I Wish I Could Meet You Again on the Hill Where That Flower Blooms (2023)

Not a love story!

If you are watching into this movie expecting a sweeping romance, you might walk away a little disappointed. While it’s marketed as a love story, the real strength of the film lies in its portrayal of pre-war tension,not just from the soldiers, but from the families quietly bracing for what's to come.

One thing I actually liked was how the movie didn’t go all out showing war scenes. Instead, it kept most of that in the background and focused more on the emotions like the stress, fear and uncertainty building up before everything goes down.

The romance unfortunately, didn’t really land for me. It felt rushed and kind of half-baked. The connection between the leads is supposed to be deep and intense, but there just wasn’t enough buildup to make it believable. They have a few sweet moments here and there, but not enough to make me fully buy into the idea that they would risk everything for each other. It felt more like the movie told us they were in love rather than actually showing us.
The romance had potential, especially with the emotional backdrop of war and separation, but it needed more time I guess to feel real.
It didn’t ruin the movie, but it definitely held it back.

There are a few moments of light comedy sprinkled throughout, but they come and go without leaving much impact.

As for the performances, the acting is serviceable. Nothing groundbreaking, but nothing terrible either.

Overall, it’s a decent watch if you are into slow, emotional war stories that focus more on vibes than action. Just don’t go in expecting some epic, soul-shaking romance.

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