The movie is pure and raw, the emotions are extreme while sustaining sincerity. It was a futile attempt escape story to leave the ultraconservative patriarchal town of Pang Noi. The story was typically death, reincarnation, and suicide in order to reincarnate again. The plot is common, but reflects a lot of reality, disowned gay children, gender correction therapy in the military and the likes. The entire first part was a standalone. It ended with a heavy heart. The second part was merely a conclusion in order to reconcile the failures of the former. The story could have been better if it let Dew and Phop be free from the homophobia, let them escape Pang Noi. a lot of movies try to get stuck and die shackled by the Homophobia, and I want movies that are rebellious and deviant from these which focuses on how the characters make a living out of this context.

I do appreciate the acting of the characters, it was really heartfelt and on point, especially Ohm Pawat and Nont Sadanont. It conveyed innocence and bravery in the face of judgement. The dialogue between them was simple yet striking. How the parents acted homophobic was on point, you could definitely feel the pressure in the families.

The cinematography was stunning, and genuine. Especially appreciating the landscapes conveying the lightness or heaviness of mood throughout the story. It blended well with the music of Pchy and other classical Thai music. There were also instrumentals in between conversations and moments that can really set the feeling between the character's conversations.

Rewatch Value, I personally feel close to this movie because of a lot of reasons. Especially the depth of regret and awe it makes me feel. It's so genuine and sincere that it makes me see myself in it. So I rewatch it from time to time to remind myself that I have to soak in the light and glory, that it did not matter what the world thought, what mattered was what Dew and Phop felt for each other. That they would be there even if the world turns its back against them. Ultimately, it was a great movie that I could feel my rejection and the comfort and embrace and home I sought and felt in someone most dearest to me. Everyone seeks that person, someone who makes us feel seen, that even these hardest times, could give greatest gifts. We were defined as who we are, and we will bravely fight the world even against everything.

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Nanno takes on different symbolisms and interpretations of her character, but she is definitely not human. Evident in being repeatedly killed but still made it out alive (Episode 2: Apologies) and existing in different eras without aging (Episode 12-13:BFFs). Some symbolize her as Satan, or Hellgirl, Devil, No One, God, or an experimented being. But I only see her fitting as what the title sees of her--- A girl from nowhere.

A character with a twisted ideal of justice who acts according to people's desires, pushing them to suffer stretched consequences to the extremes. And it even goes well according to her plan, deliberately ruining lives and blaming it on them for choosing to be selfish, for being a slave to hate and power. The story goes on in favor of her, always as she leads them to a path of no return.

Then when she's satisfied and had enough fun, she disappears traceless, all people remember is that she was Nanno, hated or glorified.

The series is just the worst of everything. The dark side of humans, terrified to embrace their vulnerabilities that it haunts them and destroys them. It's all about knowing what's really matters, is it riches and glory? Beauty and power? Apology and Forgiveness? More than humanity and mercy?

However, there is the slightest light in Episode 8: Lost and Found where Nanno comes across TK, a lonely thief boy, who had sincere love for her. This is a first for humanizing Nanno's soft spot for people who are empty. (Who knows maybe Nanno is the same?) or it's just plain pity.

Maybe Nanno manipulated TK or really loved him with all their similarity, who knows. But it's the only straightforward episode that was not psychotic or brutal. It was plain peace and comfort.

But I can say this for sure, Nanno acts so much like a judge who deems people respectable or disgusting, right or wrong by subjecting them to trials and observing them in dire situations in every episode's story where they are given the choice to opt out but are too drawn by the glory of desire that it traps them, making it hard for them to escape. It's like a genie's wish but with a price to pay.

I hope there's a season 2 backstory or sumthn to enrich us of the sense of it all. Beyond the rotten nature of man, what lies in the future then? And I do hope it does not anymore generalize all humans as glory greedy freaks who are cowards who can't fight back and take responsibility for their actions. The series presents too little opportunities for people to grow even if it's broken or dim.

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