roddib

The psychological depth in Light Beyond the Reed is outstanding. FL and ML couldn't be better in their roles. This is a very touching, and worthwhile drama. The character growth is FL's mother and brother and father is immensely well portrayed. There's also the police who are quietly supportive and persist in the investigation. This is definitely not for those who want light and fluffy but it is truly meaningful deep drama. The way this drama handles a difficult topic is amazingly well thought out and intelligent.

In the beginning FL really irritated me because she was so unconnected from everything in her life. She was like air, almost non existent. We slowly learn why her husband wanted to divorce her. She never stands up for herself or fights back against her dominating mother. But she finds herself and the strength she had in her youth when faced with a sink or swim situation.

ML is similarly lost to himself. But we don't initially see that as he seems to be the pillar of strength in holding everything together. We see the couple gradually becoming more honest and real with each other. Their initially fragile connection becomes deeper and proves to be a lasting one.

There's such empathy and understanding in a drama towards all of its characters, the tragic events are not depressing. Watching is more a purifying experience. As in classic tragedies. But this one is essentially a journey from darkness to light. First and foremost an emotionally intelligent drama.

What I didn't like: the background music with the violin screeching and torturous piano. Was like from a horror movie. Too old skool. I had to constantly mute the sound and then put it up again to hear the dialogues.

9/10