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The Teacher's Diary was a pleasant surprise. Heartwarming, lighthearted, meaningful, sweet and funny, The Teacher's Diary has moments that feel earnest, sincere and touches your heart. The tightly-scripted story is simple: Two strangers who has never met before and spend the entirety of the film apart, but walked the same path - teaching rural kids in a remote floating houseboat school with no electricity, phone service or Internet. But a personal diary written by Ann, was discovered by Song and this connects them together.

The film is filled with a handful of jokes that provides a few laughters here and there. The editing was done well such that the alternating scenes of Ann and Song are presented coherently in the film. It was evenly paced and the story flows nicely as well. Not to mention, the widescreen cinematography of the lake location is simply stunning.

As with many romance comedies, the film won't work without its charming and likable leads. Of the two teachers, Ann, the female lead, is the better one - smarter, braver, skilled among the two, capable of adapting her life at the houseboat school with the kids. On the other hand, Song, the male lead, breaks his arm as soon as he reaches the school and struggling to teach the kids algebra maths (because he sucks at maths). Although they are different, they share the same ideals towards teaching the young. It's their passion and dedication towards teaching that brings them together as one. Their relationship troubles due to the nature of their jobs were well presented. All the kids are lively and likable as well.

Song's infatuation and admiration for Ann was sincere and it doesn't feel creepy at all. We can see that Song was genuinely fascinated by Ann's dedication towards teaching, through her personal thoughts and frustrations while teaching at the school. After Song leaves and Ann resumes her teaching at the school, she was touched that her dedication inspires others and starts to admire Song after hearing things about him from the kids and his writings in her diary. The film never overdoes the melodrama and making it overly sentimental.

Romance aside, the film touched on the true meaning of education. It highlights the problems in today's teaching practices. Education shouldn't be just for the sake of grades or marks, but for the sake of knowledge and understand the things around you.

Overall, it's the best romantic drama comedy I've seen this year. Rest assured, this film will leave you a big smile on your face the moment it ends. Very highly recommended. Two Thumbs up!

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Everyone knows the love story plot. Boy meets girl. Something bad happens and boy looses girl. Yet, they get back together. But then something very bad happens and boy really seems to lose girl. At the end (usually at an airport) the boy and girl somehow manage to get back together for the happy ending. The only exception to this plot formula is the Chinese version where boy meets girl and the rest is up to fate. "Teacher's Diary" is amazing just for the plot structure alone. It follows the standard love story plot but the fabulous creative element is that the boy and girl never actually meet until the final scene. This is genius and I loved it. Even if you're not a writer and don't know that there are only ten plots and every movie you see is just one of those ten plots with different characters, it doesn't matter. This is a good movie with comedy and character and worth all of the 8 stars I'm giving it.

Teacher's Diary, is a typical Thailand drama movie, with a common concept. At the beginning, I laughed a lot while watching this, considering a drama, it contains quite a handful jokes with a good proportion.

After a considerable amount of jokes, then comes the serious part, even though the serious part already coming, they still giving some jokes element in the middle, this is quite good actually, because the jokes aren't overriding the drama element and the romance as well.

The plot itself, usually I got to guess the ending correctly just by watching the beginning and middle part of a movie, but this one is unpredicted, well all in all this is a good movie.

The characters connection, from one another makes us(watchers) feel a warm and sometimes touched by the reality shown in this movie(floating school for poor people).

In the end, The Teacher's Diary: 9/10, is a warm, touching and funny movie.

Unexpectedly, this is how movie can give you everlasting smile after watching this movie.

I'm Indonesian, actually i never watch Thai drama-comedy, so this is the first time.

First, I wont give any spoiler whatsoever.. I'm just gonna review what i see and feel after watching this movie. Second, I'm sorry this movie is too good its like I'm biased and marketing this movie, which i'm not.. I just wanna share what i experienced.

The Teacher's Diary is a complete drama-comedy and heart-warming story mixed into one story that so original, so heart-touching.

The pace of the movie was beautifully done with how the two story- telling of the lead-male and lead-female are always changing in every scene, on everything they do from they started teaching. it gave some artistic feel to the movie.

The comedy itself is very funny without too exaggerating , who knows a simple comedy between teacher and the students/children can be so funny and so heartwarming at the same time.

The Soundtrack, oh my god, really-really touching and completing every scene imaginable. Its like playing Final Fantasy..when the music gives you chills in every scene, this one does it too.

All in, this magical little movie gives us the complete smile in our lips and soul after watching this movie. Call me exaggerating, but this movie is up there within 10 best drama comedy in the world. Including Three Idiots(India), My Sassy Girl(Korea).

Don't get me wrong, i like Hollywood movies, but they are never as good as Asian-drama comedy. I almost seen all Hollywood drama- comedy,even the good ones. They always missing the edge-perfect- heartwarming-details oriented thing.

The conclusion : Watch it! Don't judge the movie because it is Thai movie, If you don't watch it, you are missing big thing in your life, especially if you like good movie. Then prove me i'm not wrong I Actually watch it 2 times this last 2 days. it is that good

I rate 9/10 for this movie.

This movie underlines how much hollyweird sucks. The story, cinematography, acting, casting, script, everything, perfectly balanced, and charts a path into the deepest part of your heart to remind you of the power of love. The purity of the film is what I really liked, and our two protagonists look good, and well matched for each other. For the soulless and desensitized of the world, destroyed by the evil moral cancer of the united states and western countries, your scarred conscience cannot be reached by this movie. For all I know, that is like 90% of the world's population, so tormented they are by their evil intentions and base desires, culturally and spiritually impotent. But if you feel this movie, and feel its message, and are uplifted by it, be thankful. That means the dark lords of the evil western empire have been unsuccessful at destroying your soul, and you just might make it into heaven :) I am so grateful for the people behind this kind of work. Surely, they are the children of God.

This movie has the best elements for a feel good movie. The plot is around two teachers (song&ann) who gets appointed on an isolated house boat school. Ann was the former teacher of that school and and song gets her diary which brings a lot of change in him and he also leaves his thoughts in the diary. This movie is a smooth sailing movie that doesn't get you bored at any point.

Gorgeous and beautiful movie that I have ever seen in my life....This is not a film....This is an EPIC

This is the first time I've seen Thai movie. I just saw the poster and then start watching. But in the end I just realized how brilliant the Thai movie. This is full of comedy, romance, teaching, mindfull and dedication. This movie makes me fan of Thai. I think this is must watched movie for everyone.

Teachers diary is a fresh take on romedy Have only seen few other romedy that manages to have almost everything perfect like... THIS movie moves you,makes you smile and makes you feel good.

If it doesn't you are a stone.

The plot is well written but it did at a point or two become a little too much...ah but didn't gave myself a chance to argue with that

The lead pairs acting were so good and so compelling and the kids....just adorable

The environment another highlight of this movie

Also the cinematography and soundracks are another points worth appreciating

A well directed movie by Nithiwat Tharathorn.

Just seen this in 2019 and I wish I could had seen this before. Such an amzing movie which reflects good teacher's love on their students. Also very romantic.

My first Thai movies and lucky me it one of the best movie i ever watched.The story telling is very refreshing and atmost genuine with heart touching plots and memorable cinematography . Real essence of the people is well portrait. Every can surely watch this movie and make your day a memorable one. The film shows as that there is True Love for every one and if you don't get one ,wait for your "THE ONE"........

Good, the storyline is quite different from other films. It's interesting

When at first I saw the movie trailer I didn't find it amazing but after watching the movie it completely blew me of.The wonderful thing about this movie is that the sweet simple plot of this story a diary which connects the two lonely souls a fascinating and riveting account.The movie actually have been a very good learning experience it actually takes us from this virtual world to the practical world, a more realist in approach.The director have wonderfully crafted the movie and the movie actually breathes in a fresh life just like the sweet smell of soil after the first shower.The movie star cast was brilliant especially their acting breathes a new life, and one can connect to one self.Lastly I would also thank GTH for presenting us with such a wonderful movie.I have always been fan about the GTH production house as they deliver one of the finest movies of Thailand, and would be very happy if this movie is shown in India. Concludingly a hats of to each and every cast and crew associated with this movie. I give it 10/10. A wonderful,simple,lucid,poignant love story...................:)

Im not thai.. don't know thai language.. when i saw the poster of this movie i thought this will be a waste of time to see this.. but i downloaded it then it was a great surprise. yes this is the best movie i have ever seen in my life. after watching this i searched for another movie of same kind but couldn't find. so this movie is just a real magic. it goes in your heart and mind then make u love this. i wish to watch more movies like this.. so if u are looking at my review don't just go away.. download it watch it. collect a English subtitle. if u don't watch this or think that will be a waste time.. then i will say " bro/sis, u are gonna miss a special thing" its about real love. one man can fall in love with someone just by imagine her personality without even watching her. this movie has awesome scenes that will not let you to be bored. children are like flowers. they also made this movie meaningful. actor is little funny so as actress . u will enjoy!!

One of the best love story ever saw! Mabey the best. Just can't find in my memories something such original and light.

Very soft pleasant picture. Place for filming selected perfectly what create some special atmosphere while watching the movie.

Greate story and amazing actor's work make you feel whole range of emotions.

OST made ideal, just exactly what this film needed.

Thanks to actors, music, picture and script you have connection with characters and feeling the same what they are.

After watching amazing feeling of happiness will warm you a long long time.

Saw the film at the Thai film festival and absolutely loved it. The story telling was slightly messy at the beginning but the story is romantic and sweet and the location chosen was very authentic. Very moving film!

We have seen many feel good movies. But this one has an entirely different plot and storyline. With a unique backdrop.

A beautiful romance drama told in an unusual way with a moral story.

This intriguing question lies at the heart of The Teacher's Diary (Khid thueng withaya), a 2014 Thai romance drama directed by Nithiwat Tharathorn. Starring Bie Sukrit Wisetkaew and Ploy Chermarn Boonyasak, the film beautifully weaves romance, nostalgia, and the spirit of teaching into an emotional journey. Selected as Thailand's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, this movie has captured the hearts of many.

The story follows Song, a former wrestler turned teacher who is assigned to a remote floating school in a rural Thai province. Isolated from the outside world, he struggles with loneliness until he discovers a diary left behind by the previous teacher, Ann. As he reads about her experiences, challenges, and emotions, he begins to feel a deep connection with her, despite never having met her in person.

As time passes, Song writes his thoughts in the diary, sharing his experiences and emotions as if conversing with Ann. Later, Ann returns to the school and finds her old diary, now filled with Song's entries. As she reads through them, she begins to develop a longing for this man she has never met. The film builds tension around whether these two teachers, connected by words and shared experiences, will ever meet and what will happen when they do.

The film presents a unique and heartwarming concept: falling in love through written words. While the storyline follows a familiar romantic structure, the diary serves as a refreshing narrative tool, allowing emotions to build naturally. The balance between romance, humor, and drama makes the film engaging, though some may find the storyline a bit predictable. Ploy Chermarn's performance as Ann is convincing, showing a warm and determined character who is passionate about teaching. Bie Sukrit, in his first major film role, does an admirable job portraying Song's transformation from an unsure teacher to a man deeply connected to his work and emotions. However, their chemistry feels slightly off due to their lack of direct interactions.

Interestingly, Weir Sukollawat, who plays Ann's ex-boyfriend, adds another layer of complexity to the love triangle. His presence occasionally overshadows Song, emphasizing the contrast between Ann's past and present emotional struggles. The film carefully balances these dynamics, ensuring that each character's role in the story remains meaningful without disrupting the central romance. The director skillfully uses the floating school setting to enhance the film's themes of isolation, nostalgia, and connection. The cinematography is stunning, capturing the beauty of Thailand's rural landscapes. Long takes, especially in emotional scenes, add depth, though some sequences towards the end feel drawn out.

The film's soundtrack is well-chosen, with soft, nostalgic tunes that complement the mood perfectly. Background music enhances key moments, creating an emotional resonance with the audience. Beyond romance, the film subtly highlights the dedication of rural teachers, the struggles of education in remote areas, and the power of human connection despite physical distance. While it does not deeply critique Thailand's education system, it effectively highlights the challenges teachers face such as isolation, limited resources, and the impact of their work on students' lives encouraging viewers to reflect on the significance of education in rural communities.

The Teacher's Diary makes us reflect on how modern technology has changed the way we connect with others. In an era of instant communication, the film reminds us of the beauty of waiting, longing, and cherishing simple yet profound connections. While it may not be as intense as classic romantic dramas like Il Mare, it carries its charm with lighthearted warmth and heartfelt storytelling.

For fans of GTH films, this movie delivers the signature feel-good experience, but those who prefer realistic, less idealized romances may find it overly sentimental. Overall, The Teacher's Diary is a touching, beautifully shot film that will resonate with those who appreciate nostalgic, slow-burning love stories.

Rating: 8 out of 10 stars - A must-watch for romance lovers!

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This movie is very good. I think this movie mention about the adventure of good teachers.

There's nothing worse than making a good movie that doesn't get seen. I wanted to make people feel the same way I feel when I see a good movie. And I'm a sucker for a good movie.