I'd like to recommend some dramas/movies that actually deal with some of these issues well -
- Kokoro no Kizu wo Iyasu to Iu Koto [mental health] - To Each His Own [depression] - Hokuto [abuse, & social work] - Iguana No Musume [beauty standards & parental neglect] - Bokura wa Kiseki de Dekite Iru [self-love] - Boku no Aruku Michi [autism] - MARS (Taiwanese) [mental disorders] - The Rose [loneliness & feeling stifled] - Closed Ward - Kimi no Te ga Sasayaite Iru [deafness]
Lol that's so lucky you could have see Suda or Nana walking by!!
Yeah IKRRRRRR For all you know, I might even have passed by them shooting because a lot of movies/shows shoot near my office & house whenever they do but I don't really care.
The fantasy element of Rika internalizing her mother's rejection & regarding herself as an iguana beautifully captured the way parental neglect & beauty standards work towards shaping self perception. When reinforced time & time again, they shake one's core, and self-esteem, becoming their reality.
The acting was so so earnest that I rooted for the characters all the way (esp the FL & her mother), the soundtrack was beautiful, and all in all, it was such a sincere & heartwarming drama. At points, I did think that some of the plot points did not have to be stretched out but having seen the whole drama, I can see how all the little details & incidents formed part of the FL's journey which ended in a satisfying conclusion.
This was a show ahead of its time, and I cannot recommend this enough for the way it tackled such strong themes in such a simple, effortless & believable way. This is a drama that every individual will relate to.
As always, trust Japan to deliver without beating around the bush. They always get straight to the point & I love that. The performances were natural & I love how the focus wasn’t so much on the FL’s looks (or lack of) but rather on the disappointment of where she is, in comparison to what she dreamed of & where the ML & her best friend are at. The ML was harsh without being overly loud, rude or personal minus the ending scene. The second leads also seem interesting. I really enjoyed the first episode (much more than any other versions) & I’m looking forward to the rest.
people who watch the 2 versions, is this version watchable?
Only 1 episode has aired so I don’t know how it will pan out in the later episodes but I personally liked this much better than the Korean & Chinese versions. Give it a try & decide for yourself :)
I rarely watch lakorns as I find most of them too melodramatic & violent, but your article has me convinced. This looks fun. I'll check it out, thank you :)
I watched 3 dramas starring him: the k2, suspicious partner and melting me softly. And I must say i don't think…
His only drama that I remember liking was Healer, but even Healer somewhat lost it's charm towards the end (at least for me). Nonetheless, JCW shone in that role. He's really talented, but appears to have a bad script choice.
This is one of the most realistic dramas I have seen from the LGBTQ+ genre. The ML's struggles, the acting, the writing, the soundtrack, the portrayal of what it means to be queer - every freaking thing about this drama was PERFECTION. Just watch it seriously.
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- Kokoro no Kizu wo Iyasu to Iu Koto [mental health]
- To Each His Own [depression]
- Hokuto [abuse, & social work]
- Iguana No Musume [beauty standards & parental neglect]
- Bokura wa Kiseki de Dekite Iru [self-love]
- Boku no Aruku Michi [autism]
- MARS (Taiwanese) [mental disorders]
- The Rose [loneliness & feeling stifled]
- Closed Ward
- Kimi no Te ga Sasayaite Iru [deafness]
Do reach out if you need more recommendations. Hope you enjoy these dramas!
For all you know, I might even have passed by them shooting because a lot of movies/shows shoot near my office & house whenever they do but I don't really care.
The fantasy element of Rika internalizing her mother's rejection & regarding herself as an iguana beautifully captured the way parental neglect & beauty standards work towards shaping self perception. When reinforced time & time again, they shake one's core, and self-esteem, becoming their reality.
The acting was so so earnest that I rooted for the characters all the way (esp the FL & her mother), the soundtrack was beautiful, and all in all, it was such a sincere & heartwarming drama. At points, I did think that some of the plot points did not have to be stretched out but having seen the whole drama, I can see how all the little details & incidents formed part of the FL's journey which ended in a satisfying conclusion.
This was a show ahead of its time, and I cannot recommend this enough for the way it tackled such strong themes in such a simple, effortless & believable way. This is a drama that every individual will relate to.
He's really talented, but appears to have a bad script choice.
Just watch it seriously.