TV series

The Sorrow of Mae Ai

2018 · 1 season

A slow-burning melodrama that immerses you in a young woman's moral descent, blending glamour with guilt and family shame.

Overview: A story of Daonin, a poor country girl who was tricked to work as a prostitute in Bangkok. Just as Daonin's life could not get any worse, she was picked up by a talent spotter who groomed her into a highly sought after superstar. Seduced by her new-found fame and fortune, Daonin refuses to acknowledge her poor family and past livelihood for fear of losing her status. Lies started to pile up, leading her into a corner where she has no choice but to face the consequences of her actions.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, class, family, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
class
family
betrayal
redemption
Places: big city
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild