In his essay, "The coming-of-age Con", writer Cody Delistraty wrote that one does not "come of age; you just age. Adulthood, if one must define it, is only a function of time, in which case, to come of age is merely to live long enough to do so." Writing about cinematic tropes where teenage characters experience an epiphany before they enter society, Delistraty believed that the strongest coming-of-age examples are the ones that never fail to mention the honesty of things. Often, it is not always simply about "standing in the rain, watching a carousel (and) finally feeling grown-up," as Delistraty laments, but the shortcomings- of not knowing what to decide, of being disadvantaged, of feeling like you can do more that help to shape these characters realistically. The more tangible it gets, the more relatable it becomes.
It would also take exceptional experiences to bring these honest moments to life on screen, one that "PP" Krit knows all too well. "There are so many processes to become one character," says the Thai actor and singer/songwriter. "The easy part for me was that I developed most characters I had played, and in some ways, half of the character is me." The 24-year-old spent the posterior of his teenage years in the entertainment scene, thanks to his performance as Tewkao in the celebrity-filled My Ambulance. But it was not until the scene-stealing turns in / Told Sunset About You that he got to play the titular character of a memorable teenager with a particular view of the world - one that truly showcases his flair in acting.
This story is from the September 2023 edition of MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia.
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