Film and Bua Team Up for Romantic Drama Series

The romantic drama series "Rak (To Love and Cherish)" has premiered, produced by Chu Chudapa Janthakhet and Gong Piya Sevatpikul from Screenshot. The series marks the first on-screen pairing of lead actor Film Thanaphath Gavilai and actress Bua Nalinthip Skulamphaimp. Film plays Rangsiman, a young television station owner and Daran's first love, while Bua portrays Daran, a strong-willed woman who sacrifices her dreams to support her family and works as a guard at Rangsiman's station.

The cast also includes rising stars Aston Ratipath Luengwarnpan as teenage Rangsiman and Niya Makela as teenage Daran, along with supporting actors including Boss Chayakamol (Sam Ranapon), Pond Polwich (Rangsrit), Karissa Springett (Natasha), Candy Supappassorn (teenage Natasha), Koi Tarika (Nantip), Pim Pimpanpun (Angkana), Koi Narumol (Chanthana), Focus Wachirawit (Danai), and Fern Panisara (Dao).

"Rak (To Love and Cherish)" is written by Ratree Athisathan and Prema Naphatthaburnin, directed by Chudapa Janthakhet. The story follows Daran (Bua), a young woman who abandoned her dreams to care for her family, until fate reunites her with Rangsiman (Film), her first love. However, their reunion is fraught with misunderstandings, pain, and hidden secrets waiting to be revealed.

Film shared insights into playing Rangsiman, explaining that the character differs dramatically between his teenage and working-adult years. "He appears heartless and workaholic, but there's been a transformation from childhood conflicts with Daran that shaped his adult character. What I love most is that Rangsiman isn't a one-dimensional character—he's wounded and has reasons for every decision, with emotions hidden in his gaze and silence, which is a real acting challenge."

Bua discussed her character Daran, saying "Daran is strong and will do anything to care for her family. She prioritizes others' feelings over her own and sacrifices everything for those she loves. She often keeps her emotions hidden because family comes first. She went from a promising student to ending up here, and there's a reason for it. I want viewers to not judge the character from what they see alone, because there's much more they don't know yet."

Aston, playing teenage Rangsiman, noted "Teenage Rangsiman is popular, smart, and a natural leader with determination. I had to do extensive research because his character has underlying issues and encounters something very dark. The challenge is showing his bright, charming side while gradually transitioning to becoming bitter and dark, and finding the right way to reach that point."

Niya, portraying teenage Daran, revealed "Teenage Daran is very bright, excels academically and in sports, with clear dreams and goals. She deeply loves her family. I did extensive research to understand what Daran was thinking at that time, which was genuinely difficult."