Hormones
2013
Original language: Thai
- drama
The story
High school students in Bangkok wrestle with issues such as sex, teen pregnancy, drugs, school violence, family turmoil and more in this Thai drama.
What it’s like
Bright, sun-warmed school corridors and crowded Bangkok streets, with a loose, handheld camera that stays close to restless teenagers, give this Thai series an unpolished, lived-in texture. Daylight dominates, with fluorescent classrooms, humid afternoons and the glow of late-night city lights, and the soundtrack leans on bouncy pop and sentimental ballads that swing between giddiness and ache. Its vibe is messy, warm and melodramatic, with a rhythm of quick cuts and emotional spikes that suits a weekend binge or a comfort rewatch with friends. The emotional register runs from playful to heartbreaking, following a circle of students through crushes, shifting alliances and the slow collapse of trust as love triangles tangle. Intensity is high: sex and teen pregnancy are treated frankly, drug use is shown, school violence erupts in several scenes, and infidelity drives much of the drama, with emotional cruelty landing hard. Not gentle, and not for anyone wanting low stakes. It is for viewers who enjoy candid, emotionally raw coming-of-age drama and do not mind being unsettled along the way.
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