It really was. This episode was indescribable because I felt every emotion possible from 1 - 10 and it all cohesively wound it's way around each character.
Those last five minutes had me absolutely numb, stunned and with tears.
It's because Go Moon Young was absolutely right in saying the brother is innately manipulative and selfish. A two year old has no idea the hoops, rolls, sleepless nights and stress a parent is under and although ST is probably brilliant in one sense, he's also 2 years old in another. We (the audience) want fair for Moon Gang Tae and the reality of the situation is that he's never actually had that. I was furious at him also...
Again, GMY speaks the truth slowly and quietly. Moon Sang Tae is manipulative of his brother for reasons revealed…
Oh gosh! Don't ever say that about yourself! Before my son was born, I would have been one of those judgmental people, looking at a child / adolescent meltdown and thinking, "they need to be better parents". I now have a PhD in realizing what a moron I was as a person and my ongoing goal in life is to find a cure so my son will live independently and happy. Until then, I find a lot of joy and escape in dramas and am very grateful to the drama deities for leading me into these wonderful stories.
Again, GMY speaks the truth slowly and quietly. Moon Sang Tae is manipulative of his brother for reasons revealed…
I realized my mistake after pushing this out. Thanks a bunch for the clarification and I've edited above. Also, Sang Tae is not exaggerated at all and is, in fact, a honest portrayal of autism. My son is moderate compared to some peers and those cases are beyond heartbreaking to witness when they are out of their comfort zone. On the caretaker's face, you can see exasperation, exhaustion and worry. I personally have learned, though being a mother, how lacking I was as a person and how much he teaches me to be a better daily. I see this point reflected in the plot line and would love to sit down with the scriptwriter and be a fangirl for about an hour.