Jojo

The drama left a bittersweet taste in my mouth. Some episodes lingered with a sense of ache and some with quiet warmth and a certain kind of comfort that felt familiar.

It follows the story of Sakura who lost his hearing in high school and then had to take a step back from all the relationships in his life.
The drama beautifully portrayed how disability doesn’t only affect the person who is suffering but causes a rippling effect impacting everyone who cares and lives with and around them.
It also tries to touch the topic of comparing the experiences of individuals born deaf with those who lose their hearing later in life and how they deal with it differently. The emotional journey is very different and both have their own challenges to deal with it.

Each character here navigated their own storm, finding different ways to cope, adapt and survive amidst whatever curveball life threw at them. Their journeys are messy and far from perfect but felt raw and real.
The drama does lean into melodrama and some decisions might feel illogical and frustrating. But as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that life is messy and sometimes we get it right, sometimes we don’t and that’s what makes us humane. But don't worry it's not the kind of frustration that makes you want to quit watching, but enough to keep a tissue box at your side.

The cinematography was stunning and the transition between past and present was beautifully done and each shift felt like a haunting reminder of how much is lost but also a hopeful reminder of what’s still possible.

Overall, this is an emotional journey that beautifully portrays that you don't always need words to communicate. Highly recommended.