When Life Gives You Tangerines (폭싹 속았수다)
Watched this drama a fortnight ago but couldn't bring myself to write its review. Maybe because I had too much on my mind, I couldn't figure out what to write and what not to. So here it is.
This drama is indeed a masterpiece, as per the hype. Its realistic plot, showcasing realistic life issues, distinguishes it from the rest. It shows that not all dreams come true, at least not in your expected timeframe; not everyone makes it to the top, because for many, bare survival is the biggest achievement of life; and your children don't always make you the proudest parents, no matter how preciously you raise them. And in whatever trouble, parents are always your sole savior; no one comes to your rescue except them. And likewise, every child is precious to their parents, regardless of what the world thinks.
Everything about this drama is so true that it's actually heartbreaking. The plot is family-based, circling around parenthood, especially motherhood. Ae-sun's life is depicted from childhood to seventy. Ae-sun is a girl with nothing but Yang Gwan-shik. Although poor, he always stands by Ae-sun and never lets her suffer alone. He does his best to provide for his family till his last breath. Gwan-shik is not only the best husband but also an amazing father. Both Ae-sun and Gwangshik take each other's side even when it's one of them versus their children. Their mutual love is so remarkable that even on his deathbed, Gwanshik asks his children to take care of their mother.
Their eldest daughter, Geum-myung, is the personification of most of the girls, who appear cold to their parents but actually are the warmest. Contrarily, sons are often impudent brats. Daughter are the exact reflection of their mothers, the same loving, caring, even self-sacrificing. Seeing her belittled by her supposed in-laws made me feel for Ae-sun that how hard it is for mothers to watch their children suffer. All the parents raise their children with the best they have and watching their children being looked down upon is extremely heart-aching.
I really admire her courage to let go of her first love, because she was not accepted in his household. And then, she got the man worthy of her. That's how life is, the wronged one gets better than what he previously had, as a compensation. (Personal note: Although I love Seonho, I didn't like his character here. It was too overboard and unrealistic, and both had no chemi development).
Going back to Ae-sun and Gwanshik, their life was far from perfect, they had more of hard days than good days and their life was a continuous struggle. Still they always stood by each other through thick and thin.
This drama is totally unlike the others nowadays. No CEOs, no luxury items, nothing just plain village life, where people silently help each other. Drama has the best direction and storyline. IU is such a versatile actress that no amount of appreciation can do her justice.
I can still write loads about the notions and aspects depicted, but this review has already got too long, so let's just end it here.
Endnote: regarding Gwanshik and Chungseop, and all the men out there, "if he wanted, he would!"
Watched this drama a fortnight ago but couldn't bring myself to write its review. Maybe because I had too much on my mind, I couldn't figure out what to write and what not to. So here it is.
This drama is indeed a masterpiece, as per the hype. Its realistic plot, showcasing realistic life issues, distinguishes it from the rest. It shows that not all dreams come true, at least not in your expected timeframe; not everyone makes it to the top, because for many, bare survival is the biggest achievement of life; and your children don't always make you the proudest parents, no matter how preciously you raise them. And in whatever trouble, parents are always your sole savior; no one comes to your rescue except them. And likewise, every child is precious to their parents, regardless of what the world thinks.
Everything about this drama is so true that it's actually heartbreaking. The plot is family-based, circling around parenthood, especially motherhood. Ae-sun's life is depicted from childhood to seventy. Ae-sun is a girl with nothing but Yang Gwan-shik. Although poor, he always stands by Ae-sun and never lets her suffer alone. He does his best to provide for his family till his last breath. Gwan-shik is not only the best husband but also an amazing father. Both Ae-sun and Gwangshik take each other's side even when it's one of them versus their children. Their mutual love is so remarkable that even on his deathbed, Gwanshik asks his children to take care of their mother.
Their eldest daughter, Geum-myung, is the personification of most of the girls, who appear cold to their parents but actually are the warmest. Contrarily, sons are often impudent brats. Daughter are the exact reflection of their mothers, the same loving, caring, even self-sacrificing. Seeing her belittled by her supposed in-laws made me feel for Ae-sun that how hard it is for mothers to watch their children suffer. All the parents raise their children with the best they have and watching their children being looked down upon is extremely heart-aching.
I really admire her courage to let go of her first love, because she was not accepted in his household. And then, she got the man worthy of her. That's how life is, the wronged one gets better than what he previously had, as a compensation. (Personal note: Although I love Seonho, I didn't like his character here. It was too overboard and unrealistic, and both had no chemi development).
Going back to Ae-sun and Gwanshik, their life was far from perfect, they had more of hard days than good days and their life was a continuous struggle. Still they always stood by each other through thick and thin.
This drama is totally unlike the others nowadays. No CEOs, no luxury items, nothing just plain village life, where people silently help each other. Drama has the best direction and storyline. IU is such a versatile actress that no amount of appreciation can do her justice.
I can still write loads about the notions and aspects depicted, but this review has already got too long, so let's just end it here.
Endnote: regarding Gwanshik and Chungseop, and all the men out there, "if he wanted, he would!"
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