I found it weird how Song Geu-Rim had her hair all messed up in the first episode but then her hair were completely fine. Also, Yoon Doo-Joon was really annoying to me, he did unnecessary things in the past that put a huge mark on him. He's full of himself and forces too much which THAT made me really cringe.
The ost was okay but the thing that I didn't like is the fact that the songs would appear at the wrong times. I would suddenly hear that Starlight song and I'm like why ahaha.
Their acting is okay, I wasn't blown away but maybe it's because they didn't need to try that much. I respect the actors very much but the whole show was a disaster. I obviously wouldn't recommend this drama unless you like cheesy and cliché romance.
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A painful but necessary watch
I usually never write reviews, I've been watching asian shows and movies for years but never felt the need to write a review. After watching this movie, I just feel like have to. I'm also pretty picky about giving a good rate to a show or a movie but this one... man how can I not?Idk where to start but 1st of all, this movie **is not for everyone**, I started watching this movie just based on the cover of the movie, I wasn't aware it's a well-known movie so TW!!! Fortunately, I can handle these subjects so I was able to actually watch the movie. Even if I knew where the direction of this movie was going into, I still wanted to watch it by curiosity but also for understanding how painful such experience for the victim and her family, it can be. It is SO SO important to educate people and show what it is like, because it can happen to anyone, no matter what their sex and age is. And this movie taught me SO MUCH on how it is so important to really be there for one and other, even in the little things. How important it is to have a community. Without the support of the friends and the therapist, how would that family survive? That is a very genuine question I'm asking because not only the father needed money to cover the hospital bills for his daughter but also his wife since she's pregnant BUT also just simply the emotional support. Just imagine how painful and lonely it is for the victims and their family who have no one to rely on. This is why such movies are so important just to let alone show how community, asking help, never giving up, being there for each other or having hope is primordial for surviving. And yes, it may seem dramatic a bit to say it like that but for them it's like dying, knowing their child went through something so horrible, not being sure if the aggressor (that mf) will get the punishment he deserves...
One scene for me which really touched me was when the parents say they wanted other kids to go through what their daughter went through and they really feel bad that they think like that. As a woman who never went through SA, nor my surroundings, I fully understand what they mean and I do not blame them at all. There's this raw truth in this movie that made me feel like I was not watching a movie, almost unfortunately like a documentary. Only later did I learn that this movie was inspired by true events... Truy horrific... But this is why it is so important to watch this movie and respect the work.
The acting? Man 100/10, I mean I felt everything to my bones, I cried idk how many times, the actors did an excellent excellent job. It must have been difficult for them so I can't even imagine irl how terrible and horrific it would feel, just thinking about it I want to cry ugh. But the little girl? WOW she did an outstanding job, I hope she was not traumatized from playing in this movie and that it did not affect her today as an adult.
The production was great, nothing bad to say. The pacing of the movie was beautiful, the scenes were cut nicely, everything felt coherent and heartfelt. I really liked and was very touched about the scene where the little girl was explaining her worries to her therapist that she's worried her friends wouldn't want to see her or that she is ashamed after knowing what happened to her. And throughout the scene, we see the kids from the school sticking drawings on the door of their home to let her know they think of her. Man I cried a lot... But it was very beautiful and sad, because she thought no one would want to care about her after what happened but little did she know everyone cared and thought about her. This is also why I think the movie did a good job to show how therapy is important and necessary for feeling heard and understood even in the most difficult times.
I also think they showed really well the psychological consequences after a such horrific crime not only for the girl, but also for the parents and how it impacts the family dynamic. It was healing to see their relationship get stronger by the end of the movie and the newborn, I think really was a good timing for bringing them even closer. That last line really hit me because it's little things that bring joy even when someone went through the most horrible thing ever.
Rewatch value is a 2 for me because it would cause me sm pain and sadness to go through this movie again. OFC I'll recommand this to people who are curious about these topics. Like I said, it is important to educate people and show the impact and the consequences it can bring.
It's a long review, I don't think anyone would read this much but yeah this is a 10/10, a difficult watch but necessary one. I hope the victims and their family are doing well.... Oh also f**ck the justice system and the police officiers who won't move their butt like omg.... i was so MAD but hey unfortunately that's the reality we live in... Like the title of the movie says, let's not lose hope :)
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