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Too many plot holes

Have you ever imagine meet urself 10 years ago? What will you feel seeing how naive or stupid urself in the past...? Or have u ever imagine meet urself 10 years from now? Will (s)he will be our idol/ur dream person or become the one u want to avoid....?

For me this drama is one of the most confuse plot. From first until the end never really reveal the real reason for Lin Miao (LM) to go back to the past. Just a little bit of connection but make no sense to pick LM to go back to past. And why LM have to help Jiao Yang (JY) to become president is also never been explained.

Yeah the romance is there & the development of the romance is quite good. LM herself is one of the toughest female lead in the drama. Cheesy romance is unnecessary for this woman. But the relationship between JY & LM is quite sweet in someway, especially how they support each other.

What i like from this drama especially is Zhao Yan (ZY). She is not a stupid girl who will do anything in the name of love. She is a lovely girl who know how to let go. Even though she quite stubborn at first & how she let go is quite stupid. But she still let it go without fuss.

The plot hole that i notice or iritate me:
- Su Cheng Yun (CY) as the antagonist is quite weird in someway. The reason he did all what he did is a little bit push if i must say. Maybe because the writter didn't give us the past about CY. Suddenly they just tell us that CY is evil due to his mother action that he think is unfair to him. But what is the unfair action never really reveal. Just because his mother leave him...? I don't think so. They also never really tell us about how good or bad relationship between CY & JY, and why CY must envy JY. Just tell us that they are brother from their mother. Really makes no sense to make this become the plot...
- The 10 years in the future scene is not too clear. No writing 10 years later what so ever. They makes us notice about the time different just because shan shan is pregnant and have child.
- Other couple romance also a little bit push over. Just like they need another couple in the drama.
- The one who betray the company also really confusing. Like why he did what he did never really explained. Is it money..? Or is it other factor...? We never know
- When Lin Wei Jun met LM for the first time she's not surprise to see someone that looked like herself but older...

Overall this drama is not worth to watch. You may watch it if you fans of Li Hong Yi or Kira Shi or other actor in this drama. But if you watch it because of the plot don't waste ur time, pick another drama instead

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the comeback of Krist-Singto

Many people are so excited about the comeback of Krist-Singto, so naturally, I’m quite curious about them too.

And boy oh boy, I am glad I decided to watch them! ^^ Now I fully understand why fans are so thrilled about their comeback. Their chemistry and eye contact are truly something to look forward to every week. Sometimes, I even wish a normal couple pairing could have eye contact as intense as theirs.

Ok. Story time…

Padtaphi Sinan (Phi), a popular news anchor, falls from fame after a video of him abusing his co-anchor goes viral. As a result, he’s suspended from work and forced to sell his luxury car to cover fines imposed by sponsors.

Thankfully, he still has a loyal friend who’s willing to help him. Yong, an editor at the company, encourages him to create a new show and fight his way back from the bottom. Yong even brings in a new producer to help him. But to Phi’s surprise, the producer turns out to be none other than Tamtawan Anandabhumi (Tam) — his ex-boyfriend.

Yong had told Tam about Phi’s situation, how badly his reputation has been damaged in the country. Out of loyalty, Yong specifically asked Tam to return home just to help Phi get back on his feet. So here Tam is—back in the country, supposedly just to support Phi’s comeback. Or is that really the only reason…?

Three years ago, Tam suddenly broke up with Phi for no apparent reason and fled across the continent to Australia, where his mom lives. Tam never reached out, never clarified why it ended, not even gave a reason for the breakup. Now, facing Tam again stirs up all the pain Phi once felt—along with the lingering emotions he never truly let go of.

Now, the question is… Will their collaboration remain strictly professional until the end? Or will their unresolved feelings resurface, giving them a chance to finally close that chapter—with a happy ending this time?

And more importantly… What was the real reason Tam broke up with Phi in the first place?

That's pretty much the story without giving too much spoiler. Now what I like and don't

What I like:
+ The fiery chemistry between Krist and Singto — OMG… their eyes say everything! All the pain, the longing, the love… It’s like they were never apart in the first place. Every glance is charged with emotion.
+ The brilliant idea of incorporating Singto’s real-life departure from GMMTV into their comeback couple storyline. Using that moment as part of their comeback narrative was such a clever and meaningful touch.
+ The scene where Phi publicly admits their relationship is so powerful. Even knowing it could cost him everything—and send him back to rock bottom—he still chooses love. That moment hits hard.
+ Love how they showed us the traditional wedding to wrap up the drama. What's more, it's the first time in a BL that we've gotten a scene where we see them registering and receiving a marriage certificate.

What I feel lack:
- It’s a shame that GMMTV seems hesitant to explore Nudee and Gie’s potential as a Girls' Love (GL) pairing. I mean, come on—their chemistry is palpable. The way they look at each other, the subtle tension… you can feel the unspoken feelings. Why not just go for it and make them an official pairing? There’s clearly something there.

Overall I am really happy I can watch this. Now my homework… Watch Sotus where it all begins… Haha…

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long waiting finally come true...

Really excited when this drama finally surface to our screen. A long time waiting we have for this drama, I've waited this since 2019. Is it redeem everything...? is this worth to wait...? Oh I want to say yes yes yes with all my heart, but unfortunately there're some disappointment too...

At first I also quite disappointed with the beginning of this drama. It's like, the drama that I've been waiting for this long only like this.... But however in the end I still give this very high score. Simply because the ending story is really beautiful. This drama has a very mediocare beginning to the middle, but from middle to the end is so meaningful. How they tell story when Lin Zhi Xiao (XX) & Gu Wei (GW) is about to married, the vow & speech at the wedding. Usually other drama just tell us when they meet the parent after that just jumping to wedding scene or just fast forward the process of the wedding, but here they tell the feeling of a father that about to let go his girl & other stuff about wedding itself. & also don't forget the story after the wedding that we don't need to wait for another special episode.

The minus:
- The chemistry between Yang Zi and Xiao Chan not over the top. They're beautiful people, but somehow they chemistry feel a little bit lack compared to other Yang Zi partner in drama.
- Yang Zi character here remind me of her character at Go Go Squid.
- The second couple story unfinished. Yeah I know they not the main couple, but the way they write the story of Gu Xiao & San San feel just like hanging in the gallows & they prefer to not wrote a complete story because they're not the main lead.
- The story sometimes doesn't quite makes sense. Like when GW suddenly can do the operation even though he actually has some psychological issues regarding it or when he got serious problem later on he just got back at his sense, both just because XX talk sense to him. Or maybe the issues itself from the first just be there for the purpose to make our couple have a smooth sail.... :p.
- XX sometimes a little bit too immature

The Plus:
+ No crazy love rival. Yes they have love rival, but the other party quite mature to know they boundaries.
+ The soundtrack is so beautiful & the lyrics is very very beautiful & meaningful.
+ They not too stretch the duration into hot complete mess...
+ The 'interview' in the end of almost every episode...

Overall just because the ending makes this drama one of the top in my list.

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4th story

Finally another drama of Fourever You on our screen. Let’s discuss drama…

The Sun from Another Star follows Daotok, an introverted art student who carries both the blessing and curse of a lifelong ability: he can see and communicate with ghosts.

The story begins when Daotok moves into a new condo after securing an unbelievable 70% discount on the rent. The catch? The building is heavily haunted, filled with noisy spirits constantly throwing tantrums. Since Daotok isn’t afraid of ghosts—and desperately needs a place where he can keep his cat—he accepts the deal without hesitation.

Living next door is Arthit, a medical student who is Daotok’s complete opposite. Arthit is arrogant, hot-tempered, impulsive, and very much an extroverted “bad boy.”

Initially irritated by each other, their paths constantly cross, especially since they are the only two living residents on the entire floor. They begin interacting more because of a ghost named Donut. Once Arthit’s friend, Donut asks him to uncover the truth behind his death, leading Arthit to turn to Daotok for help.

Behind Arthit’s tough and reckless exterior lies a deep, suffocating grief over the loss of his mother. Donut’s unresolved spirit makes Arthit wonder if his mother’s soul is also trapped somewhere, unable to move on. After discovering Daotok’s ability to communicate with ghosts, Arthit desperately asks for his help in finding her.

Reluctantly—and after much persuasion from Arthit and his friend North—Daotok agrees. Together, they begin searching for Arthit’s mother’s missing soul.

As they spend more time together, the two gradually grow closer emotionally. Arthit slowly realizes just how drawn he is to Daotok, though he remains afraid to admit his feelings or let himself fall in love. Daotok, meanwhile, has built thick emotional walls around himself after being deeply betrayed by his first love.

So in the end, how will these two boys find the courage to take a step toward love?

That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't (especially the difference from the book).

What I like:
+ Ngern & Oat played Arthit & Daotok beautifully. So fit for their role…
+ Happy to see the gank again…
+ They town dosn much of how obsessed Arthit with Daotok... Like for example: the moment Daotok live in Arthit's room, instead because Arthit kidnap Daotok, they made it because Daotok have no other choice due to electricity in his room
+ Seeing how protective Jo is toward North—he won’t let anyone even raise their voice at him.

What I don’t too like:
- The chemistry between Ngern & Oat not so much… I don’t know how to put this into words…
- They erase and change several important scenes from the book that in my opinion make the story better…
- They changed the music—specifically the song Arthit was supposed to create. Haha. And honestly, the drama didn’t really capture how huge the song was supposed to be or how it suddenly made Arthit famous overnight.

Overall I am really happy this was on the screen… Below I’ll write about important scenes from the book they change / erase. So if you don’t wanna know just stop reading here…













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The changes:
* The most disappointing change is the scene where Arthit is supposed to be abducted after the race. Instead of an actual kidnapping, the drama turns it into a weak “accident” that leaves Arthit heavily injured. Honestly, I don’t even think the incident shown would realistically cause injuries as severe as the drama suggests. The original scene was meant to feel far more intense and nerve-wracking, allowing us to truly see Daotok’s panic and realize just how important Arthit has become to him. For me, Studio Wabi Sabi chose the safer route by heavily toning down the violence from the series.
* They also removed Daotok’s background story. Of course, I’m talking about Daotok’s high school days—when he was bullied and how he dealt with it. I understand why the drama chose to leave it out, but I still think showing a little of that part of his past would’ve added more depth to his character.
* Arthit’s inner struggle as he tries to deny that he has fallen for Daotok. In the book, we can truly see how deeply Arthit struggles with his feelings.
* The room is too big. Haha... When I read the book I imagine is like studio apartments. Not 1 bedroom...
* Direk reaction not so fun. In the book more extravagant, like he literally shock Arthit can love someone... Honestly kinda wait for his reaction, instead I just get usual expression...
* The moment Arthit talk to Daotok's dad on the phone, said he want Daotok be his 'wife'

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First-Khaotung drama. Of course here I come… Haha… Let’s talk drama…

The story follows Tiger, a debt collector sent to collect money from a struggling cat café. Despite his tough exterior, he’s actually a devoted cat lover—ironically suffering from a severe cat fur allergy. So the moment he steps into the café and realizes it’s full of cats, his heart instantly softens, and he quickly befriends the owner, Madam Meow.

Everything changes when Madam Meow suddenly collapses, leaving behind debts, a house full of cats, and her estranged son, Lynx. Before she passes, she leaves Tiger an unexpected gift—her ability to understand and communicate with cats.

Lynx, who resents both his mother and her cats, initially wants to sell the café and walk away from everything. However, Tiger convinces him to keep it running. To Lynx's surprise, Tiger turns out to be his creditor, but Tiger who turns out already charmed by Lynx decided not to let Lynx work alone, so they work together to pay off the debt.

With his new ability, Tiger helps Lynx better understand the cats, and as they manage the café side by side—dealing with finances, chaotic feline antics, and unresolved grief—their relationship slowly grows from reluctant partners into something deeper.

Overall, it’s a soft, healing slice-of-life BL about grief, second chances, and building a sense of “home”—not just with each other, but with a house full of demanding cats.

That's pretty much the story without giving anymore spoilers.

What I like:
+ Unlike most GMMTV BL dramas. This has a certain depth to the story.
+ Always love the chemistry of First-Khaotung
+ Sadly I think this will be the last drama where we can see Winny-Satang together… :(. Although I am quite curious who they'll be paired with next…

What I’m not too like:
- It said Tiger is allergic to cats. But I rarely see how being around cats affects him much… I know they just said it was itchy when he touched the cats. But still a little bit forced the story…

Overall I really love this drama….

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My April Recommendation movie

Watched this because the recommendation challenge by 𝑫𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒐…

The story follows Suzuko Sato, a young woman who ends up with a criminal record after an incident involving a roommate. Because of this, she feels disconnected from her family and struggles to fit into society. Especially because her family also suffers because of her criminal record. Especially her younger brother.

Determined to escape her past, Suzuko makes a simple rule for herself: whenever she saves one million yen, she moves to a new town and starts again from scratch.

She becomes a "professional drifter," intentionally avoiding deep roots or long-term attachments.

However, despite her efforts to remain detached, she eventually meets someone who begins to challenge her habit of running away.

That's pretty much the story without giving anymore spoilers.

What I like:
+ Despite her effort to stay detached, I really like she still stay in contact with her little brother
+ Kinda love the ending, where she's in the end choosing herself.

What I don't like:
- This movie really bored me…
- I didn't really understand the ending until I asked AI. Haha…

The one thing people write about this, in my opinion the one that make me said touché is PHope: "However, the ending was so so, as it left many questions answered. And that felt like the movie was presenting just a glimpse of the girl's life."

Yeah unfortunately this movie just really is not my cup of tea. But I am glad I can watch this…

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My Feb Recommendation Challenge

Watched this for my Recommendation Challenge from 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒓. Let’s talk movie…

The story spans ten years, beginning in 2005. Lu Qinyang (QY) is a "problem student" who falls head-over-heels for the top-tier student Ling Yiyao (YY). He famously confesses his love to her in front of the entire school, promising to give her a happy life and marry her one day.

As they move into adulthood, the "purity" of their high school romance hits the brick wall of adult reality. QY takes on dangerous and grueling construction jobs to save money to ‘fit’ for YY, while YY stays by his side despite her mother’s disapproval and better offers from wealthier suitors.

They were desperate to be together, they struggled against the harsh reality, and after all was said and done, is the love that they have still the same?

That's pretty much the story without giving any more spoilers.

This movie really portrays the harsh reality when love alone is not enough for relationships & building the future together. Qu Chu Xiao & Zhang Jing Yi, played their characters beautifully, I can feel their bitterness in the harsh reality.

I don't like the ending, but that’s really real life, when not all the story ends with a happy ending… :(

Overall I quite happy can watch this movie…. Just prepare your tissue when you want to watch this one...

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Another drama of Pond Naravit and Phuwin Tangsakyuen of course here I come…

The story follows Thee, the heir to a former mafia family that has since transformed into a high-end luxury perfume and jewelry empire. Growing up surrounded by immense wealth, isolation and secrecy, Thee becomes wildly out of touch with reality—emotionally distant, socially awkward, and completely out of touch with everyday life.

His father sends him to Thailand to oversee the business there. Lonely and far from home, Thee spends his time watching his mother’s old soap operas (lakorns). Having grown up on dramatic romance tropes, he believes love should involve grand gestures, orchestral background music, and intense melodrama.

His world shifts when he meets Peach, a grounded and straightforward freelance photographer. Peach is hired as the photographer for the company's new perfume campaign, but he quickly finds himself in the role of a "love mentor."

Peach’s mission? To teach the overly dramatic and romance-deluded Thee how to act like a normal person: how to date without buying entire buildings on impulse, and how to communicate without behaving like he’s in a prime-time drama.

Thee’s original target is Aran, the model chosen as the face of the new perfume campaign. Peach agrees—half amused, half exasperated. However, as time passes, Thee’s interest gradually shifts—not toward Aran, but toward Peach.

With Peach, Thee slowly learns how to tone down his exaggerated behavior and experience a more genuine, grounded kind of love & life.

Now the question remains:
How will Thee’s family—especially his father—react to his relationship with Peach? Will they accept it, or stand firmly against it?

That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ Seeing Pond act as Thee made me not know what to say… But surely I’m happy seeing him having different kinds of roles…
+ Always happy to see Pond & Phuwin on my screen, their chemistry never fails. And seeing William & Est, Perth & Santa is a bonus aside…

What I not like too much:
- There’re times when this drama makes me cringe so much with what Thee did… Haha…

Overall I’m quite happy to watch this drama…

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Set in the year 2029, the story follows Liang Si Mu (SM), a brilliant university professor. Haunted by the tragic and mysterious death of his sister, Liang Si Yuan, he uses an experimental code he developed to travel back in time.

His goal is to return to the specific day his sister died to uncover the truth and prevent the tragedy. Alongside his best friend Yue Ling, SM navigates a dangerous web of secrets, detective-style investigations, and the technical limitations of his incomplete time-travel code.

As he digs deeper, he encounters terrifying and delusional figures from his sister's past—including a chilling "crazy boyfriend" character—while struggling with the inconsistencies and consequences of altering the timeline.

So, will SM in the end successfully uncovered the truth behind his sister death...?

Overall for short dramas this is a good one… You got the thriller, the good story & the good acting… But unfortunately in the end this still a little bit forgettable

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My January 2026 recommendation

Watched this for my Recommendation Challenge from Jojo. Let's discuss drama…

The story follows two high school students, Minase Jin and Hirukawa Haruki, who are polar opposites in both personality and social standing.

Minase is an honors student—polite, quiet, and burdened by the heavy pressure of meeting his parents’ high expectations.

Hirukawa is a so-called “delinquent”—straightforward, emotionally honest, and seemingly carefree.

Minase believes there are three kinds of relationships between people:
The Bystander — like water. Always present but trying to remain invisible. They don’t take sides; they simply “flow” around the situation.
The Perpetrator — like a stone thrown into that water. They cause ripples, create chaos.
The Victim — the one hit by the splash, left to suffer the impact.

To Minase, the safest place is as the water. He believes that by remaining a bystander and avoiding emotional involvement, he can protect himself from harm. To him, being “water” is the most logical way to survive a suffocating society.

That belief, however, is soon disrupted by Hirukawa.

They first meet in their first year—by chance, at the school sinks. Minase is washing his hands when Hirukawa walks in, right after nearly strangling a teacher. Their eyes meet. Nothing is said.

For a long time, they remain strangers who merely attend the same school. Their dynamic begins to change in April of their second year. Minase witnesses something no one else sees: Hirukawa being beaten by his father in their front yard. When Hirukawa notices him, he doesn’t cry or beg—he just glares and says: "Don’t tell anyone."

After that, Minase starts to notice Hirukawa more. Everything truly shifts when Minase encounters Hirukawa outside of school, at a local park. He finds Hirukawa beaten up, and instead of staying away, something about Hirukawa’s presence draws Minase in.

Against all logic, he does something unthinkable. Minase approaches Hirukawa—injured and emotionally guarded—and invites him to come to his house. Hirukawa is shocked and suspicious, since they aren’t even friends. But with nowhere else to go and his body in pain, he accepts. That night at Minase’s house marks the true beginning of their awkward and clumsy progression.

From then on, they begin spending time together in a secluded outdoor spot and at Minase’s house. Minase has only one rule: they cannot be seen together at school.

As days pass, they grow closer. Minase learns about Hirukawa’s broken home, his loneliness, his fight to survive; while Hirukawa begins to understand Minase’s inner emptiness. Yet no matter how close they become, Minase’s rule remains unchanged. To the outside world, they are merely strangers—but quietly, deeper feelings begin to form.

Everything changes again when Hirukawa’s father suddenly dies. With no family left, Hirukawa has to move—far away, to his mother’s district. Contact fades. Life moves on. And before they realize it, university life begins.

Now the question:
? Will they meet again…
? Will they continue their relationship…
? With Hirukawa’s bad reputation now in the past, will Minase finally dare to acknowledge their relationship openly…

That's pretty much the story without giving anymore spoilers. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ Portray the almost perfect ambiguity for teenagers. Their identity crisis, their confusion in sexual prefrence…
+ Portray the perfect never judge the book by its cover. You never know what people hide behind their ‘mask’

What I don’t like:
- How Hirukawa kept yielding to Minase…
- Never really tell the story about Hirukawa’s family in detail. Like why his parents divorce in the first place…

Overall this is really one good BL drama to watch. Our Youth masterfully deconstructs the "bystander" philosophy through the quiet, complex bond between Minase and Hirukawa.

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Watch this for MDL Challenge. Let’s talk movie…

The story follows Parin, a wealthy but troubled Thai bachelor who stays at the hotel where Iris works as the receptionist.

Their friendship has an unusual beginning. Parin is often drunk at the hotel, forcing Iris to drag him back to his room on several occasions. Because he’s the son of a powerful businessman, his father asks the hotel to keep a close eye on him. So, Iris is assigned—almost reluctantly—as his personal assistant.

Despite their initial friction, they begin to connect through shared meals. Later, Parin persuades Iris to visit "Little Thailand" with him, promising her great street food and adventure.

As Iris acts as his guide, she takes him away from the typical tourist spots to more local areas. While Iris believes they are simply sightseeing, Parin is actually searching for something. It turns out that Parin did not come to Hong Kong just for a vacation—he is on a desperate mission to find his estranged mother, who disappeared from his life years ago. And Parin has been using the trips with Iris to search for his missing mother.

Their friendship deepens as they wander through the city together, sharing stories about their childhoods, dreams, and family struggles. Parin is drawn to Iris’s positivity and hardworking nature, and their relationship gradually shifts—from friends, to business partners, and eventually to romantic interests.

For a moment, happiness feels complete.

Parin not only grows closer to Iris—he finally finds his mother. And with that reunion, he learns the truth behind her disappearance: the pain, the sacrifices, the reasons she stayed away. It’s not what he imagined, but it brings him peace.

Just when everything seems to fall into place… something cracks beneath the surface.

Because Iris is hiding a secret, something personal, that could shatter everything they’ve built together. One day, without warning, she leaves for the Philippines and cuts off all contact.

So now the questions remain:
? What is Iris hiding…
? Why did she suddenly disappear…
? And what will happen to Parin after she’s gone…

And the biggest question that lingers…
? Will Iris return, or is this goodbye forever…?

That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ How Parin & Iris form friendship even though they have diff social status

What i don't like:
- The stupid decision Iris made. I understand the reason behind it, just don't like the action she did.

Overall, Under Parallel Skies is a tender and bittersweet romance that explores love, separation, and hope. It shows how connection can bloom in the most unexpected places—and how sometimes, the people who change us the most are the ones we never saw coming.

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Watch this for MDL challenge. Let’s discuss movies…

The story revolves around Kasane Fuchi, a young woman who possesses extraordinary acting talent inherited from her late mother, the legendary stage actress Sukeyo Fuchi. Despite her natural gift, Kasane lives in isolation, burdened by a large, disfiguring scar on her face that has made her a constant target of bullying and rejection.

Before her mother died, she left Kasane a mysterious magical lipstick. When applied, it allows Kasane to swap faces with anyone she kisses for exactly 12 hours.

At her mother’s funeral, Kasane meets Kingo Habuta, a talent manager, a man who once once worked closely with Sukeyo and knows the dark secret behind the lipstick. Habuta introduces Kasane to Nina Tanzawa, a stunningly beautiful actress whose career has begun to stall due to her lack of genuine talent and passion for acting.

Behind her flawless image, Nina hides a serious condition often referred to as Sleeping Beauty Syndrome. She experiences sudden episodes of deep, prolonged sleep that can last for days or even weeks. During these episodes, Nina is completely incapacitated and unable to work. The illness is chronic and unpredictable, making it nearly impossible for her to maintain a stable career as a stage actress.

Habuta facilitates a secret deal between the two women. Nina keeps her illness hidden from the public and the theater industry—to protect her image as a rising star. Nina has the "beauty" (a flawless face) but lacks true talent and the physical stamina to perform consistently, she allows Kasane to use the magical lipstick to swap faces with her.

In exchange, Kasane steps into Nina’s life and performs on stage in her place—becoming the face of Nina Tanzawa, while Nina stays in the shadows, resting… or watching.
At first, the arrangement works flawlessly. “Nina” becomes a rising star in the theater world. But as success grows, so does resentment. The lines between identity, talent, and ownership begin to blur.

Kasane, long denied recognition, becomes addicted to the applause, the admiration, the feeling of being seen. For the first time, she’s celebrated—not for hiding, but for shining.

Meanwhile, Nina grows bitter. She watches from the sidelines as someone else lives her life, steals her glory, and does what she never could. She starts to feel empty—beautiful on the outside, but hollow inside. And worse—she resents Kasane, the “ugly girl” who now has everything she lost.

What starts as a practical arrangement soon blurs the line between beauty, identity, ambition, and self-worth.

So, how did this movie end…
Will the two women ever return to their own faces?
Or has the cost of ambition already sealed a far more tragic fate for them both?

This is an amazing movie that truly highlights a high-stakes psychological battle, where the line between the “real self” and the “mask” gradually blurs. It explores how obsession with beauty, talent, and recognition can distort identity and morality.

The way the movie ends strongly reflects Japan’s unique approach to tragedy and psychological storytelling—quiet, unsettling, and thought-provoking rather than comforting or neatly resolved.

If you’re bored with typical films that play it safe or follow predictable paths, this movie is definitely worth watching.

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Watch this for MDL challenge. Let’s discuss movies…

Have you ever lived with an incurable disease—one that makes you feel trapped and hopeless at the same time? This is the story of Ling Min (LM) and Lü Tu (LT).

Ling Min is a young woman suffering from end-stage kidney failure—uremia. She needs a transplant to survive. But with no matching donor in sight & time is running out.

Driven by desperation, she records a video proposing a “marriage deal”: she will marry and take care of a terminal patient’s family in exchange for receiving their kidney after they pass away. At first, she hesitates and doesn’t post the video.

But in a moment of despair, LM finally sends it to a group chat. Almost immediately, she regrets it and deletes the message—unaware that someone has already seen it. That someone is Lü Tu, a quirky and eccentric young man. LT seeks her out—not to judge, but to say: “I’ll take your deal.”

LM later meets LT to explain that the video was never meant seriously and that she doesn’t want marriage. However, for reasons of his own, LT keeps following her and insists on keeping the “deal” on the table.

At first, LM finds LT’s overly cheerful, carefree, and slightly strange personality annoying. But LT never leaves her side, no matter how difficult things become. So, slowly… something shifts.

Eventually, LT reveals that he has a terminal illness—a recurring brain tumor. Believing his condition to be hopeless, his reason for responding to LM’s video was simple: he wants to make sure his mother is taken care of after he’s gone. That’s why he answered her video.

As their bond deepens, LM discovers that LT is hiding something—something he hasn’t even told his own mother. A secret tied to his illness.

So now the question…
? Will LT and LM end up together—not just because of a deal, but because they truly love each other…
? What is the truth that LT is hiding about his condition…
? And in the end, will LM receive the kidney she needs to survive—whether from LT or from someone else…

That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. This movie gives us the check in reality for people who wait for help for their incurable disease. Quite worth watching…

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Watch this for the MDL challenge. It’s an amazing movie about a very resilient teenager and his incredible parents.

Born with a rare genetic disorder, 17-year-old A Reum ages far faster than everyone else. Though he is only a teenager, his body resembles that of an 80-year-old man. Knowing that his time is limited, he prepares a special gift for his young parents, who have raised him with unconditional love.

This time, MDL’s summary truly hits the point, so I won’t add any unnecessary details.

This beautiful movie shows us what unconditional love really means. Ah-reum’s parents, Mi-ra and Dae-su, had him when they were just 17 themselves—teenagers facing an unexpected pregnancy. But instead of walking away, Dae-su stepped up. They got married and built a life together—choosing family from the very beginning, standing together through everything.

Unlike 18 Again, where at one point the father—intentionally or not—blames the mother for “ruining” his life, Dae Su never once blames Mi Ra for her teenage pregnancy. Not even with A Reum’s condition, their family remains grateful—and finds joy in simply being together..

And Ah-reum? He’s not just a sick child in a story. He’s a real teenager—with dreams, humor, and quiet strength. He may carry the body of an elder, but his heart is young. You can see it in his eyes: moments of longing when he watches kids his age play, laugh, and grow. It’s natural to feel jealous. But he never resents his parents. Never causes pain. I really admire his resilience towards what life throws at him.

If you’re looking for a film that reminds you to be grateful—if you want something that touches your heart without manipulation or melodrama—this is a perfect choice. Highly recommend it.

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Watch this for MDL challenge. One very chaotic movie… Haha….

Story about the very conservative Rodrigo’s family & a family of gay pageant.

Rodrigo Sr., his wife Salve and their children Rodrigo Jr. and Blesilda are on their way to Junior's wedding on the day of the solar eclipse. Along the road, their vehicle collides with a van carrying a family of gay pageant performers: Mama Wendy, Wanda, Winona, Wilhelmina, and their trainee, Whitney.

When they all wake up, chaos begins: they’ve swapped bodies. Rodrigo Sr. with Wanda, Rodrigo Jr. with Wilhelmina and Blesilda with Whitney.

With the help of Joy—the Barangay Chairwoman (village captain) of San Rafael, who is also Salve’s cousin and Junior’s godmother—they finally reunite and piece together what happened.

Aside from dealing with the bizarre body swap, there are two big events neither group can afford to miss. Rodrigo’s family has a wedding to get through, while Mama Wendy’s family has a pageant to compete in. For the sake of both events, they call a truce and agree to help each other carry out their respective roles.

Now the question:
? Can they actually stay in character long enough for Junior to walk down the aisle…
? What will happen to Junior’s married life? Will they need to tell Yumi, Junior’s bride, the truth—and how will Yumi react afterward?
And most importantly:
? How long will they remain trapped in each other’s bodies… Will they have to wait until the next solar eclipse, or is there another way to reverse the swap….

That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ Interesting story.
+ How they manage to change the perspective of a conservative family for LGBTQ community.
+ The support Sean gives to Junior—as his best friend and best man—despite his own feelings for him.
+ How funny everything in the end for the whole group

What I don’t too like:
- A little bit too chaotic for my taste.

Overall this quite fun little ride…

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