Three things you need to know to better appreciate this drama
This short, meaningful, and deeply unconventional drama is a journey toward healing and self-love that takes us, the viewers, on a compassionate and empathetic ride through the inner world of someone struggling with mental health.
It’s not a romance. It’s not a thriller. It’s not sci-fi or fantasy (don´t believe any of the possible categories they tag it). Bear with me a little longer, because if you’ve started this drama and dropped it, or are just curious about it, trust me: it’s worth the try at some point in life.
Thruth is, you can’t come into this show the same way you do with others, not just because of the subject matter, but because of the director’s intention: to create a form of storytelling that immerses you fully in the protagonist’s mental state. So, besides being in the right state of mind and mood, here’s what I suggest to truly appreciate the watching experience, IN THIS PARTICULAR ORDER:
1. Don’t go in blind if you aren´t a seasoned film and series watcher of different genres
Beyond the basic MDL synopsis, which tells you this is the story of a person with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), it really helps to know a bit more about the condition itself. That knowledge is what allows you to surf the, at first, seemingly disjointed and confusing waters of the narrative, and connect with what and who you´re seeing.
The following is enough: DID—previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder—is a mental health condition where an individual hosts two or more distinct identities, each with its own personality, voice, memories, and even physical traits. These “alters” may or may not be aware of each other.
“Dissociate” literally means to disconnect, and this disconnection often results in memory gaps besides affecting the ability to connect with reality. DID is typically a response to severe trauma, especially in childhood, where the mind protects itself through this division of identities.
2. Pay close attention to everything.
Every line, every strand of hair, every written word (or character, lol), every little detail that appears in the frame matters. Understanding the basics of DID is what allows you to catch the subtle clues that drop constantly throughout the series as scattered puzzle pieces that slowly start to align.
How each characters stands, who does what, the visual methapores, a reflection in the floor, all matters. By the time the thruth comes out on ep 6, you´ve already figured it out enough to be prepared for it, but not enough as to stop watching and know the final outcome.
3. Let it goes and enjoy the ride.
Don’t try to force this into a box of what a drama “should” be—especially one dealing with mental health. As I said before, this show doesn’t tell you what’s happening. It doesn’t even really show you. It puts you in it. For that, allow yourself to be vulnerable, and surrender to the director’s vision, the brilliant cast, the poetic cinematography, and the unique narrative flow.
It’s not a romance. It’s not a thriller. It’s not sci-fi or fantasy (don´t believe any of the possible categories they tag it). Bear with me a little longer, because if you’ve started this drama and dropped it, or are just curious about it, trust me: it’s worth the try at some point in life.
Thruth is, you can’t come into this show the same way you do with others, not just because of the subject matter, but because of the director’s intention: to create a form of storytelling that immerses you fully in the protagonist’s mental state. So, besides being in the right state of mind and mood, here’s what I suggest to truly appreciate the watching experience, IN THIS PARTICULAR ORDER:
1. Don’t go in blind if you aren´t a seasoned film and series watcher of different genres
Beyond the basic MDL synopsis, which tells you this is the story of a person with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), it really helps to know a bit more about the condition itself. That knowledge is what allows you to surf the, at first, seemingly disjointed and confusing waters of the narrative, and connect with what and who you´re seeing.
The following is enough: DID—previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder—is a mental health condition where an individual hosts two or more distinct identities, each with its own personality, voice, memories, and even physical traits. These “alters” may or may not be aware of each other.
“Dissociate” literally means to disconnect, and this disconnection often results in memory gaps besides affecting the ability to connect with reality. DID is typically a response to severe trauma, especially in childhood, where the mind protects itself through this division of identities.
2. Pay close attention to everything.
Every line, every strand of hair, every written word (or character, lol), every little detail that appears in the frame matters. Understanding the basics of DID is what allows you to catch the subtle clues that drop constantly throughout the series as scattered puzzle pieces that slowly start to align.
How each characters stands, who does what, the visual methapores, a reflection in the floor, all matters. By the time the thruth comes out on ep 6, you´ve already figured it out enough to be prepared for it, but not enough as to stop watching and know the final outcome.
3. Let it goes and enjoy the ride.
Don’t try to force this into a box of what a drama “should” be—especially one dealing with mental health. As I said before, this show doesn’t tell you what’s happening. It doesn’t even really show you. It puts you in it. For that, allow yourself to be vulnerable, and surrender to the director’s vision, the brilliant cast, the poetic cinematography, and the unique narrative flow.
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