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Multi-dimensional story and themes that tugs your interest one way or another.
Acting is top-notch. If you say read between the lines, the characters conveyed them without the need to suffocate the screen and the viewers.Music used suits every scenes and episodes, and were utilized to further tell the stories, convey emotions, depicts the timeline, and at same time, promoting Korea's culture and traditions.
With all the details of this drama and intricacies, it is safe to say that the drama is such a high rewatch value. It can entertain people from all walks of life, without sacrificing the capacity to educate and leave something to each viewer.
4 episodes in and this drama already narrated and satisfying stories of -
life's uncertainties,
a person's hopes and dreams,
a child's longing
a mother's unconditional love,
friendships and camaraderies,
importance of teachers in development of youth,
injustice,
unfair distribution of wealth,
corruption,
poverty and its consequences in life,
harmful traditions and beliefs,
discrimination of the poor and women in society,
society's inflexible hierarchy and structure,
abuse of power,
power of love to endure, hope, and create happiness,
unconditional love between husband and wife,
generational trauma and pain,
sacrifices with its joy, pain, positive and negative consequences,
vicious cycle of toxic relationship, abuse, and manipulation,
undue influence,
struggles of women in society,
unfair trade,
repetitive cycle of life,
failures and sucesses that come in small things, losses and gains
value of money in life vs. love in living
a father's burden and unconditional sacrifices.
superficial happiness creating an empty life.
Pure love - which may be cliche and almost unrealistic in so many ways, seeing the realities of life.. but to convey it effectively, and almost as if you can touch it, gives hope to humanity.
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