Yes, no and maybe

Mean makes a love triangle

By Suwitcha Chaiyong
Photos by Varuth Hirunyatheb

The 2010 romantic lesbian movie Yes or No was a massive success internationally, especially in China and Taiwan. It’s not surprising, then, that the studio decided to follow it up with a sequel.

Yes or No 2 stars 20-year-old newcomer Apittha Klaiudom (Mean) in the part of Nan native Yam, who finds herself embroiled in a love triangle with Kim (Tina Supanart) and Pie (Aom Sushar).

The film begins when cute couple Kim and Pie have to separate to live in different provinces. Pie moves to Chanthaburi, while Kim becomes a trainee in Nan, where she meets Yam. Yam falls in love with Kim, but she tries to hide her feelings.

Student Weekly recently met up with Mean at a restaurant to chat about the making of Yes or No 2, due to hit cinemas on August 16.

Student Weekly: How did you feel about acting in the sequel to such a popular movie?

Mean: I felt stressed because the first film was such a big success and viewers loved the original characters. There were comments on the Internet saying that fans didn’t want a new character to destroy the relationship between Kim and Pie. But if fans of the first film see the sequel, they’ll see that each character has good reasons for their actions.

Student Weekly: What was it like playing a main character in the movie?

Mean: I still feel new to acting because I only had small part in my first film, Love Not Yet. In Yes or No 2, my character has to cover up her heartache by pretending to be cheerful. I had to try to express my character’s true feelings through my eyes.

Student Weekly: Did you feel awkward filming romantic scenes with an actress?

Mean: No. It was like being intimate with a close friend. I was so into my character that I didn’t feel awkward.

Student Weekly: Which scene was your favourite to film?

Mean: I enjoyed filming in Nan. We were on a mountain where the weather was only 10 degrees Celsius. The view was spectacular. I guarantee that this movie has some beautiful scenery!

Student Weekly: Do you think that long-distance relationships can work in real life?

Mean: Distance is an important factor. If the couple can’t be close, they might be more vulnerable to meeting somebody new. I experienced a long-distance relationship when my boyfriend went to study overseas. We kept in touch with online social networks and by using the Internet to call each other.

Student Weekly: How did you feel about singing live to promote the movie?

Mean: I was really excited. There’ll be a soundtrack album for the film with songs performed by Tina and Aom. I have a theme song too, called “Geb Rak [Secret Love].” I didn’t record it for the album, but I performed it in front of movie fans, including fans from China, Hong Kong and The Philippines. They gave me warm reception!

Student Weekly: What expectations do you have for the movie?

Mean: I don’t expect anything. I did my best, so now it’s up to viewers to decide if they like it. But I have confidence that the sequel offers more than the first film. It’s a light-hearted movie that’s suitable for everybody.

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