When the World Falls Apart, Love Is the Only Thing Left — A Conversation with Director Aam Anusorn
Director Aam Anusorn (อาม อนุสรณ์) reflects during the making of Till The World Ends — a series born from fear, but driven by love. His vision turned a childhood nightmare into a universal love story.
📝 Note: This article is adapted and expanded from the original interview published by The BL Xpress on April 5, 2023. Special thanks to The BL Xpress for offering director Aam Anusorn (อาม อนุสรณ์) the space to share the personal, emotional, and artistic journey behind Till The World Ends — a series that continues to resonate deeply with audiences across the globe.
What would you say if the world ended tomorrow? This haunting image captures the emotional core of Till The World Ends: finding warmth, truth, and intimacy even as everything around us falls apart.
What Would You Do If Tomorrow Was the End?
That’s not just a question—it’s the core emotional dilemma at the heart of Till The World Ends, a Thai BL series that blends survival thriller, romance, and soul-searching into a story unlike anything else in the genre.
Behind the lens is Aam Anusorn, a filmmaker known for crafting deeply personal narratives wrapped in unconventional genres. But with Till The World Ends (TTWE), he didn’t just want to entertain. He wanted to say something true.
“This series is not just about romance,” Aam explained in his interview.
“It’s about what we choose to hold onto when everything else is falling apart.”
And that message has never felt more timely—or more timeless.
A Story Born From Childhood Fear
The original seed of Till The World Ends came from a surprisingly human place:
FEAR.
As a young boy, Aam was deeply affected by the Y2K panic. At just 11 years old, he believed the world could really end in the year 2000. That experience left a mark—not just on his memory, but on his sense of emotional urgency.
Inspired by a childhood fear of the apocalypse, Aam Anusorn transformed chaos into cinema. This surreal visual reminds us how even confusion can be reimagined into beauty and art.
Years later, as a filmmaker, he transformed that fear into narrative fuel. What if we knew we only had days left? Would we confess our love? Face our regrets? Would we break down, or would we begin again?
“The countdown to the end of the world is a metaphor,” Aam said. “It’s about confronting the truth. Not just about life and death—but about love, connection, and how we use our time.”
That philosophical heartbeat became the foundation of TTWE: a story that doesn’t just show love, but challenges the characters—and viewers—to examine what love really means when time is running out.
Not Your Typical BL
From the outside, Till The World Ends might look like another romantic Boys’ Love series. But one episode in, and you realize this isn’t built for comfort—it’s built for catharsis.
Aam infused the series with elements of slasher thrillers and psychological tension. Influenced by icons like Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson, he wanted to mix genre tropes while keeping the emotions grounded and human.
“I like to combine things people don’t expect—love with fear, beauty with horror. That’s how life actually feels sometimes,” he said.
The result? A show that gives you butterflies one moment and chills the next.
Real Chemistry, No Fan Service
Real chemistry can’t be faked. Best and Art brought raw emotion to their roles, proving that connection doesn’t come from fan service — it comes from honesty and trust between actor and director.
In an industry where “shipping culture” can overshadow performance, Aam made a conscious decision: he would not force chemistry. Instead, he let it emerge through the writing, the direction, and the trust between the actors.
The trio of Michael Kittisak, Art Pakpoom, and Best Anavil delivered emotionally charged performances that felt raw, natural, and deeply believable. Fans fell in love not because they were told to, but because they felt the truth behind the characters.
“I don’t write or direct to create fan service.”
Aam said.
“I direct actors to find their truth in the moment. That’s where the real chemistry comes from.”
And it shows.
A Risk That Paid Off
After the controversy to his earlier series Call It What You Want, Aam approached TTWE with modest expectations. He was proud of the story, but unsure if the world was ready to receive it.
Then something unexpected happened: the show took off. Particularly in the Philippines, international fans resonated with its sincerity, intensity, and emotional weight. Messages of love, healing, and gratitude flooded in.
“I didn’t expect the reaction,” Aam admitted. “But I’m so grateful. It reminded me why I started telling stories in the first place.”
Suddenly, what began as a personal project became a global conversation.
“Art Has No Gender. And Neither Does Love.”
Art has no gender. And neither does love.” This quote became a cornerstone of Till The World Ends and of Aam’s entire body of work — celebrating stories that transcend labels and speak to the heart.
One of the most powerful themes in Till The World Ends is its refusal to box love into a binary.
Aam was clear from the start: this wasn’t a series about “gay love” or “BL stereotypes.” This was a story about love—period.
“I believe love doesn’t need to be explained or justified,” he said.
“Art has no gender. And neither does love.”
This radical honesty is what made TTWE stand out. It didn’t lecture. It didn’t sensationalize. It just told the truth—and trusted viewers to feel it.
What Comes Next? A World After the End
Yes, Aam teased a possible Season 2. But don’t expect a simple continuation. If it happens, it will be more chaotic, more intense, and more emotionally devastating.
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Where TTWE focused on the countdown to collapse, Season 2 may explore the aftermath—and what it means to rebuild when everything’s been lost.
“I have so many ideas. But it depends on the fans, the cast, and the right partners,” Aam shared.
If TTWE taught us anything, it’s that people will show up when the story speaks to them. And there’s no doubt that this one did.
Why It Matters
Till The World Ends wasn’t made to go viral. It was made to say something real.
It’s a reminder that love isn’t always pretty. It’s not always safe. But in the face of fear, uncertainty, and endings—it’s the only thing we have that’s truly ours.
And for a director like Aam Anusorn, who dares to tell stories from the heart, that’s more than enough.
“Even if the world ends tomorrow, I want to know I told the stories I needed to tell.”
