Those who dare
Before her execution, resistance fighter Sophie Scholl's lasts words were:" How can we expect righteousness to prevail when there is hardly anyone willing to give himself up individually to a righteous cause? Such a fine, sunny day, and I have to go, but what does my death matter, if through us, thousands of people are awakened and stirred to action?”
Mr Sunshine embodies the spirit of vain hope in the face of utter doom. When I first started watching this show I was mainly expecting a melodramatic love story between two people in a very difficult historical time. Yet, while watching Mr Sunshine i began to understand that the focus of this Series is not a forbidden love or the love rectangle or whatever you may call it. It is resistance, hopelessness and patriotism.
We follow Noblewoman Ae-Sin and American Soldier Eugene on a journey through their love. They both have their secrets, Eugene being a slave turned American soldier that wants to revenge his dead parents. Ae-Sin is a seemingly ignorant rich girl that is secretly fighting for the freedom of occupied Joseon, they both defy their own country and tradition but never their ideals.
What carries this drama is in my opinion the superb acting. As a very unpatriotic person and someone that usually struggles with melodramas I felt very connected to these multifaceted character ensemble. Even the people that seem to be the enemies at first or mere comical relief characters share their deep love with ther fellow humans through sacrifice and passion.
What you should take with you after finishing the show is that even when all efforts fail, all your loved ones get lost in the fight and nothing seems worth the cause, if someone is willing to stands up for themselves, many more are as well. And every single resistance will be worth it. Even if it's just vain hope.
I truly recommend watching this drama if you need a sorrowful but enjoyable drama that reflects upon the human condition.
Mr Sunshine embodies the spirit of vain hope in the face of utter doom. When I first started watching this show I was mainly expecting a melodramatic love story between two people in a very difficult historical time. Yet, while watching Mr Sunshine i began to understand that the focus of this Series is not a forbidden love or the love rectangle or whatever you may call it. It is resistance, hopelessness and patriotism.
We follow Noblewoman Ae-Sin and American Soldier Eugene on a journey through their love. They both have their secrets, Eugene being a slave turned American soldier that wants to revenge his dead parents. Ae-Sin is a seemingly ignorant rich girl that is secretly fighting for the freedom of occupied Joseon, they both defy their own country and tradition but never their ideals.
What carries this drama is in my opinion the superb acting. As a very unpatriotic person and someone that usually struggles with melodramas I felt very connected to these multifaceted character ensemble. Even the people that seem to be the enemies at first or mere comical relief characters share their deep love with ther fellow humans through sacrifice and passion.
What you should take with you after finishing the show is that even when all efforts fail, all your loved ones get lost in the fight and nothing seems worth the cause, if someone is willing to stands up for themselves, many more are as well. And every single resistance will be worth it. Even if it's just vain hope.
I truly recommend watching this drama if you need a sorrowful but enjoyable drama that reflects upon the human condition.
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