
Lady on the phone: Where are you? Why did you just disappear all of a sudden? What about our wedding?
Caloy: You just need to shout it all out so you'll feel much better... freer.
John: shouting Im tired. I dont want to do this anymore. Please... set me free!
Caloy: Whats the problem?
John: I dont know...
Scene: fist fights fun at the falls lols crazy soundtrack

John: The moment you have imprisoned me, that was when i felt that i was truly free.

[kellerbrady]

There's English subs now.

Curiosity: the actors are a couple in real life.

[antistatic]

The OST has been released:

[dmagiclight]

I really want to see this one

[antistatic]

The first episode is now out, however there are no English subs yet. There are apparently technical difficulties which have both prevented its premiere on gagaOOlala and caused complications with the subtitles. Hopefully they'll be added soon.

[antistatic]

Update from the company:

"To all the Lakan Series fans we are sorry for the inconvenience. We are trying our best to resolve all the technical issues and for international fans don't worry because Lakan Series will have subtitles. Thank you for understanding us and please keep on supporting."

It appears various problems with the production process were caused by typhoon Quinta which prevented needed editing processes, internet connections and members of the team being unable to attend to do necessary tasks. They hope to get everything uploaded by tomorrow including the subs.

[kevvoi]

Premiere link for the full episode 1 - premiering now:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtBup-rr8cs

I guess they are still having technical difficulties as the video was removed a few minutes later.

Edited a second time:

Now they appear to be posting part 2 of episode 1 - with a premiere later this morning:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi8KoGAj7LE

[kevvoi]

Here is a new link to the first episode - it appears that they have subs:

[kevvoi]

The boys are both very handsome - unfortunately a little early to tell if they really have chemistry. Grandma clearly was shipping the two of them when they were holding hands in bed with her between them (probably the strangest sentence I have ever written on this board). Hopefully Grandma will tell them to get their own bed I am not quite sure what is going on with Bulan/Caloy and the girl (his sister? cousin?) and her instant disgust with John was pretty clear.

My only complaint is that they filmed this one really darkly - some scenes are hard to see.

Sadly this article is in Tagalog, but it does have an English title - the two male leads are a couple in real life!

www.pep.ph/guide/tv/153978/paul-cervantes-john-kennedy-nakar-lakan-a4113-20200923-lfrm

This second article only suggests John actor Paul Cervantes is gay and sheds some like on John Kennedy Nakar's ethnicity:

villagepipol.com/the-people-behind-lakan-bl-series-bare-how-they-relate-to-the-story/

[kevvoi]

Premiere link for part 1 of episode 2 (premiering now):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyIFf531nn8

[kevvoi]

Premiere link for part 2 of episode 2 - premieres tomorrow morning:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFSj2WDhrmQ

Also they noted in the comments on the previous part that they were having technical difficulties due to the typhoon and were hoping to have English subs up for part 1 tomorrow as well.

[dmagiclight]

i loved episode 1

[kevvoi]

Lakan series posted a full length video of episode 2 this morning and added English subtitles this afternoon:

[kevvoi]

Another solid episode. The setting is beautiful (as are the guys . The dialog at the end was quite nice - and it is clear that they are both taking the first steps towards trusting each other.

I think Luningning and Bighani are meant to be comic relief - but they tend to veer very quickly into overkill territory. Not sure I really needed all the banana jokes or the crude discussion of eggplants.

Alfie is very odd - and I was starting to wonder if was part of the supernatural component of the show - that he might be a ghost of some sort. He certainly did a good job in setting John on a collision course with Caloy by encouraging him to drink with the other guys.

I will say that Caloy is a saint - Even with no experience with palm liquor, I am pretty sure I would consider regurgitated palm liquor to be a deal-breaker.

[antistatic]

Statement from Team Lakan:

[antistatic]

Episode 3 has been delayed by another week and is now scheduled for Monday 23rd November.

[kevvoi]

Link for tomorrow's premiere of Episode 3:

[kevvoi]

I have to say that Ney has her priorities set right - push two cute guys together, let nature take its course, have them take care of her in her old age

I really like this show - it is a nice change of pace from all of the Philippine BLs set in Manila or one of the other larger cities. The scenery is beautiful. The use of a water buffalo as a beast of burden was really cool.

Alfie not being a ghost was a surprise.

[kevvoi]

Part 2 of episode 3:

[kevvoi]

Another beautifully filmed episode - had to be scary to film considering the recent typhoons. I liked the ending with Caloy comforting and holding the feverish John. I half expected Caloy's tribe to wander into the shelter at the end.