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still - worth the time
Alright... so, I have mixed feelings about this drama:
It all started because Park Dong-ha took some money that wasn't his… and not only that... he buried two bodies and then washed a car full of blood. Now, let’s be serious—I can totally understand and sympathise with the main character's desperation; let’s say a lack of money pushes you to do certain crazy things. But if it had stopped at just taking the money, I’d have clearly understood and said "fair enough." However, for a normal, ordinary person to end up burying two dead people and then cleaning the car… well, I just don't get that. I’d imagine at some point a dose of reality should have hit him. I mean, do you really imagine that no one will come looking for such a huge sum of money, or that no one will come after the two deceased? I don’t know what to say... if only he’d taken the money and then called the police about the car and the bodies—that, I would’ve understood. Or maybe just taken a portion of the money... Personally, that’s what I would’ve done! 😂 I’d have taken a bit of the cash and then called the police.
Then... his whole persistence in staying married... for what??? It was obvious that he and his wife weren't communicating properly anymore; they didn't have any nice family moments, and she treated him like absolute rubbish... but to him, staying married was normal. Seriously?? And oh, what a surprise that she wants a divorce, and he’s always looking to hear some other reason... GOOD GRIEF.
Regarding the fact that it's sad the mother only focused on the youngest because of his heart condition... yes, unfortunately, that happens; it’s quite normal. But what I didn't get, or couldn't quite reconcile in my mind, is that the boy went to school. This means she had several hours every day without him, without any children, and without her husband (who was always at work). So, she had at least... at the very least... four hours a day just for herself, to recharge her batteries. If she was that "shattered," what about women in the exact same situation who also have to go to work? Those women don't even get five minutes to themselves. She, on the other hand... didn't bring any money into the house, was completely alone for half the day, and was still depressed and unhappy that her husband wasn't home and that she was the only one looking after the kids. I actually understand him—he was doing everything in his power to become a professor because he wanted a better income for the family. That’s a very real motivation, especially given their situation. But no... he was to blame for everything, and because she looked after the kids, she was depressed and "invisible." And apparently, if she divorced him, she’d suddenly stop being invisible... Seriously? If she divorced, she’d have to go to work to bring money home, and I reckon she’d feel even more invisible then. Her feelings felt a bit extreme to me.
Their eldest daughter, I think, was portrayed very realistically. I suspect that’s how any teenager would react in their situation. I liked her character; she felt age-appropriate.
As for the little one, what can I say? Sadly, yes... it’s not all sunshine and roses, and some little ones do have such problems. But aside from the fact that he wasn't allowed to exert himself—which is perfectly normal—he had an almost normal life: he went to school, did homework, made friends, and was interested in his studies. So, it wasn't a tragic case where he had to stay in the hospital 24/7. And yes... he felt guilty about the situation in his family, which is again normal for his age.
What I found interesting was that after the missing money was discovered, you had the police in one part of Park Dong-ha's house and the criminals in the other. I liked that; it was actually quite clever. And I loved that the cartel boss was actually a policeman. So, I liked the script a lot, and I enjoyed the action after the debut... it’s just the beginning I have an issue with! 😂
What I found extremely sad was at the end, when the little boy asked if he should stay sick, because the family only reunites when he’s in hospital. Very sad, but... again, his behaviour feels very real. That is exactly how a child his age would think.
On the other hand, the very last scene... I sort of expected that ending.
So, I’m glad those who died, died... and I’m glad Ma Kwang-chul managed to go his own way. It would have been interesting to have another series where we see him as the "boss of bosses," calling on the pathetic Park Dong-ha.
It all started because Park Dong-ha took some money that wasn't his… and not only that... he buried two bodies and then washed a car full of blood. Now, let’s be serious—I can totally understand and sympathise with the main character's desperation; let’s say a lack of money pushes you to do certain crazy things. But if it had stopped at just taking the money, I’d have clearly understood and said "fair enough." However, for a normal, ordinary person to end up burying two dead people and then cleaning the car… well, I just don't get that. I’d imagine at some point a dose of reality should have hit him. I mean, do you really imagine that no one will come looking for such a huge sum of money, or that no one will come after the two deceased? I don’t know what to say... if only he’d taken the money and then called the police about the car and the bodies—that, I would’ve understood. Or maybe just taken a portion of the money... Personally, that’s what I would’ve done! 😂 I’d have taken a bit of the cash and then called the police.
Then... his whole persistence in staying married... for what??? It was obvious that he and his wife weren't communicating properly anymore; they didn't have any nice family moments, and she treated him like absolute rubbish... but to him, staying married was normal. Seriously?? And oh, what a surprise that she wants a divorce, and he’s always looking to hear some other reason... GOOD GRIEF.
Regarding the fact that it's sad the mother only focused on the youngest because of his heart condition... yes, unfortunately, that happens; it’s quite normal. But what I didn't get, or couldn't quite reconcile in my mind, is that the boy went to school. This means she had several hours every day without him, without any children, and without her husband (who was always at work). So, she had at least... at the very least... four hours a day just for herself, to recharge her batteries. If she was that "shattered," what about women in the exact same situation who also have to go to work? Those women don't even get five minutes to themselves. She, on the other hand... didn't bring any money into the house, was completely alone for half the day, and was still depressed and unhappy that her husband wasn't home and that she was the only one looking after the kids. I actually understand him—he was doing everything in his power to become a professor because he wanted a better income for the family. That’s a very real motivation, especially given their situation. But no... he was to blame for everything, and because she looked after the kids, she was depressed and "invisible." And apparently, if she divorced him, she’d suddenly stop being invisible... Seriously? If she divorced, she’d have to go to work to bring money home, and I reckon she’d feel even more invisible then. Her feelings felt a bit extreme to me.
Their eldest daughter, I think, was portrayed very realistically. I suspect that’s how any teenager would react in their situation. I liked her character; she felt age-appropriate.
As for the little one, what can I say? Sadly, yes... it’s not all sunshine and roses, and some little ones do have such problems. But aside from the fact that he wasn't allowed to exert himself—which is perfectly normal—he had an almost normal life: he went to school, did homework, made friends, and was interested in his studies. So, it wasn't a tragic case where he had to stay in the hospital 24/7. And yes... he felt guilty about the situation in his family, which is again normal for his age.
What I found interesting was that after the missing money was discovered, you had the police in one part of Park Dong-ha's house and the criminals in the other. I liked that; it was actually quite clever. And I loved that the cartel boss was actually a policeman. So, I liked the script a lot, and I enjoyed the action after the debut... it’s just the beginning I have an issue with! 😂
What I found extremely sad was at the end, when the little boy asked if he should stay sick, because the family only reunites when he’s in hospital. Very sad, but... again, his behaviour feels very real. That is exactly how a child his age would think.
On the other hand, the very last scene... I sort of expected that ending.
So, I’m glad those who died, died... and I’m glad Ma Kwang-chul managed to go his own way. It would have been interesting to have another series where we see him as the "boss of bosses," calling on the pathetic Park Dong-ha.
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