It's such an irony that this drama called 'Unmet' turned out to be one of the most fulfilling, uplifting, and inspiring character-driven story that I've had the privilege to see in recent years. It's a testament to the drama's meticulous and poetic writing that was beautifully complemented by powerful visuals of the characters' plight and emotions that it didn't have to tell us much. Every emotion was felt, and the director took his time to let that sink in with the audience. This of course would not have been possible without the most understated, natural and effortless performances by the entire cast, especially our leads Sugisaki Hana and Wakaba Ryura, who have now found a fan in me. Not only was their relationship and love for each other so gentle, tender and beautiful but they were just so lovely as individuals and doctors that one can't help but root for them instantly. This masterpiece was clearly made with love and care by the entire production and it deserves nothing but love. Don't miss out on this one.
I used to think the same that they were making only manga dramas for girls but after I saw some different ones…
Some J dramas you should check out if you loved Unmet (for your consideration as they're not too heavy or dark and just the right heartwarming slice of life that is easy to watch) -
Grace No Rireki Brush Up Life Ore no Hanashi wa Nagai Okaeri Mone Nijiiro Karute Omameda Towako to Sannin no Motootto Soratobu Kouhoushitsu Tsuma, Shogakusei ni Naru
I AM SPEECHLESS CRYING TEARS OF JOY AT THE FINALE It was so quiet, so powerful and just so so beautiful.. I just don't even know the right words. I agree with all the comments - this is definitely one of the best J dramas in recent years. Long paragraph of praise coming up after I collect my thoughts on the masterpiece this was.
EP11 subs are up.Best Japanese drama in many years.
I am downloading it right away! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HARD WORK :) Appreciate how fantastic your subs are, and how you're so quick to translate and upload. *bowing countlessly*
Episode 3. This show continues to be so damn good.The writing, performances, and mood; everything about it is…
Episode 3 ramblings as I watch the episode
Ahh no wonder Otoya fell for Ichiko. It looked like she fulfilled parts of him that were missing or that he wished he had like firmness / decisiveness, the shining energy she had in contrast to his quiet self that just blends into the crowd and not to mention, her beauty. Another parallel with the scene in Episode 2 at Ichiko's mother's house, which makes it clear why she fell for Otoyan. She found the home she lacked in him. A lot to do with attachment theory - we tend to unconsciously seek out people based on our attachment patterns that we learned from our parents and caregivers at a young age.
Another great parallel between the Mitsuki / Otoyan scene in Episode 2 where she points out how she's just a sex tool for Otoyan and the way that is confirmed in Episode 3, when Otoyan very subtly rejects the idea of staying together with Mitsuki and her son and shifts to the topic to her fixing issues with her husband. He wants to have his cake and eat it too. WOW. I am surprised Mitsuki took it calmly and didn't leave. Same issue with Ichiko who's not even considering a divorce. Well, they're not wrong when they say birds of a feather flock together. "I like her but the responsibility is too much for me." + "I was a little relieved when she said she was leaving even though I might be lonely" + "Let's be friends who can talk about our problems" (wow after you enjoyed sex with her countless times, what a sweet way of ending it nicely and saying I used you and now don't want you anymore) Finally Otoyan realised he's a piece of shit. HAHA.
Great contrast between Kora Kengo's character and the way he subtly hints at his wife's affair in a very detached fashion as opposed to Otoyan / Ichiko. So that's the difference when feelings are involved. Otoyan / Ichiko clearly have attachment and maybe even some love between each other that binds them together and allows them to interact cordially, as opposed to Mitsuki and her husband. I like how all 4 of them are stuck in a similar bind and yet there are subtle differences.. that makes it very realistic and interesting.
When you hear about celebrities or famous people having open marriage, it sounds cool but I like how this show very subtly points to how that is one big sham under the garb of heartbreak, disappointment, revenge and keeping up with pleasantries (that is further masked by the way we learn to attach when we are younger). As Ichiko began to sense her home break, she took that plunge and made the reservation. After all if he can enjoy, why can't she..and just as Otoyan claims his last time, Ichiko takes her first. "Our marriage isn't moral or proper. It is warped and full of contradictions.. since we want to stay in this marriage, what's the problem" BRILLIANT.
Also I wasn't expecting that batshit crazy ending of E3. HAHAA. I don't know if that makes me happy or sad..
Episode 3. This show continues to be so damn good. The writing, performances, and mood; everything about it is very immersive. The script is so self-aware, and the way the writer subtly draws parallels and contrasts between the various relationships and characters is beautifully done. 1 hour feels so short and long at the same time because there is so much to take in with each episode.
I wanted to like this as the leads had good chemistry and acted well, but the story was not executed well. They should have either packaged the story better and omitted irrelevant scenes, or done away with certain elements to focus on one aspect of the story so that it would be cohesive. After all, it was the length of a full feature film! But the screenplay did neither of this, and was too ambitious for its good. I've definitely seen better well-developed short dramas.
The confrontation scene between the mum and the FL. Now that was a class apart. How I wish they retained that…
It's so weird but I just got the notification for your reply lol. Must be some MDL glitch. Thank you for reading my long paragraphs. I don't even remember what I wrote anymore since it was almost a year ago. HAHA.
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Don't miss out on this one.
I'm just happy to share my love for the dramas I enjoy :)
Hopefully it will be up once approved.
Grace No Rireki
Brush Up Life
Ore no Hanashi wa Nagai
Okaeri Mone
Nijiiro Karute
Omameda Towako to Sannin no Motootto
Soratobu Kouhoushitsu
Tsuma, Shogakusei ni Naru
CRYING TEARS OF JOY AT THE FINALE
It was so quiet, so powerful and just so so beautiful.. I just don't even know the right words.
I agree with all the comments - this is definitely one of the best J dramas in recent years.
Long paragraph of praise coming up after I collect my thoughts on the masterpiece this was.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HARD WORK :)
Appreciate how fantastic your subs are, and how you're so quick to translate and upload.
*bowing countlessly*
Watching this for sure.
Need to go check out the movie then.
Thank youuu :)
How is this so far?
Ahh no wonder Otoya fell for Ichiko. It looked like she fulfilled parts of him that were missing or that he wished he had like firmness / decisiveness, the shining energy she had in contrast to his quiet self that just blends into the crowd and not to mention, her beauty.
Another parallel with the scene in Episode 2 at Ichiko's mother's house, which makes it clear why she fell for Otoyan. She found the home she lacked in him.
A lot to do with attachment theory - we tend to unconsciously seek out people based on our attachment patterns that we learned from our parents and caregivers at a young age.
Another great parallel between the Mitsuki / Otoyan scene in Episode 2 where she points out how she's just a sex tool for Otoyan and the way that is confirmed in Episode 3, when Otoyan very subtly rejects the idea of staying together with Mitsuki and her son and shifts to the topic to her fixing issues with her husband. He wants to have his cake and eat it too. WOW. I am surprised Mitsuki took it calmly and didn't leave. Same issue with Ichiko who's not even considering a divorce. Well, they're not wrong when they say birds of a feather flock together.
"I like her but the responsibility is too much for me." + "I was a little relieved when she said she was leaving even though I might be lonely" + "Let's be friends who can talk about our problems" (wow after you enjoyed sex with her countless times, what a sweet way of ending it nicely and saying I used you and now don't want you anymore)
Finally Otoyan realised he's a piece of shit. HAHA.
Great contrast between Kora Kengo's character and the way he subtly hints at his wife's affair in a very detached fashion as opposed to Otoyan / Ichiko. So that's the difference when feelings are involved. Otoyan / Ichiko clearly have attachment and maybe even some love between each other that binds them together and allows them to interact cordially, as opposed to Mitsuki and her husband. I like how all 4 of them are stuck in a similar bind and yet there are subtle differences.. that makes it very realistic and interesting.
When you hear about celebrities or famous people having open marriage, it sounds cool but I like how this show very subtly points to how that is one big sham under the garb of heartbreak, disappointment, revenge and keeping up with pleasantries (that is further masked by the way we learn to attach when we are younger).
As Ichiko began to sense her home break, she took that plunge and made the reservation. After all if he can enjoy, why can't she..and just as Otoyan claims his last time, Ichiko takes her first.
"Our marriage isn't moral or proper. It is warped and full of contradictions.. since we want to stay in this marriage, what's the problem"
BRILLIANT.
Also I wasn't expecting that batshit crazy ending of E3. HAHAA. I don't know if that makes me happy or sad..
The writing, performances, and mood; everything about it is very immersive. The script is so self-aware, and the way the writer subtly draws parallels and contrasts between the various relationships and characters is beautifully done.
1 hour feels so short and long at the same time because there is so much to take in with each episode.
P.S This needs a psychological tag.
Must be some MDL glitch.
Thank you for reading my long paragraphs. I don't even remember what I wrote anymore since it was almost a year ago. HAHA.
ALL THESE FANTASTIC ACTORS TOGETHER IN ONE DRAMA?!?
Moriyama Mirai
Matsuzaka Tori
Takenouchi Yutaka
Saitoh Takumi
Emoto Tasuku
Ikematsu Sosuke
November come soon!!!!
Looking forward to this.
Also, I love Sugino Yosuke <333
I hope they make it happen!
Is this a good adaptation of the manga?