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Intriguing.
I rated Love Thunder a 7 based on comparison with other dramas of the same kind; i.e, mini short dramas with barely cohesive storylines, even when compiled.
But, I enjoyed it quite immensely as it managed to maintain a constant momentum throughout it's short runtime. If you are reading this, bear with me for my lack of knowledge in music and the jumbled thoughts.
☆ Story:
It's doubtful whether the scriptwriter explored further into the fantasy aspect that governs the tale, as it is more of a short story rather than a full fledged novel. But, it works out for a short-form drama such as this.
In 1983, two boys, Nagi and Ao, meet at a record store and share their love for music, particularly concerning an empowering composition by Dvořák, (9th Symphony, 4th Movement from the New World), which Ao finds quite scary, yet inexplicably tearful. Nagi, who is more forward with his emotions takes him back to his home, enjoys the song for a while and expresses his liking for him. A slightly disconcerted Ao and Nagi bury a time capsule to be opened 42 years later. And thus begins a mysterious cursed cycle of fate.
☆ My Thoughts?
It very, very strangely reminded me of Someday or One Day with the only similarity being that they both rely on music as a medium/trigger of time travel.
When it comes to characters, I don't know if it was purposefully hinted, but I never believed that somebody was human.
The very urgent and passionate moments of the drama are all tinged with sombreness as we already know the fate that awaits them, yet it is what ultimately makes me stick to it.
Nagi in particular had such a strong circle of fate over his head and his devotion was evident to the point of perturbance.
Even with the short runtime, the actors did a convincing job. The director must've clearly pictured what and how each moment was going to unfold because I did not feel any gaps or discrepancies while watching the compiled version.
And many thanks to the fansubber for providing the subtitles.
Music? I don't know much, but even I was disturbed by the 9th Symphony by the end, thanks to the story and atmosphere.
It is disappointing that the mysterious aspect was not explored, but the finale left me wanting more, so this is definitely a must-try from me.
But, I enjoyed it quite immensely as it managed to maintain a constant momentum throughout it's short runtime. If you are reading this, bear with me for my lack of knowledge in music and the jumbled thoughts.
☆ Story:
It's doubtful whether the scriptwriter explored further into the fantasy aspect that governs the tale, as it is more of a short story rather than a full fledged novel. But, it works out for a short-form drama such as this.
In 1983, two boys, Nagi and Ao, meet at a record store and share their love for music, particularly concerning an empowering composition by Dvořák, (9th Symphony, 4th Movement from the New World), which Ao finds quite scary, yet inexplicably tearful. Nagi, who is more forward with his emotions takes him back to his home, enjoys the song for a while and expresses his liking for him. A slightly disconcerted Ao and Nagi bury a time capsule to be opened 42 years later. And thus begins a mysterious cursed cycle of fate.
☆ My Thoughts?
It very, very strangely reminded me of Someday or One Day with the only similarity being that they both rely on music as a medium/trigger of time travel.
When it comes to characters, I don't know if it was purposefully hinted, but I never believed that somebody was human.
The very urgent and passionate moments of the drama are all tinged with sombreness as we already know the fate that awaits them, yet it is what ultimately makes me stick to it.
Nagi in particular had such a strong circle of fate over his head and his devotion was evident to the point of perturbance.
Even with the short runtime, the actors did a convincing job. The director must've clearly pictured what and how each moment was going to unfold because I did not feel any gaps or discrepancies while watching the compiled version.
And many thanks to the fansubber for providing the subtitles.
Music? I don't know much, but even I was disturbed by the 9th Symphony by the end, thanks to the story and atmosphere.
It is disappointing that the mysterious aspect was not explored, but the finale left me wanting more, so this is definitely a must-try from me.
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