Although short, the ending dialogue was very touching between Wanthong and Khun Paen. At the beginning when Wanthong and Khun Paen broke up after he showed up alive after the war with a new wife, when Wanthong asked him why can't he love her and only her like she loves him and then later when they argued because she didn't want her son growing up witnessing and believing that having many wives is okay and a norm, Khun Paen, his mother, even Chang's mother, almost everyone at that time, criticized Wanthong that her way of thinking was wrong. However, at the end, Khun Paen genuinely tells Wanthong, her way of thinking isn't wrong, it's just different from everyone else and that she was perhaps born a bit too early, ahead of her times. That made me cry so much. That was all she truly wanted, for the man she loves with all of her heart, mind, body, and soul to love her and only her. She belonged to Khun Paen and only him but couldn't be with him because of Khun Paen's own selfishness and Chang's, too.
Anyway, Wanthong was upset at Khun Paen for saving her, not letting her choose her own path at the end. Wanthong wanted to make changes to the unfair system/culture towards women back then and even if she has to die to be a pioneer, she was willing. Even if her death doesn't make immediate changes, it'll be a catalyst for changes in the future. However, Khun Paen said he really couldn't bear to see her die. He tells her that because of her strong will in being herself, never changing her way of thinking even though the world was against her, she HAS brought changes. He believes that changes doesn't always have to be exchanged with a life. Life is very precious. That was probably the loveliest thing he has said all drama long. Haha.
It was so bittersweet when Wanthong told Khun Paen that to be alive, the only thing that feeds her life are the memories that happened in that cave which are all about Khun Paen. Omg, that is so sad. Then watching Khun Paen walk out of the cave knowing that he'll never see her again because she's a dead woman now, was so tragic. I'm not sure which is more torturous, knowing someone is alive yet have to forget them like they're dead or knowing that they died like Chang? Anyway, I have no pity for Chang. He WILL NEVER change his ways. He's only crying because he drove her to death. Only through death can she free herself from Chang.
Khun Paen grew up though. He finally let Wanthong go because he knows he can't be that man for her. He will only hurt her.
Poor Wanthong, going through so much. Although, she chose death, but life gave her a second chance, very bittersweet, but quite satisfactory. I really liked the ending. P'Sant is huge on Buddhism and this time, I happen to agree with him. Hahah.
Hooorayyyy for the well deserved ratings!!!!
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