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One of the best melodramas I've seen for the past decade
The subtle gestures and microexpressions of the leads (particularly Nam Goongmin) are just stunning and perfectly timed. Cinematography and OST also fit so well with the intensity of emotions.Plot is very much cliché and we expect the angst so not much surprises on how it progressed - but it's the delivery of lines, flowy dialogue and the execution of scenses, it's such an art.
Nam Goongmin never disappoints - he may seem monotonous but the development of his character while taking the courage to love is something to look forward to in every episode. Jeon Yeobeen's also a natural - she still got moee to give especially with the comedic timing but she gave justice to the terminally ill character.
I rarely finish kdrama episodes without much skipping - since this is a slice of life / slowburn type, made me enjoy every moment of it (up to the point of pushing me to finally create an acct here after yeaaars).
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A classic in the making
Hits all the right spot of what you want in show : acting, leads chemistry, directing, ost, and cinematography.The chemisty of the whole cast blends well with the whole them and atmosphere.
I could not ask for more. The only thing they could improve is this should have been 16 episode drama.
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Poetry on screen
This may be a done and dusted genre but it still tugs at people's hearts every single time - the cast is just perfect and my favourite song Mimi is on a loop on my music player. Thought I will watch this series after all the episodes come out but my situation made me jump on it much earlier and I cannot have enough of it. Both ML and FL have been my favourites ever since I watched their dramas - FL nails it every single time. I dont have to say about the legendary ML. Namkoong Min rescued me when I watched Hot Stove League while I was battling self-blame, now he rescues me again as I have a terminally ill patient in my family. Call it serendipity but many a time Kdramas have rescued me from spiralling on my own.Will treasure this series.
Like the FL says, give me more sadness. Life's like that.
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Live each day as you've been given. And do it shamelessly
SYNOPSISThis is a drama that highlights the gripping reality of dying and the raw emotions that tag along. Daeum, the FL, has only months to live, but chooses to spend what little time she has left acting in what would be her first and last film. The male lead, Lee Jeha is a director who struggles to escape the large shadow his father, also a director, created before his passing. His dark world changes when he meets Daeum and casts her in a movie. What follows is a not just a love story, but a story and celebration of the human life and its precious and fragile nature.
My Thoughts
I know many drama watchers want escapism. You want romance, happy moments and a happy ending that'll leave you feeling hopeful. I know you may think that the last thing you need is to watch a drama about someone with a terminal illness. The premise may remind you of a loved one who passed or maybe get you to reflect on your own mortality. But you'll be doing yourself a disservice if you skip out on watching Our Movie.
Our Movie is the type of grounded melodrama that makes you to see life through the eyes of someone whose dying and those who surround her. At times it's painful to watch, but it's also joyful. But of course, no matter what emotion the scene is trying to convey, there's always the somber calm that lurks in the background in every scene. There's something as frightening as it is predictable waiting for us at the end of the drama: The knowledge that we know how it's going to end. And that scares us. It makes us brace for the impact. We know there's only one way for the story to conclude.
But it's not as sad as it all sounds. It's actually pretty normal. What I just described is life, right? In life, there's pain, sorrow and joy littered about like confetti. There's also the inescapable truth that we will die someday. There's only one way out of this. But Our Movie doesn't portray everything is such a way that makes us fearful of what's to come. Instead, it teaches us how to live in moment. It teaches us how to "live each day as you've been given."
Oh and some thoughts that I forgot to add:
There are no bad guys or good guys which I like. There are just people caught in a major toxic "main character syndrome" type of cycle. You know what I'm talking about: every character projects their insecurities and worries onto others because they feel a persons actions personally affected them and only them. "They must hate me. How could they do this to me?! That bitch thinks they're the main character."
There are a lot of moments where the mean-girl archetype would lash out while we the audience sat back and said "gurl if only you knew how little this situation has to do with you!" I think this is a great example of how little we know about what anyone is going through. Everyone at some point (Unless you're like me and avoid socialization) has walked around thinking someone hated you or were the hater yourself. Even as I type this, someone could be hating on you right now! And you'll never know why. All of it is just projecting. I mean, unless you have a legit reason to hold a grudge against someone or vice versa. In which case, ignore this. Anyway, the drama excellently highlighted how petty we can be only for something like impending death to wake us up to what truly matters in life.
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One of the best shows of 2025!!
I personally applaud the screenwriters, actors , directors, cinematographer and in general the whole crew for carefully creating such a beautiful show both aesthetically and emotionally . It has such a lasting effect on the viewer and really left me speechless.I believe the whole premise of the show is such an uncomfortable reality for many people yet it covered the harsh truth of it in such a sensitive and warming way that it really changed my perspective. One moment that stuck with me particularly, was when Lee Je ha and Lee Da eum were discussing the ending of love in white and Da eum tells Je ha that she wants to change the ending to one where she does die, to show that love doesn't disappear after death. Eventually they do change the ending to that, to me personally that felt more comforting. Rather than avoiding the inevitable, embracing it and not letting go of the feeling of love we have for them after they die is what keeps them alive in us.
Further more the acting was phenomenal not only did Nam Koong Min and Jeon Yeo been play their role well, they fully immersed themselves into the characters where I even began to forget the fact they were actors and not Lee je ha and Lee da eum, a director and a terminally ill actress. The supporting cast also did impeccable they did not lack in one aspect, everyone aced their role and the emotions relayed felt so raw and real specifically Oh kyung Hwa (Da-eums childhood friend), Kwon Hae hyo(Da-eums dad), Seo hyeon-woo (producer), Park eun woo(Da-eums college "friend") Moon so ri (Da eum's mother), Lee sang hee(Je-ha's mother), Do yu jin(younger Kim Jin-yeo) they all added some much depth to their characters and as a viewer i really have to appreciate their effort. Even the ones I wasn't able to name still really put their all into this show and it's very noticeable!
Thank you :)
*I'd advise everyone to watch it as its so genuine and human that you can't help but be moved to tears.
*The reason the rewatch value rating is slightly lower is because it's a drama that stays it's a comforting show but it wouldn't have the same experience if you rewatched it.
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a drama that u must watch
i really love this drama. best acting, best cinematography, best storyline, best chemistry. i already watch it until ep 5 and waiting for the upcoming eps and it already make my emotions ups and downs, but overall this drama is really good.. i’m highly recommend it to you all:) some ppl may thinks this genre makes u boring but for me i dont feel boring when i watchted it cause they have good storyline and i really enjoyed it… i really cant wait to watch the upcoming epscomeback here again to update my review.. one of the best drama i’ve ever watched.. aesthetic beautiful story
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Painful but beautiful at the same time. Definitely a must-watch for Romantic Melo lovers!
The first episode literally shouts what's going to come: heartbreak, pain, and, most important, LOVE.If you're familiar with Korean melodramas or Ktraumas, you will know how this is.
Two people from two different worlds are met by fate. One is emotionally shut down, and the other does not have much time to live. Each is going to light the other's life, but they don't have forever to give or spend with each other.
The cinematography and OST are all amazingly beautiful. the scenes, the landscapes, and, most importantly, the songs used pierce the soul.
Updated Review:
If you look closely, episode 1's beginning is actually the ending of the drama. why?
Story:
A terminal patient with hopes of fullfilling her only wish to become an actress, finds the rare chance to star in a movie about a terminal patient directed by someone who has his own baggage of issues. The path is bumpy with so many problems, from her illness and those around her, to the ML being under pressure to make the movie happen. But the story goes on and these two also fall in love. not just a platonic superficial love, but a deep one that lasts a lifetime. "Our Movie" is made in the end and the leads get to watch it, one in this world and the other from the other side. Heartachingly beautiful.
The Cast:
I have seen previous works of Nam Koong Min and Jeon Yeo Been. Both are talented artists. I wasn't expecting to see their chemistry flourish into what we just saw. They literally delivered the best versions of Lee Jeha and Lee Daeum that will stay in the hearts of the fans for a long time. The second leads albeit annoying a bit, delivered the respective roles quite beautifully.
Production and writing:
Simply poetic and artistic. the colors, scenes, and the characters emotions conveyed is so deep in this drama. there are a few minor issues in the writing but in my opinion, these issues and faults are what make a drama so beautiful.
overall, this drama became one of the best of 2025 for me personally. 10/10 recommended to those who love this genre and this marvelous cast!
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The Best Melodrama
OMG I’m already obsessed with Our MovieThe first 3 episodes had me feeling everything—the looks, the tension, the heartbreak 🥹
The chemistry is sooo good, and the story just hits right in the heart.
Episode 3 totally broke me (in the best way), and now I NEED more.
Seriously, this might be the best melodrama I’ve watched—I can’t wait for all the episodes!! 💔✨
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I just know this gonna break my heart...but isn't life like that sometimes?
The premise isn't that original and yet this drama still grasped my interest thanks to the top tier acting and the palpable chemistry. It's a bit slow but the cinematography is beautiful. I LOVED the cam recorder snippets, the different use of cinematography practices, such as the black and white silence movie sequence, the 360° under the rain kissing scene. It all certainly adds to the nostaligic aspect of it all and enhanced the importance of memories and how, with the love, they are all that is left behind. It also feels like a acclamation to the seventh art, some sort of story into the story, which I appreciate a lot. Some interesting pictures too!!Stunning music throughout the drama that definitely highlights the emotions and dialogues that seemed to be an hymn to love and life. My heart ached and broke but there was this utterly warm feeling too, because of Lee Daeum and how she lives her life and all those people gathering and moving forward together.
I believe, this was a beautiful tribute to cinema, to these people working in that industry, putting their life at risk but also a testimony of the medical staff that sometimes feels like family and of course an homage to love, romantic, familial and friendship.
Our movie is a warmhearted stunning piece that almost grasped the entirety of what life is and can be and I hope as you watch, you will remember that you are not lonely <3 Highly recommend!
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Love works in mysterious ways; some lovers elope, while others willingly forfeit their inheritance. In this case, FL's father warned ML about the consequences of being left behind, but ML did not hesitate to pursue his feelings.
What makes this drama unique is the absence of artificial misunderstandings, and characters whose sole purpose is to seek revenge. What initially appeared to be a love triangle quickly resolved without animosity. Those who seemed cruel and selfish were merely fulfilling their professional responsibilities.
For instance, the journalist who suggested that the photo he took of the protagonist leaving the hospital was scandalous, inadvertently caused the investor to withdraw his funding to protect his shareholders.
The scenes depicting declarations of jealousy are beautifully crafted.
FL to 2FL: I'm so insanely jealous of you. You get to have another movie, and another one, and another one after that.
2FL to FL: Actually, I've been jealous of you since the moment I met you. Figuring out why ML cast you as Gyuwon.
However, the best scene was when Jaein (FL's co-actress) recalled her jealousy towards FL: Must be cozy, just lying there to act. You lie there, frown a bit like you are in pain, and a movie with your name on it gets released. Jaein was so ashamed that she left without completing her audition for another new drama.
If you're uncertain about whether to watch this melodrama, I encourage you to tune in for the penultimate episode this Friday night.
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I really enjoyed this !! I'm so into melodrama now.
Namkoong min's acting is insane, His eyes tell everything.
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