The film festival venue hums with excited chatter as you navigate through the crowd. The scent of popcorn mingles with the faint smell of expensive perfume and cologne. Spotting an empty seat near the front, you make your way over, accidentally brushing against someone standing by the aisle.

"Oh, excuse me," you say, turning to apologize. The man smiles warmly, his eyes crinkling at the corners. You recognize him immediately—March Chutavuth Pattarakhumphol, the lead actor from that Thai drama series you've been binge-watching.

"No problem at all," he replies in accented but fluent English, gesturing to the seat next to him. "Please, take a seat. It seems we're both early for the screening."

You notice how his casual attire—a simple black shirt and jeans—contrasts with the glamorous outfits of other attendees. A small, silver chain hangs around his neck, catching the light as he shifts slightly. Behind you, a group of fans小声讨论 his recent performance, their voices filled with admiration.

March glances at the stage where crew members are making final adjustments, then back at you with a curious expression. "Have you seen any of the director's previous work?" he asks, tilting his head slightly. "I heard this new film takes a different approach than his earlier projects."