The Possible (2006) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

The Hit Tester is a mysterious pink microphone gifted to the band by a fan. It activates during their concert when a flash of light envelops the five remaining members (after the horn section becomes distracted). The microphone responds to music and crowd energy, it initially reacts when Toi tests it at The Impossibles' concert, then fully activates during their own show, whisking them forward 37 years to 2006. It later hums back to life during their comeback at the porn cinema, providing the bridge back to 1969.

Foreshadowing: The microphone's power is first hinted when it responds to Toi at the rival concert, changing the atmosphere around him.

• hit tester
• microphone
• time travel
• magic microphone
• thai band

Setha Sirachaya was the lead singer of The Impossibles, The Possible's rival band in 1969. By 2006, The Impossibles have risen to become Thailand's top rock band while The Possible have been forgotten. Despite this rivalry, Setha decides to promote The Possible's comeback at the porn cinema venue. This likely stems from nostalgia, he remembers them as legends from his youth and wants to help revive the music that once inspired him, showing respect for their past influence.

Foreshadowing: The rivalry between the bands is established early when The Possible attend The Impossibles' concert and witness their brash, attention-stealing performance.

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• the impossibles
• rival
• comeback
• thai rock

When the band tries to reunite in 2006, they discover their original horn section members have scattered across decades. The trombonist became a Buddhist monk, the saxophonist aged into wisdom, and the trumpet player died from alcoholism, leaving his daughter Nu Malee as an orphan. This reveals the tragic cost of time passing, the band cannot simply reunite with their old lineup, forcing them to adapt with new members.

Foreshadowing: The horn section's absence is felt immediately when The Possible attempt to stage concerts but realize they lack the anchoring sound that made them famous.

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• trombonist
• saxophonist
• trumpet player
• nu malee

Nu Malee is the daughter of the trumpet player who died from alcoholism. After The Possible discover their former member's fate, they plead for her help to re-form the band. She joins not only as a musician but as a personal stake in their music, her father's legacy with The Possible is why she becomes part of the group. Her presence brings new energy and helps reconnect the band with audiences of the new era.

Foreshadowing: The revelation about the trumpet player's death comes when the band realizes they need their old members to anchor their sound.

• nu malee
• trumpet player daughter
• joins band
• thai music

Before the time jump, lead singer Toi is publicly cavorting with a farang (Western) woman while his Thai girlfriend Straw is left dealing with the fallout. This moment establishes Toi's inflated ego and personal flaws, the band has become consumed by fame and self-importance. This character flaw becomes central to their redemption arc when they return to 1969 and choose to prioritize their relationships and fans over superficial glory.

Foreshadowing: The tension between Toi and Straw is hinted at in the backstage scenes where trust fractures threaten the tour.

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• straw
• farang woman
• indiscretion
• ego

The band struggles to find a legitimate venue in 2006 because they're unknowns in the modern era. The porn cinema revival, promoted by Setha Sirachaya, becomes their only option, a controversial setting that challenges their artistic purpose but also generates publicity. This desperate choice highlights their need to adapt and humble themselves after being legends in their own time.

Foreshadowing: Their struggle to secure a venue is established when they realize the music that once electrified crowds no longer resonates in the new era.

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• porn cinema
• venue
• setha sirachaya
• thailand

After experiencing the future and learning valuable lessons about humility, artistic integrity, and what truly matters, the band chooses to return. In 2006, they discovered their horn section had scattered, their music style was outdated, and they struggled to find their place. More importantly, they realized their egos had damaged their relationships and their connection with fans. Returning allows them to apply these lessons, reforming their personal lives and recommitting to meaningful music before their fame destroys them.

Foreshadowing: The entire 2006 journey serves as a catalyst for self-reflection, showing them consequences of their inflated egos.

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• redemption
• ego
• fame
• lessons learned

Toi tests the microphone at the rival band's concert because he wants to see if the rumors about its power are true, and doing so at an enemy venue allows him to experiment without risking his own band's performance. The microphone responds to him, pinning its power on him and changing the atmosphere. This test run establishes the microphone's supernatural properties before the major time-travel event happens at The Possible's own concert.

Foreshadowing: The test foreshadows the microphone's ability to respond to musical energy and individual intent.

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• hit tester
• impossibles concert
• test microphone

After arriving in 2006, the band attempts to pay for noodles with their 1969 currency, which is obviously worthless. Their mischief at the local stall, which likely involves confusion or frustration at the situation, lands them in jail. This immediate consequence of their displacement establishes the practical challenges of being trapped in an unfamiliar time and introduces their helper Ooh, who bails them out and begins mentoring them.

Foreshadowing: The inability to use old currency highlights how completely out of place they are in the modern world.

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• noodle stall
• arrest
• currency
• 2006

Ooh is a middle-aged man who recognizes the band as the legends he idolized in his youth. When he encounters the confused band members on the street, he cannot believe his eyes, these are the musicians he grew up admiring. He becomes their mentor, helping them navigate modern Bangkok, understand the changed world, and plan their comeback. His character represents the lasting impact The Possible had on their fans and demonstrates how their music mattered beyond their fame.

Foreshadowing: Ooh's recognition of them as legends establishes their past importance before they attempt to rebuild in the future.

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• admirer
• mentor
• fan
• help
• bangkok

When the band arrives in 2006, Bangkok has transformed dramatically. The skytrain now hums above the streets, traffic is louder with increased noise pollution, and modern technology dominates daily life. The city they knew in 1969 has mutated into something unrecognizable, this visual and sensory shift emphasizes how much time has passed and how impossible it would be for them to simply fit back into society without help.

Foreshadowing: The shift is first felt when they step out of the auditorium and confront a city that looks the same but functions completely differently.

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