I have a question about the ending to those that finished the movie.
Was the numbers disappearing a metaphor that they weren't going to care about what time they had left? They were going to stay together and attempt to fight fate no matter what? But ultimately he would die after the time ran out?
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The numbers actually disappeared because the clocks were broken? Because he defeated it in his dream and the end credits said two people once fought fate?
And to think it even passed me by so I had to go back and watch it for this scene for this article, just shows…
I'm studying social work and therapy. When I faced more real life cases, I realized how often abuse occurs between older brothers and their younger sisters. It really was a slap in the face and made me question how many tropes in asian dramas use the sibling-eqsue dynamics for romance. There are very very few that have enough nuance to handle stories like that.
This is such a great read! Asian dramas are praised for healthy relationships and nice MLs, but that doesn't mean they're perfect. So many dramas romanticize obsessive and possessive behavior in the name of romance. Just because the lead is attractive or they have mutual feelings, that doesn't mean they get a free pass for doing things without consent.
First Frost was a really good show, but a terrible example of stalking. The ML stalks the FL for years, showing up every so often to secretly observe her... It's been awhile since I've seen such an absurd level of stalking in a drama. So I guess it surprising me meant it's been awhile since we've had a case that bad?
Even with the cliches, sketchy setup, and cheesiness, I really enjoyed this. The first 17 episodes had me giggling, in awe of the cinematography, costume design, and actor chemistry. I would've given it an 8.5 for being a really good dramatic romance. After 18 it turns into a mess of plot holes because of the stupid cuts, but it's well worth the investment. I already want to rewatch this, but I'd only ever bother to rewatch the first 17. I love the set design of Thailand so much.
During the reveal, there was a major plot point I thought was super dumb.
Baikhaw's mom got hit by a car then proceeded to go home?? The evil doctor even said if she'd come in earlier, the baby may have been okay. Why in the world did the mom get hit by a car then proceed to go about her day?? Huhh??
Those first few episodes were insanley good. The creepy atmostphere, the sound design of the meat squelching, the footsteps echoing, the setting, and lighting, ahh it was so good!
I couldn't get why she likes him besides his looks, wasn't that supposed to be the main point of the history?
When she confessed I was really confused. Like quick say his favorite food! We didn't get to see an ounce of his personality, so why in the world would she say she liked him? They didn't even have a single conversation outside of social media or poor one-sided flirting. They had a single date, but?
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The numbers actually disappeared because the clocks were broken? Because he defeated it in his dream and the end credits said two people once fought fate?
First Frost was a really good show, but a terrible example of stalking. The ML stalks the FL for years, showing up every so often to secretly observe her... It's been awhile since I've seen such an absurd level of stalking in a drama. So I guess it surprising me meant it's been awhile since we've had a case that bad?
Keep these kind of thoughtful articles coming!