Love You To Debt (Thai: สินเชื่อ..รักแลกเงิน) formerly The Interest (Thai: ผ่อนรักนอกระบบ),[2] is a 2024 Thai film starring Vachirawit Chivaaree and Urassaya Sperbund.[3][4] Directed by Waasuthep Ketpetch and produced by Parbdee Taweesuk,[5] this movie is an official remake of Han Dong-wook's 2014 South Korean film Man in Love.[6] The story is about a debt collector who falls in love with a woman struggling to take care of her ailing father due to financial issues.[7][8][9][10] It was released on 25 April 2024 in Thailand.[11][12]
| Love You to Debt | |
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 Teaser poster | |
| Directed by | Waasuthep Ketpetch |
| Screenplay by | Methus Sirinawin |
| Based on | Man in Love by Han Dong-wook and Yu Gap-yeol |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Wongwattana Chunhavuttiyano |
Release dates |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | Thailand |
| Language | Thai |
| Box office | ฿25.3 Million[1] In Thailand till 26 May 2024 |
Plot
A low-level debt collector (Bright) goes around the neighborhood streets harassing shop owners and collecting debts for the loan shark he works for.[13][14] He encounters a simple woman (Yaya) struggling to take care of her ailing father and his hospital bills.[15][16] She has a huge debt, so he strikes a deal with her to repay it, asking a favor to date him in return.[17] He eventually falls in love with her, but later discovers that he has a terminal illness.[18][19][20]
Casts
| Character | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright) | Bo | Debt Collector[21] |
| Urassaya Sperbund (Yaya) | Im | Girl taking care of her ailing father[22] |
| Pornchita Na Songkhla | Wan | Supporting Role |
| Niti Chaichitatorn | Richy | Supporting Role |
| Thanaboon Kiatniran | Pad | Supporting Role[23] |
| Wongsakorn Rassamitat | Boon | Supporting Role |
| Watchara Pan-Iam | Odd | Supporting Role |
| D Gerrard | Prasit | Supporting Role |
| Pakpoom Jongmanwattana | Ek | Supporting Role |
Other Casts
- Wanwimol Jensawamethee
- Kathaleeya McIntosh
- Songsit Roongnophakunsri
- Sarut Vichitrananda
Reception
Love You To Debt became one of the most anticipated movie in 2024.[24] On 22 April 2024, the premier of the movie for delegates was held in Bangkok and the performance of the lead were applauded.[25] The movie has received positive responses from the public post theatre release.[26] Citing positive response, the production house expanded the release to 6 other countries outside Thailand which includes Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Paris, Taiwan & Indonesia.[27]
In 2024, Love You To Debt became highest grossing Thai movie on its first weekend earning ฿9.6M, 5th in highest income generating and highest grossing film under GMMTV production.[28][29][30]
The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy would present Love You To Debt on “Thai Movie Day” in Paris, on May 27, 2024, at Publicis Cinémas on Champs-Élysées.[31]
Music
The song "Forever Blue" by Arch Tremors ft. Lollo Gardtman is played in the first trailer released in 2022.
| Title | Artist | Channel | Length | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Na Thong" | Vachirawit Chivaaree | GMMTV | 4:06 |
Production
Development
On 22 November 2022, GMMTV introduced the film during their "Diversely Yours" event at Union Hall Bangkok.[32] The trailer which was shot within a day at Pattaya, received a positive response.[33][34] Information about supporting cast and the exact release date is currently unknown.[35][36][37]
This movie is a joint production with Parbdee Thaweesuk , a quality production team, along with Waasuthep Ketpetch from The Gifted Graduation series as director.[38]
Previously, Sataporn Panichraksapong, managing director of GMMTV announced that their parent company The One Enterprise will invest 51% stake in Parbdee Thaweesuk Co. Ltd. to extend its business model.[39] The expectation is to build potential, to create quality series/films and improve Thai markets visibility around the globe.[40] Producers Kamthorn Lorjitramnuay, Puchong Tuntisungwaragul, and Patha Thongpan represent Parbdee Taweesuk.[41][42][43]
Filming
On 11 July 2023, the shooting finally commenced in Pattaya, Thailand, after a pre-production phase of countless meetings, script revisions, location scouting, casting sessions, meticulous planning, assembling a talented cast and crew.[44][45] Bright Vachirawit was trained by the Panna Stunt Academy,[46] rigorous practice got involved in creating dynamic and impactful action sequences.[47][48][49] In October 2023, the final shooting got wrapped.[50][51] On 17 October, the official trailer of the movie was released.[52][53]
