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30 June drop for Chinese-Thai co-production; “When A Snail Falls in Love” expands Ben Lai’s bid to create a new genre of Asian content
26 June 2023
Chinese-Thai co-production, When A Snail Falls in Love, premieres globally on Tencent Video and WeTV on 30 June, further expanding Thai content’s footprint and adding one more title to executive producer Ben Lai’s Chinese-Thai development strategy.
Hong Kong-based Lai describes the 20-episode premium drama series as next-gen fusion, combining Chinese and Thai elements in a police-themed romance/suspense story adapted from Ding Mo’s novel of the same name.
“We wanted a Thai-Chinese fusion drama, something that is not Thai and not Chinese, but has its own recognisable style, its own look and feel,” Lai says of his multi-title Chinese-Thai slate, first announced towards the end of 2021.
When A Snail Falls in Love is Lai’s second Chinese/Thai co-production. He previously produced the Thai adaptation of Put Your Head on My Shoulder.
When A Snail Falls in Love is about a genius rookie female detective (played by Suwaphit Phirawattanakul) who struggles with interpersonal communication, is physically unfit and risks being dropped from the force.
Thai-Taiwanese singer/actor Bie Thassapak Hsu plays the cold veteran detective whose initial disdain slowly turns to admiration. When a serial killer resurfaces, their personal and professional relationship is put to the test.
When A Snail Falls in Love is co-produced by Tencent Video, Contech Television Shanghai Limited and Ben Lai’s Hong Kong-based Yam Cultural Limited.
Directed by Songsak Mongkolthong, When A Snail Falls in Love also stars Zuvapit Traipornworakit, Nitipong Pollachan, Sirinart Sugandharat, Nat Thewphaingam, Klaokaew Sinteppadon, Ratchapong Anomakiti and Pleo Sirisuwan.
The BGM is composed by award-winning local composer and record producer, Tomy Wai (Man Forty, Thousands of Changes II, Fire Heroes).
When A Snail Falls in Love’s release strategy gives early access to Tencent Video members, with two episodes released every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, starting from this Friday. Non-members will have access to one episode updated from Fridays to Tuesdays.
Chinese-Thai co-production, When A Snail Falls in Love, premieres globally on Tencent Video and WeTV on 30 June, further expanding Thai content’s footprint and adding one more title to executive producer Ben Lai’s Chinese-Thai development strategy.
Hong Kong-based Lai describes the 20-episode premium drama series as next-gen fusion, combining Chinese and Thai elements in a police-themed romance/suspense story adapted from Ding Mo’s novel of the same name.
“We wanted a Thai-Chinese fusion drama, something that is not Thai and not Chinese, but has its own recognisable style, its own look and feel,” Lai says of his multi-title Chinese-Thai slate, first announced towards the end of 2021.
When A Snail Falls in Love is Lai’s second Chinese/Thai co-production. He previously produced the Thai adaptation of Put Your Head on My Shoulder.
When A Snail Falls in Love is about a genius rookie female detective (played by Suwaphit Phirawattanakul) who struggles with interpersonal communication, is physically unfit and risks being dropped from the force.
Thai-Taiwanese singer/actor Bie Thassapak Hsu plays the cold veteran detective whose initial disdain slowly turns to admiration. When a serial killer resurfaces, their personal and professional relationship is put to the test.
When A Snail Falls in Love is co-produced by Tencent Video, Contech Television Shanghai Limited and Ben Lai’s Hong Kong-based Yam Cultural Limited.
Directed by Songsak Mongkolthong, When A Snail Falls in Love also stars Zuvapit Traipornworakit, Nitipong Pollachan, Sirinart Sugandharat, Nat Thewphaingam, Klaokaew Sinteppadon, Ratchapong Anomakiti and Pleo Sirisuwan.
The BGM is composed by award-winning local composer and record producer, Tomy Wai (Man Forty, Thousands of Changes II, Fire Heroes).
When A Snail Falls in Love’s release strategy gives early access to Tencent Video members, with two episodes released every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, starting from this Friday. Non-members will have access to one episode updated from Fridays to Tuesdays.
Published in the 26 June-9 July 2023 issue of ContentAsia's eNewsletter
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