Mystery thriller 'Decalcomania' unites Singapore-Thailand stars; set for December release
'Decalcomania' - Two women, one twisted fate
The plot revolves around two women from drastically different worlds - a harsh Bangkok nightclub owner and a gorgeous Singapore socialite - who miraculously switch souls following a car accident. As they are forced to live each other's lives, long-buried secrets emerge, threatening to destroy everything they knew.
Mookda Narinrak in a double role
Thai actress Mookda Narinrak (So Wayree) plays the tough dual role, reuniting with co-star Hussawee Pakrapongpisan. Chai Chatayodom Hiranyatithi (Master of the House) will join them in his first foreign endeavor, partnering Pat Chayanit Chansangavej and Thaneth Warakulnukroh, according to Deadline website.
Singaporean stars join the cast
Representing Singapore in Decalcomania are acclaimed actor Pierre Png (Crazy Rich Asians), award-winning actress Hong Hui Fang (Ajoomma), and rising star Gladys Ng (Under the Net). Their inclusion adds a strong Singaporean presence to the series, further deepening its cross-cultural appeal and expanding its reach across Southeast Asian audiences.
An international production dream team
Created by Singaporean filmmaker Chai Yee Wei (Wonderland) and co-written by Chance Wanlass, Decalcomania first gained momentum at the 2022 Asian Television Forum. Thai showrunner Nipon Pewnen leads the production, with art direction by Pawas Sawatchaiyamet (Monkey Man) and VFX supervised by Lee Stringer (Star Wars: Clone Wars).
Where to watch and what's next
The series will stream on Thailand's One31 and OneD platforms, and in Singapore via Mediacorp's meWATCH. Backed by Singapore's IMDA Co-Production Grant, Decalcomania aims to join the ranks of recent Thai global hits like Master of the House, How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, and Bad Genius.
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