I think a lot of those comments/post criticizing how Sam and Mon only got together because the grandma allowed it are coming from those who aren't Asian. I understand that because the culture is different they might find it aggravating but honestly GAP is meant to be a happily ever after type of show (with telenovela elements of Lakorns) and being accepted by family is the ultimate Happily Ever After for an Asian person who is sapphic. Family is no. 1, there's duty and there's shame in disrespecting parental figures ingrained from birth for all of us. Almost all of your decisions and life choices are judged by familial acceptability. I genuinely teared up when the grandma said that Sam "has done enough" for her and it resonated a lot because 1. it said that Sam has fulfilled her duty to the family and 2. she is accepted. When Sam knelt down and bowed I felt and related to her relief and gratefulness even though I understand that it was the grandma that was wrong for her homophobia.
This. 👆 I’m not going to misrepresent myself as part of Asian culture (I am not), but it’s important (to me) that as someone on the outside of that without full understanding of the finer nuances/circumstances of those beautiful cultures, I reserve my judgement instead of plowing ahead in ignorance. Thanks for the articulation, OP. I think it’s important to point this out. Was I disappointed that it felt like Sam chose grandma and didn’t fight for Mon? Yes. Did I also understand that I couldn’t comprehend the magnitude of filial piety since I’ve never been obligated to live by it? Absolutely. The mere fact that episode 12 happened how it did and two women GOT MARRIED is mindblowing to me. You barely see that in western media, let alone eastern (that I’ve seen).
Was it a perfect show? No, of course not. But if someone can point me to perfect wlw representation in media, please do so (not holding my breath). Considering it’s one of (if not THE) first gl’s in Thailand, I thought they did a pretty damn good job. Props to OP for calling out the judgmental nitpickers, props for idol factory for taking a chance on such a show, props to the crew/director/cast for their dedication. Participating in a production like that in a country where queer relationships aren’t even legal has to be difficult.












