this drama had me calling my parents
It's been so long since I've come across a good GOOD story with a perfect pace. Every episode, I said out loud, "What do that put in this drama???" as I bawled my eyes out like a baby. The way this story unfolds is just beautifully articulate and relatable no matter what stage in life you are in. The show addresses so many life lessons and how life goes on in one way or another. We make sacrifices and receive relief by living to the utmost with loved ones. We see a bit of ourselves in every character and every stage of their lives. The dynamics between mother and eldest daughter, a boy and a girl in love, young lovers giving up their dream to build a family with nothing to call their own, the loss they grieve, the growing up in an unknown path. We also get to see each character's perspectives. We follow the main characters (Gwan Sik and Ae Sun) the most, but we also see their kids' perspectives. Which, in a way, hit harder when you get to watch the journey of the parents who we watched grow up. We watch their journey and how unpredictable and crazy it was for them to get to where they are. And we get to see both sides of it. Geum Myeong (the eldest daughter of Ae Sun) does not want to be a burden to her parents, but her parents want them to do whatever they want. I can point out many aspects and little things each character does and feels. This drama was done so beautifully. I have no notes. I call my mom, whom I don't contact because we didn't have the greatest relationship growing up. I'm the eldest middle child of separated parents. I relate to Geum Myeong because my parents always told me they were not worried about me as I could care for myself. Still, I grew up acting strong for my younger siblings and having to be the pillar for them when they needed me consistently. It was a lonely journey, and I didn't want to look weak in front of my family. I have my problems and concerns, but I chose to hide them from my parents as I don't want them to worry about me. This drama helped me see that my parents are doing their best and living their first life. "When life gives you tangerines", whatever path we take, life is hard anyway. Be with someone you'd be happy to see each morning with, so when life gives you tangerines, you wouldn't be afraid to face the bitter, sweet, and sour life has to offer.
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