Science fiction and socially conservative Thailand are an unlikely mix explored in the upcoming anthology series ‘Tomorrow and I’, which global streamer Netflix will release later in 2024.
Directed by Paween Purijitpanya, the four-part show reinterprets everyday scenarios in intriguing ways. The 70-minute episodes cover: bringing loved ones back from the dead through the use of cloning technology; intelligent sex robots; how artificial intelligence could change Buddhist teachings from their firmly traditional position; and how people might become dependent on ‘octopuses’ to make ends meet in perpetually flooded cities.
The cast includes Pakorn Chatborrirak, Violette Wautier, Waruntorn Paonil, Treechada Hongsyok, Ray Macdonald, Timethai, Thongchai Thongkuntom, Aelm Thavornsiri, Pongsatorn Jongwilas, Chananticha Chaipa and Wanichaya Pornpanarittichai.
Purijitpanya has previously written, directed or edited parts of the 2007 film ‘Body’, 2008’s ‘4bia’ and its 2009 sequel ‘Phobia 2’, as well as the 2012 feel-good film ‘Seven Something’, the groundbreaking film from 2021. titled ‘Ghost Lab’ and a critically acclaimed episode of the ‘Liberation’ episode of season 2 of ‘Girl from Nowhere’.
The show was first announced earlier this year as Netflix expanded its production line in Southeast Asia. Now the streamer is further teasing it as part of its ‘Geek Week’ showcase and has now released a teaser trailer.
“This groundbreaking anthology series is Netflix Thailand’s first sci-fi title, where we continue to push the boundaries of local storytelling,” the company said in a statement.
Produced by Jungka Studio, “Tomorrow and I” is part of a growing lineup of Thai content supported by Netflix. It has also launched the horror anthology series “Terror Tuesday: Extreme,” based on a popular radio show; an exploration of faith and social issues in “The Believers”; retroperceptions of sex and intimacy from the 1970s in “Doctor Climax”; and ‘Master of the House’, a deluxe revision of the ‘lakorn’ or Thai soap opera genre and the first Thai title to reach the top spot in the Global Top 10 TV series rankings (non-English ).
Watch the trailer for ‘Tomorrow and I’ here.