{"id":27815,"date":"2026-06-05T14:14:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T07:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/?p=27815"},"modified":"2026-06-05T14:14:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T07:14:43","slug":"friday-future-lister-boss-kuno-and-the-meaning-behind-the-frame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/th\/2026\/06\/05\/friday-future-lister-boss-kuno-and-the-meaning-behind-the-frame\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Future Lister: Boss Kuno and the Meaning Behind the Frame"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lights, camera, action. Explore Boss Kuno\u2019s films and series on love, identity and culture through his lens.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Film has a way of staying with us long after the credits roll. Sometimes it is the visuals, the thrilling storyline or the cliffhanger ending. Other times, it is a scene, a conversation or a feeling that feels strangely familiar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stories that leave the deepest impression often tap into something personal. They reflect experiences we recognise, emotions we have felt or questions we continue to carry. In this way, film becomes more than entertainment. It becomes a space where people see parts of themselves and the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naruebet \u201cBoss\u201d Kuno works within this space with a clear focus on character and emotion. He has worked in the industry for many years and has become one of Thailand\u2019s most recognised directors in recent years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through his body of work, we explore a creative journey told through two series and one film, connected by his perspective on identity and relationships, with a focus on LGBTQ+ narratives within contemporary Thai storytelling in time to celebrate Pride Month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Years of Storytelling and Screenwriting in Thai Entertainment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Boss has built a body of work across both writing and directing that spans more than 15 years in the Thai entertainment industry. He first gained attention as a screenwriter on Hormones: The Final Season<\/em> (2015) and later as a director with Project S The Series<\/em> (2017), in the Side by Side<\/em> episode, which earned nominations for Best Director and Best Script (with Pattanat Phibunsawat) at the 9th Nataraja Awards. He went on to direct My Ambulance<\/em> (2019), which also received a nomination for Best Director at the 11th Nataraja Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now in his 30s, he is regarded as one of Thailand\u2019s leading young filmmakers, known for his ability to move between television and film with a strong sense of character and storytelling. His early directorial work established him as a fresh voice in Thai cinema, while his writing continues to shape some of the country\u2019s most widely recognised series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I Told Sunset About You <\/em><\/strong>(2020)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A coming-of-age story set in Phuket, shaped by longing and emotion, where Phuket becomes a cinematic landscape of identity and first love.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I Told Sunset About You<\/em> (2020), a Thai coming-of-age series, became a cultural moment for its honest take on love, identity and teenage emotion. It follows Teh and Oh-aew, played by Putthipong \u201cBillkin\u201d Assaratanakul and Krit \u201cPP\u201d Amnuaydechkorn, as they navigate friendship, growing up and feelings they cannot easily name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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