They’re total opposites—one serene, one spontaneous—but together, Tipnaree “Namtan” Weerawatnodom and Rachanun “Film” Mahawan are pure chemistry.
In Pluto, the Thai sapphic drama that became a regional obsession, Tipnaree “Namtan” Weerawatnodom and Rachanun “Film” Mahawan circle each other through deception and half-truths. Off-screen, the irony is delicious: there is nothing convoluted about them. Their connection, as it turns out, is disarmingly genuine.
On our Paris cover shoot—where the cold clung to us with a persistence—the pair arrived with a kind of unstudied synchronicity. They moved around each other the way old friends do: 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. It was a study in contrasts, yes— but also in constancy.
They are compelling precisely because they are different. Alone, the edges show. Together, the balance is uncanny.
For Namtan, growth has become a practice in presence—a reorientation of the self rather than a sprint toward 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, she 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. They give me shade, a place to rest, a listening ear. They don’t judge—they simply accept me.”
Film, by contrast, arrives in the world like a spark. Candid, curious, and wonderfully unselfconscious, she carries a kind of youthful verve that has already begun to define her early career. She held her own in The Comments
(2021) and charmed audiences in My Precious (2023), before taking the emotionally demanding role of Bambi in
Girl Rules, a drama that also stars Namtan. “Before playing Bambi, I would’ve said Metawee from Pluto,” she admits. “But Bambi… Bambi was challenging in every way. She’s far from who I am.”
Film’s ambitions remain anchored in curiosity rather than urgency. “I’d love to play twins—or someone with
multiple personalities,” she says, grinning, knowing exactly how delicious that sounds. “But I still have a lot to learn.”
At 29, happiness is really the little things. My family and friends are like big trees. They give me shade, a place to rest, a listening ear. They don’t judge—they simply accept me.
She finds happiness in spontaneity—gaming, drawing, letting music score whatever mood she’s 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’s this mix of sincerity and sparkle that has made Film so beloved. And it’s 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 sincerity was on full display last November at the duo’s first fan meeting in Singapore—a city where affection travels fast and loyalty even faster. “It had been a while since we saw our fans,” Namtan says. “We gave our all. I hoped I could be a source of smiles.” Film echoes her heart-first sentiment: “You’re all my motivation and strength. I mean that.”
At their core, both actresses share the same wish: that the moments they create—on screen or across a room—send joy back out into the world. “I hope everyone left with laughter and joy,” Namtan says of the sold-out gathering. “Even on the hardest days, knowing our fans are there gives me strength too.”
Film’s voice softens in agreement. “I hope the fan meeting becomes a memory that gives everyone new energy—
something you think of and smile about.”
Perhaps that is the secret to their appeal. Beneath the fame, the fan culture, the red carpets, and the feverish online discourse, there is a deeper truth: audiences are responding to their 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, and 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 Namtan and Film, fame may be the stage—but connection is the story. And it is one that, like the best tales, feels both intimate and enduring.
Photography: Eugene
Creative Direction & Styling: Kelly Hsu
Hair: Wongwarat Phruphetkaeo
Makeup: Kitti Phunsarikit
Styling Assistants: Kyla Emily Chow
Photography Assistant: Matthieu Qua, Andrea Freydig
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