Love Destiny (TV series)
Love Destiny (Thai: บุพเพสันนิวาส; RTGS: Bupphesanniwat; IPA: [bùp.pʰeː.sǎn.ní.wâ:t]) is a 2018 Thai historical television series that originally aired on Channel 3 from February 21 to April 11, 2018 for 15 episodes. The series contains elements of romance, comedy and time travel.[1][2] Starring Ranee Campen and Thanawat Wattanaputi, Love Destiny was a major hit in Thailand and gained popularity across Asia, contributing in a rise of tourists in filming locations.[3] Success factors were attributed to its elaborate screenplay, costumes, and locations.[4]
| Love Destiny | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Romance Comedy Drama Historical Time Travel |
| Based on | Bupphesanniwat by Rompaeng |
| Written by | Salaya Sukanivatt |
| Directed by | Pawat Panangkasri |
| Starring | Ranee Campen Thanavat Vatthanaputi Louis Scott Susira Nanna Parama Imanothai |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of episodes | 15 + 3 special episodes |
| Production | |
| Producer | Arunocha Bhanubandhu |
| Running time | 150 minutes |
| Production company | Broadcast Thai Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | Channel 3 |
| Picture format | High-definition (HDTV) 1080i 16:9 |
| Audio format | Dolby Digital |
| Original release | February 21 – April 11, 2018 |
The lakorn, set in Ayutthaya Kingdom, during the reign of King Narai is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Rompaeng, the penname of Chanyawi Somprida.[5] The novel got the Seven book award in 2010 and was adapted into a television drama for the first time in this series. The television adaptation was done by Broadcast Thai Television, script-written by Sanlaya and directed by Pawat Panangsiri.[6]
A second season with the title Prom Likit (Thai: พรหมลิขิต) is planned to air in 2021.[7]
Synopsis
Kadesurang (Ranee Campen) was a history student. While traveling back home from a school excavation trip in Ayutthaya, Kadesurang and her friend, Rueng (Parama Imanothai), got into a car accident. Kadesurang woke up in the body of Karakade (การะเกด), the daughter of the ruler of Phitsanulok, who's currently living in Ayutthaya, the capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, during the reign of King Narai (1656–1688). She lives in the residence of King Narai's chief astrologer, Chaophraya Horathibodi (เจ้าพระยาโหราธิบดี) and is the father of her fiancé, Det (เดช) (Thanawat Wattanaputi), a foreign ministry official holding the noble title of Muen Sunthon Thewa (หมื่นสุนทรเทวา). The eccentric and goofy behavior of a modern-day woman like Kadesurang shocks everyone, but her kindness makes them change their attitude towards her, winning their hearts and minds eventually. She amazed the people with her knowledge of the era (historical events) and questioned the knowledge she learned in the future whether those information based on truth or fabrication.
The drama also includes the Ayutthayan embassy accredited to the court of King Louis XIV of France, with Pan as ambassador. And the successful enterprise of Phra Phet Racha, King Narai's xenophobic regent, to seize power and get rid of the Christians in the kingdom. The coup is supported by the Buddhist clergy and Narai's own daughter, Princess Sudawadi, and leads to the execution of Phaulkon, who held the position of Prime Counsellor of Ayutthaya and assuming the Thai noble title Chao Phraya Wichayen (เจ้าพระยาวิชาเยนทร์).[8]:59,64
Cast
Main
- Ranee Campen as Kadesurang / Karakade
- Thanawat Wattanaputi as Det, son of Chaophraya Horathibodi and Champa
- Louis Scott as Constantine Phaulkon
- Susira Nanna as Maria Guyomar de Pinha, Phaulkon's wife
- Parama Imanothai as Rueng / Ruengrit
- Kannarun Wongkajornklai as Lady Chanwat, daughter of Lek and Nim
Supporting
- Praptpadol Suwanbang as King Narai
- Sarut Vijittranon as Phra Phet Racha, Narai's regent
- Jirayu Tantrakul as Luang Sorasak, Phra Phet Racha's son
- Nirut Sirijanya as Chaophraya Horathibodi, Narai's chief astrologer
- Chamaiporn Jaturaput as Lady Champa, Chaophraya Horathibodi's wife
- Surasak Chaiat as Kosa Lek, Narai's foreign minister
- Chartchai Ngamsan as Kosa Pan, Lek's younger brother
- Rachanee Siralert as Lady Nim, Lek's wife
- Ampha Phoosit as Prik, Champa's attendant
- Vimon Panchalijunha as Chuan, Champa's attendant
- Janya Thanasawaangkoun as Phin, Karakade's attendant
- Ramida Prapatsanobon as Yaem, Karakade's attendant
- Witsarut Himmarat as Choi, Det's attendant
Special appearances
- Paweena Chariffsakul as Kadesurang's mother
- Banjerdsri Yamabhaya as Kadesurang's grandmother
- Tachaya Prathumwan as Phra Pi, Narai's adopted son
- Natanop Chuenhirun as Si Prat, Det's older brother
- Thongkao Pattarachokechai as Maria's father
- Suzana Renaud as Clara, Maria's attendant
- Wariya Thaisaet as Claudia, Maria's attendant
- Watcharachai Sunthornsiri as Achan Chi Pa Khao (White-Robed Master)
- Wiksawaweet Wongwannlop as Luang Si Yot, Narai's minister
- Peter Tuinstra as Simon de la Loubère
Original soundtrack
- "Bupphesanniwat" (บุพเพสันนิวาส), opening theme by Saranyu Winaipanit
- "Phiang Sop Ta" (เพียงสบตา; Just Eye Contact), ending theme by Sarunrat Dean
- "Ochao Oei" (ออเจ้าเอย; "Thou Oh Thou") by Pete Pol
- Special version by Thanavat Vatthanaputi
- "Thoe No Thoe" (เธอหนอเธอ; "You Oh You") by Wathiya Ruangnirat
- Special version by Ranee Campen
Ratings
In this table, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (AGB Nielsen) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Bangkok | ||
| 1 | February 21, 2018 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 2 | February 22, 2018 | 4.8% | 7.5% |
| 3 | February 28, 2018 | 7.3% | 11.6% |
| 4 | March 1, 2018 | 8.2% | 13.0% |
| 5 | March 7, 2018 | 11.4% | 16.0% |
| 6 | March 8, 2018 | 12.6% | 19.8% |
| 7 | March 14, 2018 | 14.8% | 20.5% |
| 8 | March 15, 2018 | 15.5% | 22.8% |
| 9 | March 21, 2018 | 16.0% | 23.4% |
| 10 | March 22, 2018 | 16.0% | 21.4% |
| 11 | March 28, 2018 | 17.4% | 22.6% |
| 12 | March 29, 2018 | 17.4% | 23.9% |
| 13 | April 4, 2018 | 17.4% | 21.8% |
| 14 | April 5, 2018 | 17.9% | 23.9% |
| 15 | April 11, 2018 | 18.6% | 23.4% |
| Average | 13.3% | 18.5% | |
Specials
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (AGB Nielsen) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Bangkok | ||
| Special 1 | April 12, 2018 | 10.1% | 12.6% |
| Special 2 | April 18, 2018 | 8.6% | 12.3% |
| Special 3 | April 19, 2018 | 8.0% | 12.5% |
| Average | 9.1% | 12.5% | |
References
- hermesauto (2018-03-31). "Prisoners in Thailand get to watch mega drama hit Love Destiny - by popular demand". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
- http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/opinion/30342872
- Finlay, Leslie. "Love Destiny: The Kitsch Period Drama Taking Thailand by Storm". Culture Trip. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
- "Venerating the past, traditional costume fever grips Thailand". Reuters. 2018-04-12. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
- "รอมแพง เธอคือใคร? ใยคนอยากรู้จักกันทั้งเมือง", http://www.newtv.co.th/news/12576, accessed March 29, 2018.
- ^"บุพเพสันนิวาส", http://www.ch3thailand.com/ละครช่อง3/second/477/บุพเพสันนิวาส.html, accessed March 29, 2018.
- https://www.thairath.co.th/entertain/news/1254821
- Chakrabongse, C., 1960, Lords of Life, London: Alvin Redman Limited
External links
- Official website (in Thai)