Name: Mr. Nice Guy & the Lonely Man
Genre: Romance
Released: 2023-01-01
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Earth Wachirawit Kanthayom, Nicchi Nitchapoom Chaianun, Euro Pratchakorn Nokaew, Novel Paruntawatt Wittayarutt, Pug Raywat Peanpojjananarth

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Chai is a recent graduate suffocated by his father’s rigid expectations, including an arranged courtship with a girlfriend he doesn’t love. One night, drowning his frustration at a bar, he meets Raffe, a warm and patient stranger who offers genuine kindness. A drunken encounter leads to a tender connection, but Chai must first confront his own internalized homophobia before accepting the love he craves. When his father discovers the truth, a violent confrontation forces everyone to re-examine their definitions of family and happiness. Using minimal dialogue and expressive montages, this Thai short film captures the messy, beautiful journey of self-acceptance and the slow healing of a father-son bond. It’s a heartfelt reminder that happiness sometimes means breaking free from the life others have planned for you.

Earth Wachirawit Kanthayom

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Nicchi Nitchapoom Chaianun

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Euro Pratchakorn Nokaew

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Novel Paruntawatt Wittayarutt

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Pug Raywat Peanpojjananarth

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jaffes_heart

Dec 29, 2023

9/10

I absolutely melted watching Chai and Raffe’s slow connection. The montage of them laughing together made my heart warm. Such a beautiful message about accepting yourself and finding love—and that ending kiss was everything!

logic_over_love

Jan 12, 2024

6/10

The story is sweet but relies heavily on montages to skip character development. The father’s turnaround happens too fast and feels unearned. For a 30-minute short, it’s fine, but don’t expect deep narrative layers. The slap scene is powerful though.

camerangles

Feb 8, 2024

8/10

Visually, this short film is a treat. The use of lighting and color to contrast Chai’s gray home life with the warm glow of Raffe’s apartment is stunning. The director lets scenes breathe without dialogue, relying on composition and music. A great example of show-don’t-tell.

queer_eyes

Mar 3, 2024

8/10

I appreciate how this film tackles internalized homophobia and the pressure of parental expectations without shying away from the painful reality. The scene where Chai’s father slaps him is gut-wrenching but important. It also subtly critiques the hypocrisy of parents who accept gay people in general but not their own child.

melody_miner

Apr 19, 2024

7/10

The music does a lot of heavy lifting in this film. The montage sequences are paired with a gentle piano score that perfectly captures the budding romance. I wish there was an official OST release because the songs are lovely. The lack of dialogue in key moments makes the music even more crucial.