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Yesterday I finished Our Movie and I’m in a state of complete satisfaction with how it wrapped up. I can confidently say this series delivered the best melodrama of the year (perhaps even of ALL TIME!) I was amazed by the emotional depth of the plot, which brilliantly employed creative tools to reinforce the message that life is a moment worth living. I'm passionate about intelligent and sensitive storytelling, and Our Movie delivered exactly that.
Lee Daeum (played by the stunning Jeon Yeobeen) embodies this message with her gestures, thoughts, and lines even with a terminal diagnosis and every reason to wait for death confined to a hospital bed, she cherishes each day granted to her, eyes glowing even when she couldn’t leave the hospital. Her heart beat fiercely for her dreams.
In contrast, director Lee Jeha (played by Namkoong Min (my first time watching him!) hides himself away for five years, clinging to grief, doubt, and ghosts from a past that’s never truly left. Their meeting is transformative, and as filming progresses, their lives become forever intertwined.
Through beautiful use of metafiction, the story of making a film becomes a mirror to their personal journeys. Despite the looming reality of death, every surrounding character is vividly alive, each with their own dilemmas and dreams. I loved the ensemble dynamics and how each episode slowly prepares our hearts to embrace the bittersweet beauty of life.
The story is masterfully developed from start to finish, with gorgeous scenes, unforgettable moments, and soundtracks that are bound to stay on your playlist.

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