In Pluto, the Thai sapphic drama that became a regional obsession, Tipnaree Weerawatnodom and Rachanun Mahawan, better known by their respective nicknames, Namtan and Film, circle each other through deception and half-truths.
Off screen, the irony is that there is nothing convoluted about their relationship. Their connection, as it turns out, is disarmingly genuine.
On set for this cover shoot, which took place in Paris, where the cold clung to the body with persistence, the pair showcased a kind of unstudied synchronicity. They moved around each other the way old friends do; with soft smiles exchanged, jokes traded, shoulders brushing as though by instinct rather than choreography. When the chill momentarily overwhelmed Film, Namtan warmed her spirits. Later, when Namtan paused during her solo frames, Film stepped in with quiet encouragement.
Their interaction was a study in contrasts, yes, but also in constancy. They are compelling precisely because they are different. When alone, the edges show, but when together, the balance is uncanny.
For Namtan, growth has become a practice in presence—a reorientation of the self rather than a sprint towards the next milestone. She speaks about change with the calm assuredness of someone who has discovered—perhaps the hard way—that quiet is its own form of strength. “I’ve realised how important it is to stay focused and be present,” she says, as if offering a small philosophy rather than a line in an interview. “It helps me understand what I’m doing, what I need to do next, and why I’m doing it.”
When she last appeared in GRAZIA Singapore, Namtan spoke of ambition. This time, she speaks of grounding—of health, rest, balance and the occasional social detox. “Since the last time [we spoke], I’ve changed in many ways, especially my mindset,” she reflects. “I’m focusing more on my mental health. Sometimes, it’s about slowing down and taking things as they come.”
These days, joy is humble by design: home‑cooked meals, her dogs’ unfiltered affection, dinners with her inner circle. “At 29, happiness is really the little things,” she admits. Her metaphor for loved ones feels almost literary: “My family and friends are like big trees,” she shares. “They give me shade, a place to rest, a listening ear. They don’t judge—they simply accept me.”
Film, by contrast, radiates a decidedly more spark‑like vibe. Candid, curious and wonderfully unselfconscious, she carries a kind of youthful verve that has already begun to define her early career.
Following her breakout role in the 2020 Thai drama series 2gether, Film has turned up in notable performances on both the small and big screens—holding her own among a cast of well‑known actors in the 2021 Thai drama The Comments, for instance, or charming audiences in the 2023 coming‑of‑age romance film My Precious. For her latest project, Girl Rules—a drama scheduled for release in early 2026 that also stars Namtan—she took on the emotionally demanding role of Bambi, a playgirl.
When asked which of her characters was the most difficult for her to play so far, Film shares: “Before playing Bambi, I would’ve said Metawee from Pluto. But [now, I’d say] Bambi…Bambi was challenging in every way. She’s far from who I am.” And what of her future roles? Revealing ambitions that are anchored in curiosity rather than urgency, Film, perhaps knowing exactly how delicious her reply would sound, replies with a grin: “I’d love to play twins, or someone with multiple personalities. But I still have a lot to learn.”
As for happiness, Film finds it in spontaneity—gaming, drawing, letting music score whatever mood she is in. “I’m trying to find better balance,” she says before offering a dose of deadpan humour. “Joy? Probably getting enough sleep, eating something delicious…or when gold prices go up.” It is this mix of sincerity and sparkle that has made Film so beloved.
And it is the contrast between her energy and Namtan’s steadiness that has turned “NamtanFilm” from a fan nickname into a small cultural phenomenon. “What makes our chemistry stand out,” Namtan says, “is that we share the same purpose and goals as actresses. We understand why we’re doing this—and who we’re doing it for. I think fans can feel that sincerity.”
That genuineness was on full display at the duo’s first fan meeting in Singapore—a city where affection travels fast and loyalty, even faster—in November 2025. “It had been a while since we saw our fans and we gave it our all,” Namtan says, sharing that “even on the hardest days, knowing our fans are there gives me strength”. Film echoes her heart‑first sentiment: “[Our fans are] my motivation and strength. I mean that.”
At their core, both actresses share the same wish: that the moments they create—be it on screen or across a room—send joy back out into the world. “I hope I was a source of smiles, and that everyone left with laughter and joy,” Namtan says of the sold‑out gathering. Her voice softening, Film adds: “I hope the fan meeting becomes a memory that gives everyone new energy—something you think of and smile about.”
Perhaps that earnestness is the secret to their appeal. Beneath the fame, the fan culture, the red carpets and the feverish online discourse is a deeper truth: that audiences are responding to the duo’s humanity. Their warmth. Their instinctive care for each other. Their insistence that joy can be found not in spectacle but in the ordinary. They may live in the spotlight, but their hearts remain tethered to the things that tether all of us: rest, companionship, good meals, quiet laughter, a sense of home.
In a world that lionises speed, they offer something else entirely: a reminder that the most meaningful bonds are the ones that feel steady, unforced and real. For Film and Namtan, fame may be the stage, but connection is the story. And theirs is one that, like the best of tales, feels both intimate and enduring.
Photography Eugene Siow
Creative direction and styling Kelly Hsu
Hair Wongwarat Phruphetkaeo
Makeup Kitti Phunsarikit
Photography assistants Matthieu Quatravaux, Andrea Freydig
Styling assistant Kyla Chow
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