i really enjoyed episode 7 because it showed us just how must is at stake emotionally for Phupha and the villagers. this is definitely a story that is centered around grief. Phupha and the rangers are grieving Torfun’s tragic early death. the kids and villagers are grieving Torfun’s absence from their lives, and they don’t even know she is dead yet. the beautiful, positive effect that Torfun had on all of their lives is so pivotal to the plot. it’s everything! she came in and was so supportive and loving and became part of the community so quickly! she was selfless with her love and they loved her so much in return. it seems like she was the first teacher who really integrated themselves into the community, and they all felt her presence. 3 month terms aren’t long, and i’m sure most of the teachers who come through know that they won’t be long and don’t try to really connect with the villagers.

I think what people mean when they say Tian reminds them of Torfun, is that he makes them feel the same way that Torfun did: selfless love from a stranger who just wants to teach kids and care for the people they encounter. He has a beautiful, caring spirit, and of course this reminds them of the other person who made them feel this way just months ago. a person who was suppose to return, but never did.

I hate that Tian is thinking they love him just because of Torfun’s heart being inside him. It’s because of the devotion he has toward Pha Phun Dao! They see that and are thankful! i’m sure they thought Torfun was one in a million, so they acknowledge the similarities.

Tian has done so much for the village, and the fact alone that he has Torfun’s heart wouldn’t be enough for Tian not to see his own value. But....if he was the one to kill her in the car accident....to take the life of their beautiful and precious Torfun...UGH! he sees himself as the jinx because he doesn’t see himself fully yet. he didn’t know he had the capacity to be so selfless and caring before. but that was in him all along, it’s just that circumstances made him face who he is and the type of impact he wants to have on the world. he showed himself that he can be selfless, but he can’t forgive himself for the horrible mistake he made.

we are seeing that the effect of losing Torfun is multidimensional. we see the guilt Tian feels, and we see the people who loved Torfun grieve her death on top of dealing with anger toward the person killed her in such a senseless act, and don’t forget the betrayal and broken trust that Phupha will feel considering how on multiple occasion Tian lied to him about not knowing Torfun/why he had her belongings.

*i got a whole lot of thoughts on what Phupha is feelings about Torfun and Tian but that’s another post*

i hope we get season 2 because i can’t see them wrapping up this so nice and neatly, considering how much time and care they put into conveying the complexities through the series so far.

i’ve never been so engulfed in not only the protagonist’s story, but also all the side characters and the complex conflicts that we are dealing with.

Personally I think it is unlikely that he was the one that hit her. But I think that was the car race he was in. Tian's reluctance to drive is tied to the previous statement, he was there it shook him.

Episode 1

We see Torfun get hit by the car. There was no other traffic on the street when Torfun was hit. Which just feels wierd to me.

My car nerd self wanted to see if we were shown the car. It's a silver Audi. I am willing to debate the make if you wish.

At a casino Tian gets invoved in hat has been presented as a car drag race. Notably the editing does not show the badge on keys of Tian, his friend or the man in the casino.

If we assume there it was a drag race, the car was losing by a margin.

Episode 5

It is confirmed that Tian's car when he was leaving the casino was silver. In that same scene he states the car was souped up.

Tian tells Doc Nam he does not drive.