This drama is one of the boring ones I watch this year. Skipped almost all the scenes? Checked. Triggered with everyone's acting? Checked. Feel flat about the ending? Checked.
Most of the guys in this drama don't have that 'main-lead' quality for me, appearance-wise. But that's why this drama is engrossing, because they look like your everyday guy you may find on the streets or your neighbors.
One of the finest drama I've watched in 2019. The story is heart-wrenching, the mother's struggle is deeply explored. I think the idea of focusing on the mother's mental health due to unhealthy influences from her surrounding (family, friends) is brilliant. The way this drama shot is like a horror movie, I can feel the tension even when the accused doesn't even speak a word, or when the main character feel that everyone doesn't understand her, it felt disturbing, reminiscent of my own experience when watching Rosemary's Baby or cult films in general. The acting are point, the conflict of family-hood told from the perspectives of each lay judge felt real and seam coherently into the accused's situation during each trial. Yes, I recommend this drama. I rarely watch dorama and find it hard to adapt with the acting/directing/actors/dialogues/, so I came to this with 0 expectation, was surprised from the very first episode. 9/10.
Just a heads up for any of you trying this show: -The sex scenes are graphic. -Characters action, at times, can be very disturbing. For example, there's a scene where Kumiko is basically raped, but she goes on with it. Or, when Kenichi can rationalized his cheating, but got mad at Kumiko for doing the same. Or when Kumiko not certain of how 'things' work or just follow whatever his husband decision is/what the men trying to do with her. I'd just use her country bumpkin origin as the reason but I'm not really sure.. perhaps this somehow portray the culture in Japan. -The lack of communication is pretty deranged in this dorama, it got to the point where even the couple only find out about their true first impression of each other after years of marriage.
Also stuff regarding the core of their sex problem was never really explained. and they didn't make serious effort of this past the bed life. they only attended doctor near last episode. There's two possible conclusion regarding their perspective of their problem, either 1)They're completely fine without conceiving kids 2)They're pretending to be okay, and always trying to find a reasoning for that due to their incapability. But the effort itself to me was not clear, did they stop with the artificial insemination plan due to money, or time demanding process? For me, I see it as them not wanting to take risk because there's a high chance the first trial would fail and it's an expensive treatment.
I don't recommend this drama for the points I mentioned, but overall, episode 1 is my favorite, it's a cute first meeting of them. The middle part was frustrating, and in the end I'm left with confusion as to whether they would actually have kids or not, but also happy for the fact that they could re conciliate after the big fight. I love this dorama for the acting and cinematography, as for the theme explored, I wish they'd done it in a more articulate manner so that I feel like I get a full closure on the problems they had, the implication and the outcome from it.
can someone tell me whether this drama is pre-produced or live shoot? i hope it's the former because it had an 0.8% drop in rating. i just don't want them to adjust the script for the sake of the rating. it's already a great start and i want them to tell the story as it is..
I think this drama is solid but Arimura's acting doesn't grab my attention. She's supposed to be the female lead but I don't see it. Meanwhile Kentaro is doing good here.
It's worth the watch for the songs alone. The classical music rendition is beautiful. Hmm but I personally couldn't get into the drama but maybe you'll like it for the genre mash-up. (ThrillerxRomcomxFantasy?)
My take, his mother did cheat but he wanted to respect her mother's decision, hence he said that he's becoming…
I'm not sure about the letter, but since the translation said "Issuance of Identification", perhaps that's the letter that accompany Min Jae's ID card issuance because he had turned 17? Mom brings the letter to church while in tears, maybe part of her is trying to let go of his son who had grown and some part of her feel guilty for not being good enough as his mother (cheating, economy condition, family issue etc).
We don't know exactly the fate of the girl, but by taking her possession burning scenes with the chemical, it could symbolized the beginning of her freedom, free from her mom's withdrawal issue from the ex-husband, her mom's expectation, and maybe free from the impulse of trying to get her mom's attention by doing the 'call-girl' stuff. After the letter scene, we're shown Seo Yeon's room with her mother standing in front of the window, and the piano that used to occupy the room no longer there. It could be a few things: 1) Her mother is trying to force her to the same job that the ex-husband's stepdaughter do, 2) Seo Yeon stands up for herself and rejected her mother's advance about her life hence the nonexistent piano, or 3) Seo Yeon is going to college and her mother sold the piano because it's barely used. But I'll go with the second option for the sake of aligning it with the hopeful feeling of the ending.
Since the ending itself, although filled with uncertainties yet also hopeful, and because Seo Yeon's mother is shown to open the room's window with her face facing behind the viewers and to the window outside, that could mean she's letting go of her scars and pain caused by the ex-husband and therefore I concluded that the girl's life to be hopeful as well, that she finally get the privilege to do what she really wants and not because of her mother's order.
My take, his mother did cheat but he wanted to respect her mother's decision, hence he said that he's becoming an adult, in a way he also wanted to approach the situation with a wiser mind. In the beginning he wore school uniform when trying to confirm his mother whereabouts and was about to follow her when she already out of his sight. But on the ending, he wore casual clothes and right when his mother turned to the intersection, they parted ways, therefore represent the beginning of his maturity.
I don't know why but I always feel easier to connect with short drama like this. Basically it's about two adolescents in the beginning of their transition toward adulthood. It shows how they deal with their parents. Since it's short, the story is pretty straightforward and it's backed up with the decent pacing and realistic dialogue and acting. 9/10.
nope not at all, i would be turned off if they focus on romance especially love triangle.
it's annoying. not because of sls either. i dislike the part when the girl is in indecisive state, having conflicted feeling between the two men. famous example would be twilight. i don't want to see that kind of emotional baggage on my screen. it makes me uncomfortable.
This is the type of dorama I can't stand skipping because of the acting and directing. I do like the main guy's acting but the girl not so much unless when she's in serious scenes..
This drama is just pure fun! But, my only complaint is Go Mal Sook. I don't find her character likeable/interesting so when she went out with Deok Gu it kind of distraught the funny and zany interaction of detective trio and Mr. Jo. I feel like she's the only character who doesn't has chemistry with the casts. (I secretly wish Deok Gu would end up with Ms. Oh if they're playing the romance tag, because these two just have the vibe lol, and I was partly true because in the end Ms. Oh did admit she has feeling for him, aw) But don't mind me, I actually didn't focus on the romance at all during my watch and it's also not the center of the drama, instead their missions are always interesting to see, the ups and downs, especially the revelation or when the secret card appears, every single time.. lol. Also, the part when Mr. Jo is inside the factory, I thought it would have been cooler if everyone thought he died while suddenly making a surprise appearance to fool both the villain and the good guys. xD (I know the good guys thought so but it was only for a short time) 8.5/10 for the fun and amusing ride <3
The way this drama shot is like a horror movie, I can feel the tension even when the accused doesn't even speak a word, or when the main character feel that everyone doesn't understand her, it felt disturbing, reminiscent of my own experience when watching Rosemary's Baby or cult films in general. The acting are point, the conflict of family-hood told from the perspectives of each lay judge felt real and seam coherently into the accused's situation during each trial.
Yes, I recommend this drama. I rarely watch dorama and find it hard to adapt with the acting/directing/actors/dialogues/, so I came to this with 0 expectation, was surprised from the very first episode. 9/10.
-The sex scenes are graphic.
-Characters action, at times, can be very disturbing. For example, there's a scene where Kumiko is basically raped, but she goes on with it. Or, when Kenichi can rationalized his cheating, but got mad at Kumiko for doing the same. Or when Kumiko not certain of how 'things' work or just follow whatever his husband decision is/what the men trying to do with her. I'd just use her country bumpkin origin as the reason but I'm not really sure.. perhaps this somehow portray the culture in Japan.
-The lack of communication is pretty deranged in this dorama, it got to the point where even the couple only find out about their true first impression of each other after years of marriage.
Also stuff regarding the core of their sex problem was never really explained. and they didn't make serious effort of this past the bed life. they only attended doctor near last episode. There's two possible conclusion regarding their perspective of their problem, either 1)They're completely fine without conceiving kids 2)They're pretending to be okay, and always trying to find a reasoning for that due to their incapability. But the effort itself to me was not clear, did they stop with the artificial insemination plan due to money, or time demanding process? For me, I see it as them not wanting to take risk because there's a high chance the first trial would fail and it's an expensive treatment.
I don't recommend this drama for the points I mentioned, but overall, episode 1 is my favorite, it's a cute first meeting of them. The middle part was frustrating, and in the end I'm left with confusion as to whether they would actually have kids or not, but also happy for the fact that they could re conciliate after the big fight. I love this dorama for the acting and cinematography, as for the theme explored, I wish they'd done it in a more articulate manner so that I feel like I get a full closure on the problems they had, the implication and the outcome from it.
6.5/10.
We don't know exactly the fate of the girl, but by taking her possession burning scenes with the chemical, it could symbolized the beginning of her freedom, free from her mom's withdrawal issue from the ex-husband, her mom's expectation, and maybe free from the impulse of trying to get her mom's attention by doing the 'call-girl' stuff. After the letter scene, we're shown Seo Yeon's room with her mother standing in front of the window, and the piano that used to occupy the room no longer there. It could be a few things: 1) Her mother is trying to force her to the same job that the ex-husband's stepdaughter do, 2) Seo Yeon stands up for herself and rejected her mother's advance about her life hence the nonexistent piano, or 3) Seo Yeon is going to college and her mother sold the piano because it's barely used. But I'll go with the second option for the sake of aligning it with the hopeful feeling of the ending.
Since the ending itself, although filled with uncertainties yet also hopeful, and because Seo Yeon's mother is shown to open the room's window with her face facing behind the viewers and to the window outside, that could mean she's letting go of her scars and pain caused by the ex-husband and therefore I concluded that the girl's life to be hopeful as well, that she finally get the privilege to do what she really wants and not because of her mother's order.
famous example would be twilight. i don't want to see that kind of emotional baggage on my screen. it makes me uncomfortable.
But, my only complaint is Go Mal Sook. I don't find her character likeable/interesting so when she went out with Deok Gu it kind of distraught the funny and zany interaction of detective trio and Mr. Jo. I feel like she's the only character who doesn't has chemistry with the casts.
(I secretly wish Deok Gu would end up with Ms. Oh if they're playing the romance tag, because these two just have the vibe lol, and I was partly true because in the end Ms. Oh did admit she has feeling for him, aw)
But don't mind me, I actually didn't focus on the romance at all during my watch and it's also not the center of the drama, instead their missions are always interesting to see, the ups and downs, especially the revelation or when the secret card appears, every single time.. lol.
Also, the part when Mr. Jo is inside the factory, I thought it would have been cooler if everyone thought he died while suddenly making a surprise appearance to fool both the villain and the good guys. xD (I know the good guys thought so but it was only for a short time)
8.5/10 for the fun and amusing ride <3