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Who knew we would love Pokpa
Anyone who has watched this series can agree, LITW has an innocence to it. Rural living on an animal reserve in the heart of nature. It's slow, but like an early morning, it begins to reveal the beauty of the relationship between Hem and Fifa. Complete opposites, but in reality, the same desire. Without a plan, they find a safe space within the other.
Scarred by a previous relationship gone bad, Hem runs from his past, but his past won't let him go. He drinks to ease the pain. A weakness that Fifa is not afraid to address. Hem understands the criticism is for his own good, and welcomes it as no one has dared to speak to him in such a manner. In Fifa, he feels drawn to him. He sees the rebellious head strong person he once was.
While I didn't like the methods used to get him there, I did understand the reasoning. He was enjoying the benefits of what Pokpa provided without an appreciation for it. How could he? He was into art and design. Fashion and everything modern that could be embraced in the city life. Pokpa was the furthest from this as you can get. Muddy roads, mosquitoes, geckos, and no internet. He was lost.
His struggle to fit in with his new environment showed. Outdoor baths, a gecko that had a specific mission and his clumsiness. Mistakes made can have serious consequences, as seen with a food allergy that sent an employee to the hospital. Distraught, Fifa agonized over it and gave a heartfelt apology. Here, Hem sees Fifa in a different light. He's not spoiled or a coward. He's from a different world with different dreams but his heart was good.
They easily found their warm relationship growing and valued what it meant. They hold each other accountable in their daily living. The obstacles that should keep them apart, didn't. Hem's past no longer defined his present and an opportunity for Fifa's initial dream came through. Hem's declaration of always being there for him, gives Fifa the strength to embrace it. We are left with the hope that their story hasn't finished. They made sure of it. The moon, the key and the bunny head. We are sure of it.
The beauty of this story needed to be told. This is not to say there weren't faults within. The choppy scenes at the end to bring it to a conclusion were noticible. Hem's resolution of his previous relationship could have been expanded on. Fifa's pain felt for his sprained ankle came and went. Then there were moments that erased all the faults and all that is left is beauty. Hem holding Fifa as his heart breaks. Fifa being brave enough to kiss Hem. Ton and Arm did a wonderful job. The connection is there without being overproducted. The ending was as it should be. This is what good stories are made of.
Scarred by a previous relationship gone bad, Hem runs from his past, but his past won't let him go. He drinks to ease the pain. A weakness that Fifa is not afraid to address. Hem understands the criticism is for his own good, and welcomes it as no one has dared to speak to him in such a manner. In Fifa, he feels drawn to him. He sees the rebellious head strong person he once was.
While I didn't like the methods used to get him there, I did understand the reasoning. He was enjoying the benefits of what Pokpa provided without an appreciation for it. How could he? He was into art and design. Fashion and everything modern that could be embraced in the city life. Pokpa was the furthest from this as you can get. Muddy roads, mosquitoes, geckos, and no internet. He was lost.
His struggle to fit in with his new environment showed. Outdoor baths, a gecko that had a specific mission and his clumsiness. Mistakes made can have serious consequences, as seen with a food allergy that sent an employee to the hospital. Distraught, Fifa agonized over it and gave a heartfelt apology. Here, Hem sees Fifa in a different light. He's not spoiled or a coward. He's from a different world with different dreams but his heart was good.
They easily found their warm relationship growing and valued what it meant. They hold each other accountable in their daily living. The obstacles that should keep them apart, didn't. Hem's past no longer defined his present and an opportunity for Fifa's initial dream came through. Hem's declaration of always being there for him, gives Fifa the strength to embrace it. We are left with the hope that their story hasn't finished. They made sure of it. The moon, the key and the bunny head. We are sure of it.
The beauty of this story needed to be told. This is not to say there weren't faults within. The choppy scenes at the end to bring it to a conclusion were noticible. Hem's resolution of his previous relationship could have been expanded on. Fifa's pain felt for his sprained ankle came and went. Then there were moments that erased all the faults and all that is left is beauty. Hem holding Fifa as his heart breaks. Fifa being brave enough to kiss Hem. Ton and Arm did a wonderful job. The connection is there without being overproducted. The ending was as it should be. This is what good stories are made of.
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