2gether: The Movie (Thai: เพราะเราคู่กัน The Movie; Phro Rao Khu Kan, lit. 'Because We Belong Together') is a 2021 Thai romantic comedy film based on a novel by author "JittiRain". It was directed by Weerachit Thongjila, Noppharnach Chaiwimol, and Kanittha Kwanyu and produced by GMMTV with "The One Enterprise". The film stars Vachirawit Chivaaree and Metawin Opas-iamkajorn.

2gether: The Movie
Directed byWeerachit Thongjila
Noppanat Chaiwimon
Khanitha Kwanyu
Based on
Because We Belong Together (เพราะเรา ... คู่กัน)
by
Still 2gether
Starring
Production
companies
Release dates
  • 4 June 2021 (2021-06-04) (Japan)
  • 21 November 2021 (2021-11-21) (Thailand)
Running time
107 minutes
CountryThailand
LanguageThai

Production

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The international success of 2gether: The Series and Still 2gether, led Japanese film distribution companies to approach GMMTV with film project offer. Originally, the film was supposed to be released on 22 April 2021 in Thailand;[1] however, the release got postponed due to an outburst of COVID-19 cases within the country.[2] On 4 June 2021, the film premiered in Japan,[3] and later on 11 November 2021, it was released in Thailand.[4] On 11 February 2022, the film was released on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar in Thailand.[5]

Reception

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In 2021, the movie premiered in 30 cinemas across Tokyo, Japan; citing overwhelmingly positive response, the studio expanded the release to 100 theaters.[6][7] The Japanese release of the 2gether: special music album, credits from Spotify[8] and Line Music,[9] received a warm reception. It debuted at 3rd rank on Oricon Daily Album Charts, ranked 7th on Oricon Weekly Album Charts and 4th on Billboard Japan Weekly Album Sales.[10]

Cast

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Character Cast
Tine Teepakorn Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win)
Sarawat Guntithanon Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright)
Green Korawit Boonsri (Gun)
Dim Sivakorn Lertchuchot (Guy)
Earn Rachanun Mahawan (Film)
Pear Pattranite Limpatiyakorn (Love)
Fong Thanawat Rattanakitpaisan (Khaotung)
Ohm Chayakorn Jutamat (JJ)
Boss Chanagun Arpornsutinan (Gunsmile)
Man Chinnarat Siriphongchawalit (Mike)
Mil Sattabut Laedeke (Drake)
Phukong Thanatsaran Samthonglai (Frank)
Type Jirakit Kuariyakul (Toptap)

Original soundtrack

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2gether Special Album
 
Soundtrack album
Length55:40
LanguageThai
LabelGMMTV

Singles

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Title Artist Released Ref.
Ten Years Later Metawin Opas-iamkajorn March 30, 2021 [11]
One Hug (กอดที) Vachirawit Chivaaree October 1, 2021 [12][13]

Special album

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Title Writer Artist Length Ref.
Tit Gup (Stuck On You)
  • Anan Puaniran
  • Panthawat Sathvilai
  • Patchara Rattanarun
Max Jenmana 03:32
Kan Goo อัจฉริยา ดุลยไพบูลย์ Bright Vachirawit 04:05 [14][15]
Tok Long Chan Kid Pai Aeng Chai Mai(ตกลงฉันคิดไปเองใช่ไหม) 04:08 [16]
Yang Koo Gun (Still Together) 03:59 [17][18]
Kon Nun Tong Pen Tur Win Metawin 04:19
Ten years Later 03:33
Kod Tee (One Hug) Bright Vachirawit 04:15 [19]
Tit Gup (Stuck On You) (Instrumental) 03:32
Kan Goo 04:05
Tok Long Chan Kid Pai Aeng Chai Mai 04:08
Yang Koo Gun (Still Together) 03:59
Kon Nun Tong Pen Tur 04:19
Ten years Later 03:33
Kod Tee (One Hug) 04:13
Total Length

55:40

Awards

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Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2021 Thailand Actors Award in Japan Best Actor Bright Vachirawit Won [20]
Best Couple Bright Vachirawit and
Win Metawin
Won

References

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  1. ^ "Hit Thai BL series '2gether' is now a movie". ABS-CBN. 22 March 2021. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Announce the postponement of 2gether the Movie". Instagram. 12 Apr 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  3. ^ "『2gether THE MOVIE』日本公開決定". CINEMA Life! (in Japanese). 23 March 2021. Archived from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  4. ^ "สิ้นสุดการรอคอย! "เพราะเราคู่กัน THE MOVIE" ฉาย 11 พ.ย.นี้ ทุกโรงภาพยนตร์ทั่วประเทศ". daradaily.com (in Thai). 1 November 2021. Archived from the original on 1 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  5. ^ "GMMTV on Instagram: ""สารวัตร-ไทน์" พร้อมกลับมาเติมเต็มความประทับใจ ให้แฟนๆ ชาวไทยอีกครั้ง กับภาพยนตร์ที่ทำให้ใจฟูแบบไม่รู้จบ "เพราะเราคู่กัน The Movie" 👉…"". Instagram. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  6. ^ "ส่องกระแสความแรง '2gether Special Album' จาก 'คู่กัน The Movie' ขึ้นติด 'Oricon Chart' ในญี่ปุ่น". workpointTODAY (in Thai). Retrieved 2021-10-23.
  7. ^ アップリンク京都. "2gether THE MOVIE". アップリンク京都. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
  8. ^ "2gether Special Album - Album by Bright & Win". Spotify. Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  9. ^ "2gether Special Album - Bright & Win - LINE MUSIC". Line Music. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  10. ^ "2gether スペシャル・アルバム【CD】【+Blu-ray】 | ブライト&ウィン". Universal Music (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-10-23.
  11. ^ Ten Years Later Ost. ภาพยนตร์ เพราะเราคู่กัน The Movie - WIN METAWIN, retrieved 2023-05-01
  12. ^ ทีมข่าวสยามนิวส์. "เปิดประวัติ ไบร์ท วชิรวิชญ์ จากดาวรุ่งสุดโด่งดังจากซีรีย์วาย สู่พระเอกซุปตาร์แห่งเอเชีย | สยามนิวส์". LINE TODAY (in Thai). Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  13. ^ "Bright Vachirawit Releases 2gether The Movie's Soundtrack with 'ONE HUG'". overseasidol.com. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  14. ^ คั่นกู Ost.เพราะเราคู่กัน 2gether The Series - ไบร์ท วชิรวิชญ์. GMMTV RECORDS. 10 March 2020. Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023 – via YouTube.
  15. ^ "Bright Vachirawit - Kan Goo (คั่นกู) Ost. 2gether The Series". February 25, 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  16. ^ ตกลงฉันคิดไปเองใช่ไหม Ost.เพราะเราคู่กัน 2gether The Series - ไบร์ท วชิรวิชญ์. GMMTV RECORDS. 15 May 2020. Archived from the original on 21 May 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ "วิเคราะห์เพลง 'ยังคู่กัน' ไบร์ท-วิน เพราะเรายังคู่กัน". The Thaiger (in Thai). 4 August 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2020.[permanent dead link]
  18. ^ ยังคู่กัน (Still Together) Ost.เพราะเรา(ยัง)คู่กัน Still 2gether - ไบร์ท วชิรวิชญ์, วิน เมธวิน, retrieved 2023-04-16
  19. ^ กอดที (ONE HUG) Ost.เพราะเราคู่กัน The Movie - Bright Vachirawit. GMMTV RECORDS. 1 October 2021. Archived from the original on 13 June 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023 – via YouTube.
  20. ^ "タイ俳優♡推し♡アワード~♡を届けよう!~". タイ俳優♡推し♡アワード~♡を届けよう!~ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-01-12.