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Interesting movie!! 6.83/10

I first saw this movie on an instagram reel, and I am quite a fan of spy themed movies so i started it. The major thing I can takeaway from this movie is how perspective can really change your outlook on life, and how the fl's ordinary life can actually feel exciting even while doing the same things. However the movies ending was a little too underwhelming after some great buildup of suspense, and I was a little disappointed with it. But I think its part of the charm in this movie as it shows that not everything in life goes how we would want it to, but there is a special uniqueness in continuing every boring life. The reason why I give it a 7 is becaues I think its quite relaxing and gives you a break from the current high dopamine fast paced structure of social media, allowing your brain to slow down while being fairly interesting. Yet its not as life changing and value altering as some other dramas, so it will lose a few points. I am a bigger fan of deeper emotional tv shows but I do think this movie achieves its purpose as a mildly funny and ordinary movie.

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nostalgic and realistic film !!

The movie is scattered with scenes depicting lowerclass taiwanese lifestyle, featuring sounds like the rubbish truck collection sounds that are very nostalgic and remind me of my childhood. I think it portrays long-standing traditions and superstitions of taiwan fairly well, although some elements are a little old (betel nutstand).
In some parts, the arguing between characters was so realistic it made me as if I was in the scene and witnessing family drama on the spot. The backgrounds and accent was so familiar to me that it really hit home.
what i liked most is the vulnerability of characters and the realness of their situations, no sugarcoating what is the reality for so many people in taiwan. i-anns troubles and her decisions are are so valid. her decision to go to the reunion party just showed her vulnerability, the different sides to her personality, where all she wanted was to go to university (based on how she had such good grades). i think she wanted to see where she could've been, and her unfufilled dreams just shapes the way she acts today as well.
I was really invested in the story of SHufen's husband and really curious to know what he did that was so bad for htem to hate on him so much. But it wasnt really explained in the movie so i guess its up to imagination? The plot twist at the party was very interesting but i felt the ending was a little rushed. They couldve added a bit a few more scenes to make a slower transition to where the whole family becomes happy and united again.
The music was not noticeable, except at the start and end( kaleidscope)
this movie particularly made me feel a lot of pity for struggling families in taiwan that have to make a living on food stalls.

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One of the best dramas Ive ever watched 9.63/10

from the start to finish I was so invested and while i was watching, i really dreaded finishing it as i wouldn't find anything as good as it. ironically this was one of the main takeaways from this drama, as it talked about ending and seasons in life. i think it did a really good job in embodying the fear of detachment and breakage, and it really made my heart sink at the end. this drama overall was beautifully done, each episode really made me feel like i was there with the actors. Unlike some of the new dramas, I really find peace in these older creations as they are more peaceful for the brain and really make you want to go outside, get in touch with nature or just be happy in life generally. This drama really fulfilled that for me, and also shaped my perspective on life and ending. Especially with how we can be really scared of a joyful phase in life ending, this drama really captures that feeling as it is realistic and natural. love it, i would definitely rewatch it when I feel nostalgia or want to slow my life down.

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