Country Boy 2 (Thai Mini-Series)

I was hoping that after a disastrous attempt to lure either female followers or gay guys, the makers would have learned their lesson and focus more on the blossoming love between the two lead characters. But that is not the case. In fact the whole story, as the name suggests, focuses on the country boy, which to be honest, is nothing wrong with. Its a matter of wrong marketing of the subject as a gay/BL love story.

Our village boy Keptawan leaves his village to temporarily work in Chiang Mai. He learns the ropes of working in his uncle's coffee shop, which is not easy as you can imagine. He calls Nabdao after their last parting and lets him know that he is in the city, but Nabdao is very busy with his studies. As you can imagine, our country boy is clumsy and nerdy and so it takes him forever to learn the tricks of trade but he still has a happy face. ON his last day, Nabdao finally comes to visit him and show him around the city. Of course, with his pure heart, Keptawan is happy and goes back to the village with happy memories. When he reaches him, he has a surprise waiting for him. Nabdao reaches before him and they both eventually confess their love for each other.

This mini series was slightly better than the first one, to be honest. The character of Keptawan is still so pure, that its almost impossible to find such a clean soul in today's time. He gets scolded on by his uncle for being clumsy, uneducated etc, but he always forces a smile on his face. Your heart reaches out to him, because you know he is doing all this just so that he can go back home having learned something. I can connect with a small country boy going to a big city and not knowing anyone. Things can be extremely hard but he makes it through. I just wish that there was more of a connection and love between our two leads. It just happened too quick and I would haveklovead to see the buildup. I would have also loved to know how the city boy is gonna return the selfless love and respect that he is getting from the country boy.

The last few lines of the show beautifully summarize the show. "These days when everything is moving so fast, its hard to find someone who is sincere, uncomplicated, uplifting and full of love and who wants nothing more than just to know you and be there for you. Keep this person close to you" This is definitely one thing that will resonate with all us. Selfless love with expecting nothing in return is almost impossible in today's fast changing world. If, magically you ever find one such person, don't ever let him go. (4/10)

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