20 January 2025 – Thai – 19 x 60′ 
Genre: Romance & Family Drama
Cast: Kongthap Peak, Oom Eisaya, Ann Sirium, Lena Lorena, Boat Tara
Director: Banjong Shintanamongkolgul

“IT’S NOT ABOUT DNA“

The story revolves around Ploysaeng, a struggling businesswoman who marries Aran to secure her survival. Aran’s daughter, Darinkarn, fears Ploysaeng will take away her inheritance and harbors hatred toward her. Ploysaeng takes in a foster daughter, Mirin, and establishes a successful business with Aran. However, Aran dies suddenly, leaving Ploysaeng responsible for Darinkarn’s care.

Darinkarn develops a crush on Pruet, but he falls in love with Mirin. To get back at them, Darinkarn and her lover, Puwin, plan a murder scheme to eliminate Ploysaeng and Panali. They frame Ploysaeng for the crime and extort money from her. However, Pruet and Mirin’s intervention foils their plan.

Ploysaeng reveals a secret that makes Puwin realize that Darinkarn’s wealth might be less than he thought. Puwin betrays Darinkarn and helps Ploysaeng instead, hoping to marry her for her wealth. Darinkarn becomes a prime suspect in a murder case, and she exposes Puwin’s crimes. “Stepmother” is a thrilling drama that explores themes of family, greed, betrayal, and redemption, with a compelling storyline and complex characters that will keep you engrossed.