Reviews

I totally fell for it - Again

Let me preface that I have not seen the original J Drama, and normally that would mean I'd be rushing there to see it after learning of its existence - except I am not sure I have the heart to re-live it. I came into this drama blind, the title and cast caught my attention, I added it to my list and then saw a scene on social media that made me realize I wanted to watch it. I did not expect what came with it, I envisioned this a light hearted story of young love, of which it is - but that is not the whole of it. Like with 20th Century Girl, of which I walked in blindly as well - I was completely decimated by the tragedy that awaited me. I'd grown attached, found genuine beauty in the gradual love built by these two and his choice to continue to give her all the best memories, day by day. It felt a lot like 50 First Dates but without the promise of the ending these two deserved.

These stories hit harder usually because of the tragedy awaiting, they make us feel so much more than the traditional romance story, because it is weighed down by the loss of that hard fought love.

I understand that, truly, but yet I cling to the hope of a beautiful ending in which happiness can be found. However, I am left forever maimed by this encounter because I cannot forget it and all of the beauty that came with it. I still inevitably love stories like this, though I never go in willingly to them. They just happen to find me, tug on my heart with promises before yanking it up into my throat where it will throb endlessly from the experience.

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It's good but...

I knew that I shouldn't have watched this one, I really wasn't planning on it, but curiosity got the best of me.

Even If This world Disappears From The World Tonight, the original movie got me with that title, the poster and the two main leads, whom I fell in love with when I watched My Love Mix Up. I waited almost 2 years for the release of that one with only that information, Main leads, Title and poster.

When I first watched I thought "Oh!! 50 First Dates, but teens" It's not, well yes it is but it's better and it hits like a punch in the gut hard! despite how much it hurts I've watched more times that I can count and it hurts just the same each time. This is why although this version is quite good and made some good changes, knowing how good it can be and how much more impactful it can be I am rating it rather low, much lower than it probably deserves.

This is a good movie, I liked it, I smiled the whole way through and I am sure that if I hadn't watched the Japanese version my rating would've been much higher.

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A second watch

I have watched the original one a while ago, and comparing it to the Korean version, for me it did not disappoint. In fact I think it has some aspects better, especially the addition of the new character, and changing it to high school times. For some reason I can't remember well what the parents were like in the original, I think the involvement was actually the opposite, being that the FL's parents had more screen time and involvement not sure though. In my opinion the acting was better for the FL while the ML had the same performance as the original, it's nice to see, maybe a new face with the FL but I might've seen her somewhere else. Going back, I think the love interest of the best friend was such a great addition, cause in the original it felt like the BFF was just another mom that takes care of the FL outside the house. It felt like the supporting characters had more dept into them in this version, still I do agree that it hurt more with the original, but this version left a lasting impression probably because of the changes. I guess you could say it had a similar feel to Drawing Closer where the supporting cast had more of an impression. Now, I knew what was going to happen but you know I like seeing young talent and I was also curios with this version just from the fact that it was high school. Music is expected from a Korean production so it was alright. I don't know what else to say other than it was good, I liked it. Ah I almost forgot, I liked the kiss here much better than the original though the cinematography of the original was better, just the kiss hahahaha.

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Expertly sheds light on the duality of people pleasers.

My favourite thing about this movie is that, amognst Sonos filmography, it does the best job of presenting you with a central theme that cuts through the gore, overt and repeated sexual violence, and over-the-top circumstances. More expertly and more earnestly than any of his other films.

It's central theme is one that puts a spotlight on the resentment that builds within people that are people pleasers. People that will knowingly say, do, agree, and commit to things that are against their better judgement and gut feelings to appease those around them, and manipulate the emotional relationship that they have with people. The resentment that can grow within a person who lives their life in this way can be palpable and manifests in ways that can be unexpected and dark, and this movie presents the most extreme limits this type of existence can take you to and the kinds of things it can lead you to become involved in. Sono of course presents this duality to us in his typical way with blood, gore, and nudity, but the pacing of this movie serves the audience well because it gives you time to begin to sympathise with the main characters plight, even after he eventually snaps.

The phenomenal performances of the entire cast in this movie do absolute wonders for bringing the tension and stress of this script and this story to life, and without their incredible performances the movie would not have delivered it's message and it's theme so well. Fukikoshi Mitsuru, Denden, and Kurosawa Asuka have several very heavy scenes between them and I can only image those shooting days and weeks took a toll on them.

Special mention to Kagurazaka Megumi for subjecting herself to these types of roles in her husbands films. I won't cast aspersions on their relationship, because I obviously don't know them, but I think it takes a very unique and special bond to be able to take on these roles that require intense sexual violence and nudity, all whilst your husband directs it.

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beautifully heartbreaking???

okay I watched this movie without watching the trailer so I wasn't sure about this but thought of giving woo young and shi ah a chance! since this Is a spoiled free review i would just start with the acting. girl, the ACTING??? the acting is wow, I love the story and the music but this left me crying,choking,sobbing idk I'm an emotional person don't judge me but this was so good like yeah it was sad but it was good, I usually regret watching sad movies like 20th century girl cuz that shi made me cry but I don't regret watching this and I am glad i watched this honestly, I don't know this movie is such a sad,soft and adorable movie
if you're not sure whether to watch this or not, WATCH IT!! TRUST ME U WONT REGRET AT ALL

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A Love That Must Be Rewritten Every Morning

There are love stories that make you smile.
There are love stories that make you cry.
And then there are love stories that leave you emotionally exhausted, staring at the screen long after the credits roll, wondering how something so gentle could hurt so deeply.
Kmovie "If This Love Disappears from Tonight" belongs to the last category.

Rather than exaggerating tragedy, the film trusts its actors and its audience to sit with discomfort and emotional uncertainty.
Choo Young-woo continues to prove his strength in subtle, emotionally grounded roles, while Shin Si-ah delivers a performance that balances innocence with quiet resilience. Their chemistry feels natural, unforced, and deeply sincere.

The film’s strength lies in its simplicity — allowing ordinary moments to carry extraordinary emotional weight. While the pacing may feel slow to some viewers, it ultimately serves the story’s theme: that love is not about urgency, but presence.
This is a film that doesn’t aim to shock — it aims to stay. This film does not scream tragedy.
It whispers it — softly, patiently — until the pain settles quietly in your chest.

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Beautiful but heartbreaking

If you dont want to cry and feel heartbroken dont watch this. I had no idea what i was watching i just clicked on it because the poster looked cute and im not currently watching a show. I thought this was a drama and then after an hour when i checked the length left i realized it was a movie 😂 anyway i was like ok this is the sweetest movie and i was smiling on almost every scene it was so cute so here i was thinking i had found a cozy movie to rewatch in the future and then.....yea you know what happened if youve already watched it... i was NOT expecting that. When i saw the keychains switched from her bfs backpack to her bestfriends backpack i was like OH NO they broke up or he had to go study abroad or something and they had to pretend he never existed...so i was thinking at the end she would get her memories back and go find him or something...yea no 😭😭😭 i knew he had a heart problem because of that one running scene but this was such an unexpected ending 😭😭 its my own fault for not reading the synopsis, if it does warn you ahead of time...anyway this ruined my night. I still rated it highly because well...this is real life and these things do happen. Not every story is a fairytale. So it was a beautiful story regardless of my swollen eyes. But honestly i did feel like it was just too abrupt,i felt like something was missing but i dont know what it was. The actors were perfect and the whole story except the end was very lovely. Would never watch again unless i really WANTED to cry.

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a sad masterpiece

This was a very good kdrama. Although I thought it would be a ktrauma, it didn’t really make me sob. This is a kind of a romance movie that would make you a good kind of sad, definitely worth one’s time.

There is something beautiful and heartbreaking about a love story where one forgets all the memories every morning when they wake up. The way it started as an unusual friendship which then blossomed into a love story was so awesome.

I loved how it handled the memory lost aspect, with Jae-Won re-introducing himself each day, that carried genuine weight, the way he found ways to make her happy, even though he was struggling himself was so touching.

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"A mother has to be strong"

Naruse Mikio created a compelling film about the Fukuhara family anchored by a loving and tenacious Mother. Dealing with the aftermath financially and emotionally following WWII, friends and family made the most of their lives and meager incomes.

Fukuhara Toshiko introduces her family-Masako, her mother whom she adores, her father Ryosuke aka Papa Popeye, her little sister Chako, her brother Susumu, and her young cousin Tetsu. Susumu is chronically ill after breathing in dangerous materials at work and is bed bound. Her beloved father is planning to open a laundry service. Her mother sells items out of cart and has taken in her sister’s little boy. The two youngest squabble and play like siblings. And Toshiko helps with a snack shop where the local baker often stops by for food and to share his latest book. Money is tight but everyone finds joy as they face each day and each crisis head on.

Once again, Tanaka Tatsuyo was the center of a film. Masako’s family orbited around her and depended on her strength and insight. Death visited their doorstep not once, but twice and still Masako straightened her spine and carried on. Masako wasn’t maudlin nor the film depressing. She shed her tears and then summoned her smile for her children. The synopsis says that Toshiko was a rebellious teenager. She was far from that. Kagawa Kyoko gave Toshiko a ray of sunshine smile regardless of the never-ending work the teenager faced. Gradually falling in love couldn’t keep Toshiko from helping her family. She had only one stumbling block that was understandable after a loss. Even the younger daughter understood the sacrifice that was required when the dwindling family’s back was up against the wall. What I liked about this film is that the family dealt with loss and sacrifice in a pragmatic and loving way. They did what needed to be done without much complaining.

Mother gave a small view into women’s lives after the war. Unlike Ozu’s middle-class families, these were people on the lower end of the economic scale. Nearly everyone had been touched by the loss of a husband or son. Life went on and each person had to find a way to survive. While the survivors lived with their grief and financial insecurity, they still discovered ways to be content and laughter was always close by. Friends and family rallied to bolster those who were suffering or in need. Mother was not a profound film but I found myself deeply invested in these loyal and likeable people’s struggle to keep moving forward and maintain their love for each other.

3 February 2026

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Beautiful, bittersweet, and strangely comforting

I really liked the way the main leads’ friendship/love story started — it was quite funny and sweet :) They quickly grew from strangers into two people who, despite barely knowing anything about each other, genuinely enjoyed each other’s company and it all felt very natural! That said, I especially loved the pace of their bond and how it developed. You’d think the amnesia aspect would slow things down, but it doesn’t. Both leads make it work perfectly. From the very beginning, you can tell they share an instant, natural connection, and I could really sense how much it all meant to them both, but especially to the male lead (such a green flag character, by the way).

I also found many of the filming locations and background shots very beautiful, especially the sunset scene. :)

The ending was to be expected, I actually like how they handled it. The last scene and, specifically, the last words said in the scene left me with a bittersweet smile. :)

Overall, it’s a movie that tells a sad story in a beautiful way. The moments the characters share feel precious, comforting, even. It leaves you with an ache, but not complete devastation.

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