The Rawest Love Story
Mr Plankton is the core definition of this phrase: "Happiness doesn't have to be permanent for it to be meaningful". The entirety of this series highlights the actuality of life and its no-so-happy-ever-after trope, that no matter how much we desperately want to stay, we simply cannot. Time is precious. Time is special. But time is limited. Hae-jo realises the significance of life far too late, and as he intensely cries out that he "wants to live" as his life begins to end, it depicts that even those who endure severe hardship and struggles throughout their time on earth are ultimately able to find comfort and peace in someone or something, making them wish that they had cherished them prior to their time running out. The beauty of Mr Plankton is not simply just in its visuals and imagery, but in the sheer heart-wrenching illustration of humanity. The comedy and sarcasm displayed by Hae-Jo towards Jae-mi and the fellow characters is meant to create a humane connection with the viewers, wiping the audience's recollection of the starting scene where Hae-Jo explains that he is going to die. As the series comes to an end, the viewers are then shocked by the unexpected memory of his death, and then understand the shows notion: that the happiness you just experienced was temporary, but extremely meaningful. Yes, Hae-Joe is going to die. Yes Hae-Jo is dead. But are you seriously going to diminish the thrill and joy you felt as you watched the show simply because life ran its course? No. Because happiness is precious, and lives forever in our minds. Death is strong, but always remember, our memories are stronger.Was this review helpful to you?
