The spooky Thai drama “The Legend of Nang Nak” is airing

Thailand’s prowess with ghost drama series is showcased once again in “The Legend of Nang Nak,” which hits theaters across Asia next week.

Directed by Taweewat Wantha and written by Sorarat Jirabovornwisut, the couple behind Death Whisperer 1 and 2, the 30-episode series depicts a ghostly love story that defies the boundaries between life and death.

The series comes from production company Minds@Work and Thai terrestrial broadcasting group BEC World. International distribution is handled by IE Entertainment.

It begins airing on October 14 in Thailand on Channel 3 and on Netflix in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Myanmar. Viewers in Indonesia can stream on the Vidio and Viu platforms.

Set in the early 19th century, the story stars the duo Yiwha Preeyakarn and Job Thuchapon and features Nak, who is promised to Lord Sanpimarn. But she discovers love in Mak and flees to his village Bang Phra Khanong. Their love is challenged by Mak’s mother and a jealous acquaintance and endures. When Mak is called to war, Nak tragically dies in childbirth, leaving her spirit behind to await Mak’s return. As the villagers try to thwart her ghostly presence, Nak’s anger and her enduring love become forces to be reckoned with.

The intertwined fates of Nak and Mak unfold against a backdrop of social tensions and supernatural conflicts.

“The love story of ‘Nang Nak’ is a timeless and well-known Thai classic, comparable to Western fairy tales such as ‘Dracula’ or ‘Romeo and Juliet.'” My version offers a full spectrum of emotions that reflect Thai traditions – love, drama, comedy and horror. We enriched the story with historical details and new characters and explored the lives of Nak and Mak before they met,” said Narit (Pap) Yuvaboon, producer and managing director of Minds@Work.

Yuvaboon was previously part of Film Bangkok, where he played a key role in bringing acclaimed Thai films such as Fah Talai Jone (aka Tears of the Black Tiger), Bang Rajan and Bangkok Dangerous to festival and commercial success .

He founded his own company in 2016 and started with unscripted shows, including game show “Thai Mung”, variety talk show “Roo Jing Pa” and singing competition “Cloning Singing Contest”, before moving into drama series production with “Supernatural”. expanded romantic drama “Spirits of the Mekong River,” the romantic comedy “My Sweet Assassin,” the adventure fantasy “World of Himmapan,” and the fantasy actioner “The Blaze of Naga.”

Most recently, he was responsible for last year’s hit film “Tee Yod” (also known as “Death Whisperer”).” The sequel hits theaters in Thailand this week.