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Watch this drama if you want to become a better person
This drama by itself, is poetry for the profound ordinary that is depicted in life and in Korean culture. From beginning to end, it was bittersweet, but it made life feel beautiful, even during its ugliest moments.
The story was simple yet deeply layered: the love story between Oh Ae-Sun and Yang Gwan-Sik. Acting was superb. Raw, emotional, and realistic. Production and cinematography captures the beauty of life quite well. I really wish I was fluent in Korean, because it was clear the subtitles on Netflix didn’t fully capture the depth of the writing.
The pacing started out a bit slow, not in terms of when things happened, but in how much substance there was early on. However, it quickly found its rhythm and maintained a steady, meaningful pace for the rest of the episodes.
Honestly, I don't exactly know how to feel about this drama. On one hand, everything was perfect, on the other hand, it became hard to watch because of my inability to cope with the reality of adversity that often comes upon the best and kindest people in this world. The only nitpicky criticism is that due to all the time jumps, I lost my immersion trying to calculate the ages of the characters.
Art, at its core, is the artist’s way of showing the world through their eyes. After watching this drama, I began to see and appreciate my own life through the lens they offered. It changed the way I reflect on my experiences and the community around me, and opened my heart to allow me to love more freely and openly. As the story progresses, I could feel myself growing and maturing along with the characters.
Entertainment and media have the power to influence what we believe, so why not choose to watch a piece of art that inspires you to grow, reflect, and appreciate your own life with more depth and beauty?
If you are looking for a show that depicts healthy parenting, men with green flags and green forests, resilient women, emotional slow burns, and nuanced story writing, then you will love When Life Gives You Tangerines.
The story was simple yet deeply layered: the love story between Oh Ae-Sun and Yang Gwan-Sik. Acting was superb. Raw, emotional, and realistic. Production and cinematography captures the beauty of life quite well. I really wish I was fluent in Korean, because it was clear the subtitles on Netflix didn’t fully capture the depth of the writing.
The pacing started out a bit slow, not in terms of when things happened, but in how much substance there was early on. However, it quickly found its rhythm and maintained a steady, meaningful pace for the rest of the episodes.
Honestly, I don't exactly know how to feel about this drama. On one hand, everything was perfect, on the other hand, it became hard to watch because of my inability to cope with the reality of adversity that often comes upon the best and kindest people in this world. The only nitpicky criticism is that due to all the time jumps, I lost my immersion trying to calculate the ages of the characters.
Art, at its core, is the artist’s way of showing the world through their eyes. After watching this drama, I began to see and appreciate my own life through the lens they offered. It changed the way I reflect on my experiences and the community around me, and opened my heart to allow me to love more freely and openly. As the story progresses, I could feel myself growing and maturing along with the characters.
Entertainment and media have the power to influence what we believe, so why not choose to watch a piece of art that inspires you to grow, reflect, and appreciate your own life with more depth and beauty?
If you are looking for a show that depicts healthy parenting, men with green flags and green forests, resilient women, emotional slow burns, and nuanced story writing, then you will love When Life Gives You Tangerines.
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