Post by antistatic on Oct 1, 2022 16:43:12 GMT -5
When Producer/Director Marut Sarowat ('Brothers The Series') first announced that he'd obtained the rights to the original 'Love Syndrome III' novel and was preparing to make it into a series, it was met with disbelief due to the book's adult content which heavily features multiple rapes and a Stockholm Syndrome relationship. It's actually based on the amalgam third novel of a famous but contentious adult BL anthology series by author Yeonim that features the same central characters - two brothers called Day and Night. At the time Marut said that he would be isolating this story from the events of the earlier volumes and would make it as a stand-alone series but declined to comment on how the actual storyline would be adapted.
It's been mentioned over in the Hub a few times just how problematic the original plotline would be to film as it covers a fairly toxic relationship that evolves from a retaliatory rape of one of the main characters (Itt) after he had played an instrumental part in the rape of the other character's younger brother (Night). Some early statements from the production company implied that the rape element had been replaced by a knifing incident, but the trailer now seems to indicate that the central relationship has become toxic due to a personality disorder caused by a car accident, however there is nothing official to say exactly what adaptions have been made to the original source material. The series actually marks the return of Frank Thanatsaran to acting following his red card military service and he will play the main role of Itt alongside Lee Long Shi ('Even Sun', 'That's My Candy') as Day. They are supported by Rossi Nonthakorn ('On Cloud Nine', 'Once In A Memory') as Night, Kokliang Parinya ('TharnType', 'The Best Twins') as Nik and Non Ratchanon ('Love Stage!', 'Friend Forever') as Mac.
• Frank Thanatsaran as Itt • Lee Long Shi as Day • Rossi Nonthakorn as Night • Kokliang Parinya as Nik • Non Ratchanon as Mac • Heart Chindanai as Nan
Synopsis (which is far removed from that of the original book reads): "An unexpected accident left Day with serious injuries, making Itt blame himself for what happened to him. What will Itt do when Day wakes up with no memory at all and the person who used to be so caring and so loving to him has now become so ruthless? Itt's guilt makes him vow to himself - No matter what it takes, I must be patient with Day".
Here's the MyDramaList page
Teaser:
Trailer:
There is still no announced date yet for the premiere, although a fourth quarter release was originally scheduled.