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Right, wrong and everything in between!
N no Tame ni is a drama that explores the grey area of human relationships where characters are neither wholly virtuous nor entirely flawed, caught somewhere between the absolutes of right and wrong. It is in this ambiguity where the drama aced itself. All the characters here, including the leads aren't defined by their moral high ground or by their self-interest but rather by the sacrifices they make for the people they care about.
The story is a slow burn, diving into messy human emotions and relationships and how trauma of any kind, whether emotional, mental or physical, sticks around and dictates the actions of them all. The past and present that aren't as separate as they think were connected by invisible threads with all the things that were left unsaid, with all that shared history.
As the drama progresses and we get more caught up in the mystery, it becomes clear that the whole journey isn't just about uncovering what happened, but about how it changed the lives of each character.This is a character-driven drama and honestly, I don’t want to give too much away because anything I say would be spoilers. But trust me when I say, these characters are anything but basic. They are not some perfect, cookie-cutter versions of people ,they are messy, emotional, and real. They have made some bad choices, suffered because of them and had to learn from it all. They grow, they change and watching that unfold is honestly one of the best parts. It’s raw and honest and it hits way harder than expected. I liked how the narrative didn't just focus on "What happened" but also delved deeper into "why it happened and how it affected them all". For me, this was all about personal growth and how our past , especially the tough parts that shape who we are today.
Cinematography for a 2014 drama was excellent especially the wide angle shots of the seaside and nature. Also the music was very fitting to the story , somehow elevating the whole mood.
While the story is intriguing, it was extremely slow-paced at times and the flashbacks that span across three timelines were confusing and a bit tiring. I am not a fan of fragmented narration but considering it's a 2014 drama, it is excusable in my books. Also, the addition of a few common tropes towards the end of the drama in an otherwise gripping plot wasn't necessary at all.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this if you are looking for strong, flawed characters who somehow despite everything will manage to evoke sympathy with all their imperfections. Though please keep in mind that it is a mood watch.
The story is a slow burn, diving into messy human emotions and relationships and how trauma of any kind, whether emotional, mental or physical, sticks around and dictates the actions of them all. The past and present that aren't as separate as they think were connected by invisible threads with all the things that were left unsaid, with all that shared history.
As the drama progresses and we get more caught up in the mystery, it becomes clear that the whole journey isn't just about uncovering what happened, but about how it changed the lives of each character.This is a character-driven drama and honestly, I don’t want to give too much away because anything I say would be spoilers. But trust me when I say, these characters are anything but basic. They are not some perfect, cookie-cutter versions of people ,they are messy, emotional, and real. They have made some bad choices, suffered because of them and had to learn from it all. They grow, they change and watching that unfold is honestly one of the best parts. It’s raw and honest and it hits way harder than expected. I liked how the narrative didn't just focus on "What happened" but also delved deeper into "why it happened and how it affected them all". For me, this was all about personal growth and how our past , especially the tough parts that shape who we are today.
Cinematography for a 2014 drama was excellent especially the wide angle shots of the seaside and nature. Also the music was very fitting to the story , somehow elevating the whole mood.
While the story is intriguing, it was extremely slow-paced at times and the flashbacks that span across three timelines were confusing and a bit tiring. I am not a fan of fragmented narration but considering it's a 2014 drama, it is excusable in my books. Also, the addition of a few common tropes towards the end of the drama in an otherwise gripping plot wasn't necessary at all.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this if you are looking for strong, flawed characters who somehow despite everything will manage to evoke sympathy with all their imperfections. Though please keep in mind that it is a mood watch.
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