I caught this show on either Channel 8 or Channel U. It seems that the reviews are not very good. The main gripes are that the movie is devoid of new ideas and the inability of the director to develop the characters as the original novel on which it is based on comprises of 4 volumes. I agree with these points, however, I find that it is still a show worth watching on two accounts.
First, the acting. In particular, Jang Jin-Young, puts up a strong performance as she grows up from a feisty student, experiences the pain of love lost, and becomes a subdued woman scarred by her wounds. Park Hae-Il puts in a credible performance as he soothes her soul with his tenderness and thoughtfulness. At certain points in the movie, their performances are so convincing that I actually felt for them.
Second, the dialogue. The lines evoke much feelings but not in an overwhelming fashion, making the movie believeable. In particular, the conversation between Jin-Young and Hae-Il as that sat on the swing was particularly heart-wrenching.
Overall, I think it was a nice movie, the cinematography and music was fitting and added to the feeling of the movie. It wasn't overly melodramatic even though the story was a sad one so the director probably handled the emotions of the movie well.
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