Heavy Stuff
It should be said from the very beginning that this film presents a very different point of view on marriage, from the common perception. This is for those who took very, very hard blows from life, and it won't speak too much to those who were speared. One needs to go through some hellish experiences to fully understand this series' philosophy on marriage, and relate to its characters and events.
Personally, I very much enjoy fairy tales-like love stories, but once in a while I come across these heavy stories which remind me of my own stuff. They give me the opportunity to contemplate my own path so far, and a sense of self-satisfaction knowing I somehow managed to get through hardships, move on and retain my sanity, at least to some degree. 😁 It's a hard film to watch, even if you "have been there", as the saying goes.
Except for the music, I liked everything about this film. Although it was as unbearable as the experiences presented, it was for a purpose: it had to add to the arduousness of the events.
The story was good, and believe it or not, real. Such twisted people do exist, and they put others through hell. I can even state that this being a film, it quite embellished facts and the whole atmosphere.
The acting was perfect, each artist stirring up emotions according to the nature of their respective characters. Although the series is filled with sadness, grief, desperation, anger, frustration, injustice, helplessness, still the characters are very much embellished and idealized. If we take No In Ji for example, which represents the type of strong person who rescues themselves and heals others in the process, it's evident that she possess so many more qualities than a real person in real life. I mean, who can possibly be so level-headed and so self-controlled when they have to deal with life-threatening situations and so much heartbreak? And more than this, she even gives her all to heal and rescue a wreck (Han Jeong Won). And is this even possible? I mean, how immature must one be to not know that we cannot actually heal and save anyone, unless they want to do it themselves? Luckily, Han Jeong Won provided that ideal situation when somebody was actually willing to save themselves and accept help in the process. Now, this being given, it isn't impossible (for No In Ji to save him), but there's bound to be some mistakes in the process, some setbacks. Yet, we only see the steps forward, the advancement on the path to salvation. This is why I say that everything was embellished. Real people are more fragile, less ideal than No In Ji. Her behaviour was very classy, always speaking only what was important, refusing to wallow in gossip or pointless conversations, answering only to the questions which carried sense or served a constructive purpose. This is another ideal behaviour. Let's be serious, who wouldn't slip out a few curses now and then, a few blamings here and there? 😁
I close my review with the hope that everybody has at least a peaceful life, if not happy. And if people cannot relate to this film, it's a good sign, it means my wish came true. ☮️
Personally, I very much enjoy fairy tales-like love stories, but once in a while I come across these heavy stories which remind me of my own stuff. They give me the opportunity to contemplate my own path so far, and a sense of self-satisfaction knowing I somehow managed to get through hardships, move on and retain my sanity, at least to some degree. 😁 It's a hard film to watch, even if you "have been there", as the saying goes.
Except for the music, I liked everything about this film. Although it was as unbearable as the experiences presented, it was for a purpose: it had to add to the arduousness of the events.
The story was good, and believe it or not, real. Such twisted people do exist, and they put others through hell. I can even state that this being a film, it quite embellished facts and the whole atmosphere.
The acting was perfect, each artist stirring up emotions according to the nature of their respective characters. Although the series is filled with sadness, grief, desperation, anger, frustration, injustice, helplessness, still the characters are very much embellished and idealized. If we take No In Ji for example, which represents the type of strong person who rescues themselves and heals others in the process, it's evident that she possess so many more qualities than a real person in real life. I mean, who can possibly be so level-headed and so self-controlled when they have to deal with life-threatening situations and so much heartbreak? And more than this, she even gives her all to heal and rescue a wreck (Han Jeong Won). And is this even possible? I mean, how immature must one be to not know that we cannot actually heal and save anyone, unless they want to do it themselves? Luckily, Han Jeong Won provided that ideal situation when somebody was actually willing to save themselves and accept help in the process. Now, this being given, it isn't impossible (for No In Ji to save him), but there's bound to be some mistakes in the process, some setbacks. Yet, we only see the steps forward, the advancement on the path to salvation. This is why I say that everything was embellished. Real people are more fragile, less ideal than No In Ji. Her behaviour was very classy, always speaking only what was important, refusing to wallow in gossip or pointless conversations, answering only to the questions which carried sense or served a constructive purpose. This is another ideal behaviour. Let's be serious, who wouldn't slip out a few curses now and then, a few blamings here and there? 😁
I close my review with the hope that everybody has at least a peaceful life, if not happy. And if people cannot relate to this film, it's a good sign, it means my wish came true. ☮️
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