The story evolves in calm way just flowing through the streets. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes more pensive, I like the colours and this undramatic way of storytelling. The acting is all right as is the music.
I propably won't watch it again, but I'm glad I did once.
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Slow, slice-of-life show
This is a short, sweet show, about a writer that goes to Kyoto and meets up with a girl working in a tobacco shop. The story is told in a quiet and leisurely pace. There isn't a lot of emotion, either in the script or the actors, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. He's out of his element, and she has some issues from her past, and this is basically about them getting to know one another. A lot of the time we are just privy to their conversations as they walk along the streets of Kyoto. She gives him the history of the town, and you can tell that he is fascinated by what he is learning about this charming place. Since there wasn't much going on, four episodes was the perfect amount without drawing it out unnecessarily. There was a hopeful ending, not great, but in line with the rest of the show.Was this review helpful to you?
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I might not have stuck with this drama had it not been short because there is not much dramatic tension. It is a romance, notable for all of the things left unsaid, and I would describe it as restrained and charming. The acting is equally subdued but quite good. There are a lot of beautiful Kyoto scenes to enjoy. It’s the opposite of your typical Chinese or Korean dramas: There are no heroes and villains, galloping horses, or epic themes but it’s good if you feel like a short, slice-of-life drama. Was this review helpful to you?
