Honest opinion: It’s a good movie, not great or revolutionary, but definitely not bad. Don’t listen to the negative comments; if you read most of them, there’s nothing concrete being said. Many "commenters" simply didn’t understand the movie, and that lack of understanding shows in their reviews.
The film has an interesting plot, engaging characters, and solid acting. If you’re not a fan of minimalist or “2D” character-driven stories, you might not enjoy it, but that simplicity is actually the beauty of this movie. Despite having only three main characters, it manages to deliver effectively.
The AI storyline is particularly compelling; it made me question how far artificial intelligence can go and how far humans are willing to push it. Nevertheless, if you’re open-minded and not closed off to unconventional storytelling, I think this movie is definitely worth watching.
I am very sorry but who trained their English lines? it is a disaster. I would be ashamed to let it air in such…
Context matters. In 1998, I don't think South Koreans were worried about their English; Koreans only started learning English recently. I like what the director did; it gives it a more realistic touch.
I just finished episode 1, and honestly, this drama is not going to be light or fluffy. It’s already clear from the tone and the characters’ emotions. The female lead constantly has this quiet sadness in her eyes—even when she’s trying not to cry. When she sees the male lead again after two years, you can tell she’s on the verge of breaking down. Their relationship is obviously complicated, full of knots and unresolved feelings. She’s happy to see him, but you can also feel the pain from their past. There’s so much unfinished business—not just between them, but within her as a person. She’s the type to carry everything inside, and I can already see that we’ll be watching her cry more than once. These are just my thoughts after episode 1, but wow… this drama is definitely going to be heavy.
I know I am late to the party, I'm on ep 8 and everything is pissing me off. the mother is on my neck; I drop the drama; it is because of her. not to mention the ex-finance, that a$$, SHE TOO IS PSSING ME OFF LIKE WHY DON'T YOU TELL HIM TO PISS OFF???? it makes no sense to me, and the mother is enabling all this from his side. I hate how in most Kdramas the mother NEVER takes the daughter's side, awful. the father right now is the only person I can say I am at peace with. the younger brother is 30??? I thought that dude was like 24! but 30?? oh noo. Another thing Kdramas do in drama like this is make the older sister successful and all put together, and the younger brother useless, for lack of a better word. Just no. I'm sick of it.
I really liked this drama. I think it goes beyond just ki11ing — it also explores the deep and complex bond between a child and their mother. Throughout the story, we see the male lead constantly seeking his mother’s validation (trying to prove to himself that he won’t end up like her. He fears having a child of his own because he’s terrified that history might repeat itself, and his child could turn out like his mother. However, in the final scene, when he takes in a child and eventually starts his own family, it shows that he has begun to heal — or at least is on the path toward healing) The only time he truly accepts her and calls out to her as “Mom” is when he finally understands what shaped her into the person she became. In that moment, he finds peace within himself. This drama beautifully portrays how powerful and enduring a mother’s love can be.
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The film has an interesting plot, engaging characters, and solid acting. If you’re not a fan of minimalist or “2D” character-driven stories, you might not enjoy it, but that simplicity is actually the beauty of this movie. Despite having only three main characters, it manages to deliver effectively.
The AI storyline is particularly compelling; it made me question how far artificial intelligence can go and how far humans are willing to push it. Nevertheless, if you’re open-minded and not closed off to unconventional storytelling, I think this movie is definitely worth watching.
Right under everyone nose