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A drama that makes you want to live... badly.
A drama that makes you wanna live… badly. That’s the one sentence that stayed with me the whole time. Our Movie (우리 영화) is the kind of story that makes you want to step outside, breathe in deeply, get soaked in the rain, watch the sunset with nothing but silence around you. It’s a reminder, one we don’t get often enough, that despite the chaos and routine of life, you do want to live. Deeply. Fully. And ironically, this drama achieves that by breaking your heart and healing it at the same time.
The title Our Movie isn't just about the literal movie that Daeum and Jeha were making together. It's the life they were living. The one you live with them, moment by moment. It’s a rare case where the title actually feels like a perfect fit... So simple, yet so layered.
I questioned whether I should give it a 10. I usually reserve 10s for more “grand” productions, epic plots, sprawling settings, ensemble casts. But this drama? It hit just as hard because it was the opposite. So minimal in its form: few locations, a small cast, a rather simple storyline. But emotionally? Absolutely massive.
It was also one of my most anticipated dramas of the year. Namkoong Min and Jeon Yeobeen are two of my favorite actors, so I kind of knew I was in for a ride. Probably tears, heartbreak, and a lot of reflection... And still, it gave me more than I expected.
Daeum, as a character, was stunning. Not just in her brightness, but in how alive she was despite her terminal illness. And strangely enough, as someone who’s healthy, I found myself jealous of her. How do you live so boldly? Love so earnestly? Laugh so freely? How do you shine so unapologetically that the people around you have to follow that light?
She changed everyone, from Jeha to her father, and watching Jeha gradually open up was one of the most quietly rewarding arcs I’ve seen. From the shell of a man into someone who laughs, connects, and finally dares to live. Even though we didn’t learn too much about him, it didn’t matter. This was Daeum’s story. Her life, her ending, her legacy.
The cinematography is breathtaking. Every frame feels intentional and intimate. The OST may not be flashy or instantly memorable, but it fits like a second skin — quiet, warm, and deeply in tune with the story. And the acting? Flawless. Jeon Yeobeen delivers one of her most raw, soulful performances, and Namkoong Min’s restrained portrayal complements hers perfectly.
Two scenes that especially stayed with me are the rain kiss and the one where Jeha runs to her to see the sunset together. Not because they are romantic in the usual sense, but because they encapsulated everything this drama is about. Longing. Urgency. Sacrifice. Unconditional love.
Our Movie might not be a drama for everyone. The ending might not necessarily be happy, it's not packed with twists, it's not heavy on backstory, and it doesn’t tie everything in a neat bow. But for those who are at that stage in life and who let it wash over them, it becomes more than just a drama. A gentle but unforgettable reminder that life, in all its messiness, is worth living fully.
The title Our Movie isn't just about the literal movie that Daeum and Jeha were making together. It's the life they were living. The one you live with them, moment by moment. It’s a rare case where the title actually feels like a perfect fit... So simple, yet so layered.
I questioned whether I should give it a 10. I usually reserve 10s for more “grand” productions, epic plots, sprawling settings, ensemble casts. But this drama? It hit just as hard because it was the opposite. So minimal in its form: few locations, a small cast, a rather simple storyline. But emotionally? Absolutely massive.
It was also one of my most anticipated dramas of the year. Namkoong Min and Jeon Yeobeen are two of my favorite actors, so I kind of knew I was in for a ride. Probably tears, heartbreak, and a lot of reflection... And still, it gave me more than I expected.
Daeum, as a character, was stunning. Not just in her brightness, but in how alive she was despite her terminal illness. And strangely enough, as someone who’s healthy, I found myself jealous of her. How do you live so boldly? Love so earnestly? Laugh so freely? How do you shine so unapologetically that the people around you have to follow that light?
She changed everyone, from Jeha to her father, and watching Jeha gradually open up was one of the most quietly rewarding arcs I’ve seen. From the shell of a man into someone who laughs, connects, and finally dares to live. Even though we didn’t learn too much about him, it didn’t matter. This was Daeum’s story. Her life, her ending, her legacy.
The cinematography is breathtaking. Every frame feels intentional and intimate. The OST may not be flashy or instantly memorable, but it fits like a second skin — quiet, warm, and deeply in tune with the story. And the acting? Flawless. Jeon Yeobeen delivers one of her most raw, soulful performances, and Namkoong Min’s restrained portrayal complements hers perfectly.
Two scenes that especially stayed with me are the rain kiss and the one where Jeha runs to her to see the sunset together. Not because they are romantic in the usual sense, but because they encapsulated everything this drama is about. Longing. Urgency. Sacrifice. Unconditional love.
Our Movie might not be a drama for everyone. The ending might not necessarily be happy, it's not packed with twists, it's not heavy on backstory, and it doesn’t tie everything in a neat bow. But for those who are at that stage in life and who let it wash over them, it becomes more than just a drama. A gentle but unforgettable reminder that life, in all its messiness, is worth living fully.
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