The Only Living Boy in Bangkok

The Only Living Boy in Bangkok follows Sea Tawinan Anukoolprasert, a gifted young pianist studying at Chulalongkorn University's Music Faculty. Hailed as one of the best in the country, Sea's success is shadowed by the pressure, emotional and physical abuse inflicted by his controlling father, who has molded him from childhood to be the greatest-at any cost. His brilliance is not enough; perfection is demanded.

At university, Sea meets Jimmy Jitaraphol Potiwihok, an older, equally talented musician from a humbler background. What almost begins as one sided rivalry turns into a secret, sexually charged relationship. They agree to keep things physical-no romance, no strings. But as time passes, boundaries blur.

Jealousy brews when Jimmy accuses Sea of being too close with other men, despite their agreement to remain exclusive. Jimmy's outburst turns violent, shaking Sea and dredging up repressed memories of the trauma he endured as a child-not just from his father, but also from his piano tutor.

Shattered and overwhelmed, Sea walks away from Jimmy and their toxic dynamic. Years later, they meet again-but Sea is engaged to someone else, and the wounds between them remain, unhealed.

TRIGGER WARNING: this story contains r*pe, abuse and toxic behavior