Drama Digest
When you choose a path but life has something else in store for you, then what do you do? Do you go with the flow or do you go back to your chosen path?
Pinprai dreams of being a doctor but unforeseen circumstances force her to drop out and return to her family business which is an elephant camp.
She has a tough time adjusting and managing to the hard life at the camp. It is here she meets an attractive farmhand called Kritsada (Kris). He helps her with the transition and also takes care of her.
Kris has a secret past. He is the heir to the Kitiyothin empire, a family that does business with Pinprai. But he is considered lazy and a playboy. He has a sister Pornpit who is in love with their adopted brother Nimit. But Nimit likes Pin.
Owing to a series of misunderstandings, Nimit and Kris do not get along. Also, Kris’s father hands over the running of their family business to Nimit. He also sends Kris out into the real world by getting him a job at the elephant camp so that he learns.
Pin’s stepfather wants to close the elephant camp. He spreads a vicious rumor about it and also poisons the elephants which makes them act crazy. In the rampage, the mahout Merit is killed. Owing to this, Pinprit and Kris escape into the forest. It is here, that they fall in love.
Pichit, a cop and Pin’s friend Noi try to find out the truth. Also, the mahout Merit is alive owing to the timely help from Kris.
Will the elephant camp be saved? Will Kris be reunited with his family? Will his truth affect the bond with Pin?
The series answers all this and more. It is filled with surprises.
The Feel-Good Part
The costumes and visuals are on point. In addition, the dialogue writing is quite good.
The performances of the male and female leads are great. Their chemistry is also excellent.
The rapport between the humans and elephants (a symbol in Thai culture) is emotional.
The Disappointing Factor
The script is average and is not as good as the earlier version released in 2001.
In-Depth Analysis
When you plan life in a certain way, God (or in this case elephants) has other plans.
The same holds true for Pinprai. She dreams of being a doctor but cannot as she has to return to take over her family business which is an elephant camp. Kris, is an heir to a rich family but has no respect for hard work. When his father hands over the reins of the business to his adopted brother Nimit, Kris is angry. His father gets him a job at Pin’s camp so that he understands the value of work.
Pin’s stepfather wants the camp to shut down and creates chaos that forces Pin and Kris to run away. Being in a difficult situation brings them closer and they fall in love.
The series is not just about Pin saving the camp but also Kris’s growth from hardly working to hard working.
Star Power
The real heroes are the elephants. Grace Athianatasak and Ben Kulnoppakiet are fabulous as Pinprai and Kris. The other cast members are also equally good.
Overall Opinion
If you like comedy and romance, then this is a good watch.
