Don't Come Home: Release details, plot, cast, and more about the Thai time travel mystery series

A new Thai series, Don't Come Home, is creating buzz over its scary plot and interesting cast, as the series hit Netflix on October 31, 2024.

Fresh horror, mystery, and supernatural elements are being brought forth by prominent Thai creators and actors, with Woranuch Bhirombhakdi, Pitchapa Phanthumchinda, and Cindy Sirinya Bishop playing lead roles.

A deserted mansion soon enough becomes the central focus of horrific happenings when a mother, Varee, and her little daughter, Min, find shelter there. Varee faces intense paranormal phenomena that end in Min's disappearance.

This twist brings Fah, a pregnant police officer, who jumps into the deep end of a dark history of investigation around the Jarukanant mansion. As Fah digs out secrets regarding the house, the show creates themes of family bonds and hidden trauma that make it all the more engrossing for critics and fans, as it builds anticipation for an unforgettable journey.

Release details of Don't Come Home

Netflix and Hub Ho Hin Bangkok partner with the six-part series Don't Come Home. It offers viewers an immersive horror experience of the rich mystery dramas from Thailand. Don't Come Home premiered globally on Netflix on October 31, marking the next Thai original content release from Netflix.

According to director Woottidanai Intarakaset, he wishes to stretch the boundaries of Thai content with this series:

“I wanted to create a story filled with mystery, complexity, and suspense, leading to something that might defy expectations.”

With such high production standards, excellent cinematography, and detailed set and costume design, Don't Come Home is one of the most refined thrillers to have released this year.

Woranuch Bhirombhakdi, who plays Varee, said to the Bangkok Post,

"From the pre-production planning to the set production design, everything was top-notch. I’m thrilled to see how it all comes together on Netflix.”

What is the plot of Don't Come Home?

It is a suspenseful drama on supernatural and psychological themes. Returning to her ancestral mansion with her daughter Min (played by Ploypaphas Fonkaewsiwaporn), Varee, played by Woranuch Bhirombhakdi, expects to find refuge there. But, what she and her daughter in-turn find is a series of paranormal activity that make them uneasy.

Min disappears mysteriously, and Varee is forced to embark on a desperate search for the truth. Fah (Pitchapa Phanthumchinda), an in-advanced-stage police officer and pregnant woman, begins to probe into the dark past of the mansion, searching for clues, while she closes in on a secret disturbing legacy haunting the mansion.

Director Woottidanai Intarakaset expressed aspirations that such intensity may arrive with the audience, saying,

“Beyond the plot of Don’t Come Home, I want the audience to enjoy the story, feel the suspense, and grasp the issues we are trying to convey.”

The complex plot promises a very original Thai take on the horror-thriller genre by entwining psychological suspense with rich, character-driven storytelling.

The cast and characters that they play in Don't Come Home

Don't Come Home features some of Thailand's most respected actors in the cast. Woranuch Bhirombhakdi takes the lead actress role as Varee, a woman haunted by the mysterious disappearance of her daughter.

Pitchapa Phanthumchinda plays Fah, a serious policeman who works hard to dig out the secrets of the mansion. Cindy Sirinya Bishop, known for a strong screen presence, will also be joining the cast.

According to Netflix Thailand, there are other key supporting actors in the drama, like Thiraphat Sajakul and Sahatchai Chumrum. Then there's Parit Thimthong and Partith Pisitkul, who play vital roles within the plot as associated characters from the mansion with a darker history.

Co-writer Aummaraporn Phandinthong (Analog Squad, and The Believers' creative genius) did great work on the detail of character arcs that enhance the show with horror balanced through personal stories.