The Interest

The Interest (Thai: ผ่อนรักนอกระบบ) is an upcoming Thai film starring Vachirawit Chivaaree and Urassaya Sperbund. It will be directed by Waasuthep Ketpetch and produced by Parbdee Taweesuk. The film is an official remake of Han Dong-wook's 2014 South Korean film Man in Love. 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.[1][2]

The Interest
The Interest teaser poster
Directed byWaasuthep Ketpetch
Screenplay byMethus Sirinawin
Produced by
Starring
CountryThailand
LanguageThai

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. He encounters a simple woman (Yaya) struggling to take care of her ailing father and his hospital bills. She has a huge debt, so he strikes a deal with her to repay it, asking a favor to date him in return. He eventually falls in love with her, but later discovers that he has a terminal illness.[3]

Casts

Main cast

Pre-production

On 22 November 2022, GMMTV introduced one film The Interest during their "Diversely Yours" event at Union Hall Bangkok. The trailer which was shoot within a day at Pattaya, received a positive response.[4][5] Shooting will start around mid-2023.[6] Information on supporting cast and the exact release date is currently unknown.[7]

Previously, Sataporn Panichraksapong, managing director of GMMTV announced to invest 51% stake in Parbdee Taweesuk Co. Ltd. to extend its business model. The expectation is to build potential, to create quality series/films and improve Thai markets visibility around the globe. Producers Kamthorn Lorjitramnuay, Puchong Tuntisungwaragul, and Patha Thongpan represent Parbdee Taweesuk.[8]

References
  1. "Norwegian-Thai actress Urassaya set to star in new movie "The Interest"". scandasia.com. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  2. "BRIGHT VACHIRAWIT AND YAYA URASSAYA SET TO STAR IN NEW MOVIE THE INTEREST". hitc.com. 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  3. "Film Thailand The Interest Tayang 2023, Ada Bright Menjadi Bad Boy". olret.viva.co.id (in Indonesian). 27 November 2022. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  4. "Hello News | GMMTV2023". HelloAsian (in Thai). Retrieved 2022-11-29.
  5. "19 ซีรีส์ 1 ภาพยนตร์ จาก GMMTV ครบรสความบันเทิง ตลอดปี 2023". trueid (in Thai). 2022-11-24.
  6. "Behind the scene picture "The Interest"". Twitter. 2022-11-25. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  7. "Sinopsis Film Thailand The Interest, Ada Bright dan Urassaya". www.idntimes.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  8. ""GMMTV" announces plans to join forces with "Parbdee Taweesuk" to enhance potential and elevate Thai content to reach new heights in the global market". www.gmm-tv.com (in Thai). Retrieved 2022-12-10.
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