This was charming! A bit cringe but not overly so, in my opinion. Some's cringe-meter might be different than mine, but that's cool. I actually liked the age gap since this dynamic is not uncommon in the gay community. My cousin's husband is 20 years younger. They've been together almost 25 years now. So they have also appreciated how the age gap was treated here as well. Also, the Ai-chan character was born premature, so he's a small person. While not all premie babies grow to be small adults, it sometimes occurs. My son was born at 900 grams (2 lbs) and he's 165 cm (not overly tall for a 30-yr old). Therefore, age and size difference were treated well, in my opinion. Some say there's a special episode? I haven't seen the announcement yet in my region, but I would welcome it!
Max just stealing every scene he’s in by playing Sarm, a man who is effectively Tom Cruise from Top Gun possessed…
Same here! I think I was guilty of judging the start against other tropey Nax/Nat roles. But seeing Max loving what he's doing from BTS videos, I'm cheering for him and his professional future.
Sarm's self-produced echo was killing me, it was so funny. The whole episode was so funny, to be honest.
Same! I'm really digging how much Max is embracing this character. Some have criticized his role but I am getting the impression from BTS clips he's wanting to do something besides the norm of what he's been involved in. The over-the-top bits in this series are just what I need after a stressful week.
Did Hao Do like Leyan from the beginning?He kept that little bag she dropped to himself.
Yes, he's liked her from afar from the beginning. In the first or second episode Changge told her to stay away from him because he was bad. But he picked up that bag later, as well as kept other things she either dropped or discarded. Early on Wei also clocked that Hao-du looked like he liked her as well. This couple, along with Mimi and Mujin, are the only 2 couples with chemistry, in my opinion. I like the actors that play Changge and Falcon but I just didn't feel like there was a real connection between the two.
I rewatched this simply to see Bible again. 🥰🥰🥰 The series is interesting to a certain extent but I'm not a huge Jes fan so that was a minus for me. Subject matter is a bit dark but I muddled through it a second time.
Honestly, it was sweet. Yeah, some characters were a bit cartoonish, but overall a sweet vertical, with very attractive MLs. I watched it on the bus ride home and wasn't disappointed. This could have been a legit series if the character development was a bit more and some of the storyline more developed. This isn't going to stop your heart like The Prosecutor's Proposal...this is pre-PP. There's some plot holes like other verticals, but verts are are just relaxing for me to destress. I will say that one of the supporting actors had a really deep voice that actually gave me flutters. 😂😂 I would love to see something where he has more lines. 🥰 I watched this on GagaOOLaLa.
The movie dared to break Korean and Asian boundaries. The NC-17 scenes were executed with remarkable restraint…
Thank you! I agree with your comment that if this were a French or Italian production the comments would be drastically different. Regardless of the gender of the leads, a European version of this film would be applauded for its artistry, raw storytelling, and unique direction. It was a challenge for me, and I have been a European art house film fan for over 4 decades. However, after viewing the film I appreciated what the actors gave the audience. Your closing comments about sincerity in the story is spot on. This is not a cookie cutter film but a courageous expression of complicated emotions, vulnerability on all of the characters at various points in their relationships, and a window into intimate experiences some of us have encountered. This was uncomfortable on a personal level since I found myself, in my younger days, in a relationship like Gijun had with the photographer. Also, criticism was given regarding the Aran, the girlfriend, and offering up her boyfriend after hearing he was part of her boss's wet dream. I think if one ever gets a chance to be a part of a liberal arts/fine arts community where many of us are diverse (gender, sexuality, neurologically), we can be pretty open about things. I honestly didn't give this occurrence half a thought since it is a norm that I'm familiar with, but I can understand how some may not get it. Overall, this is a film that's not for everyone but, personally, I'm thankful it was made and appreciate the courageousness of the actors, directors, and all involved with this work of film artistry.
Same here! It's Japan and much of their television series/movies that aren't serious crime dramas tend to be exaggerated. This is a country where employee handbooks have illustrations that are cute anime-style. I'm watching a J-series, Loved Ones, and while it's solid with good acting, there's exaggeration and gimmicky tropes. I think this was sweet and the message was done well.
I really appreciate an “older” actor, like Kimisawa Yuki, appearing in a BL series! His acting and expressions…
Yes! Kimisawa Yuki is amazing! His Instagram is great to watch his persona and sometimes flamboyant performances for his fans. I caught him in an old crime series my son was watching a bit ago. Was pleasantly surprised to see him in a BL. 😊
I agree completely on all counts! The two leads were adorable and probably one of the best verts I've seen in forever, it seems. I liked the storyline and the pacing was good. I watched it on GagaOOLaLa in one go... can't imagine Anu other way. The taller ML's voice is so deep and smooth, would love to listen to him all day/night. 😉
This was really a good one for me. For such a shot series, it was humorous, touching and healing.. The actors…
TYSM! I honestly got through 1.5 episodes and was not sure to continue... definitely on the fence...but I'm going to finish it from your comment that it was touching and healing, with the humor. 🙏🏼
Episode 3:This show is a hoot.There's this dark sister/brother love triangle brewing underneath, but overhead,…
🥰 I agree... totally a 70s/80s vibe with the light-hearted parents, dog, older sister annoying younger brother... I'm enjoying it as a break from the darker ones I've watched lately.
It's not chinese, it's taiwanese... you know the first asian country to have same sex marriage and have adoption…
Yes.. excellent point Also, I'm watching over a dozen Asian dramas right now (BL and others) so that's my excuse for the error 🤪 I'm trying to get in as much as I can before the semester starts 😂😂
It's not chinese, it's taiwanese... you know the first asian country to have same sex marriage and have adoption…
🙏🏼You're right...my mistake...even more reason why this was really bad overall. Mixing up Taiwanese v Chinese is something I really should have not missed. My students will give me heck since some of them are on here. Thanks for the correction
It wasn't really all that sad but just a few tragedian that weren't acted well because I really didn't feel anything…
I agree with a character that has that as their back-story I could totally understand and be sympathetic. However, for me, I didn't feel any of that from the actor. I think there was potential for this to be portrayed in a better way, but the actor either didn't have enough experience to convey this, or the direction was not great. However, since the director for this series has a great track record from their past BL works that have had tragic characters and storylines, I feel the series lacked conveying the different layers of emotions the ML1 needed to embody and convince me this was his journey. Typically, I'm a complete crybaby with characters like this, but in this case, I just didn't feel it. However, some have given this series better reviews, so it probably just didn't vibe with me for whatever reason.
This is my new destressing bl!
Many of our beloved BL actors are getting older and want to do things that aren't formulaic.
I applaud Max for doing a role that he wants to do, not the same thing some of the Max/Nat fans are wanting.
I'm really digging how much Max is embracing this character. Some have criticized his role but I am getting the impression from BTS clips he's wanting to do something besides the norm of what he's been involved in.
The over-the-top bits in this series are just what I need after a stressful week.
In the first or second episode Changge told her to stay away from him because he was bad. But he picked up that bag later, as well as kept other things she either dropped or discarded.
Early on Wei also clocked that Hao-du looked like he liked her as well.
This couple, along with Mimi and Mujin, are the only 2 couples with chemistry, in my opinion.
I like the actors that play Changge and Falcon but I just didn't feel like there was a real connection between the two.
The first 4 episodes were sweet and touching. Episode 3 was touching, especially.
I'm looking forward to seeing the rest!
The series is interesting to a certain extent but I'm not a huge Jes fan so that was a minus for me.
Subject matter is a bit dark but I muddled through it a second time.
Yeah, some characters were a bit cartoonish, but overall a sweet vertical, with very attractive MLs. I watched it on the bus ride home and wasn't disappointed.
This could have been a legit series if the character development was a bit more and some of the storyline more developed.
This isn't going to stop your heart like The Prosecutor's Proposal...this is pre-PP.
There's some plot holes like other verticals, but verts are are just relaxing for me to destress.
I will say that one of the supporting actors had a really deep voice that actually gave me flutters. 😂😂
I would love to see something where he has more lines. 🥰
I watched this on GagaOOLaLa.
I agree with your comment that if this were a French or Italian production the comments would be drastically different. Regardless of the gender of the leads, a European version of this film would be applauded for its artistry, raw storytelling, and unique direction.
It was a challenge for me, and I have been a European art house film fan for over 4 decades. However, after viewing the film I appreciated what the actors gave the audience.
Your closing comments about sincerity in the story is spot on.
This is not a cookie cutter film but a courageous expression of complicated emotions, vulnerability on all of the characters at various points in their relationships, and a window into intimate experiences some of us have encountered.
This was uncomfortable on a personal level since I found myself, in my younger days, in a relationship like Gijun had with the photographer.
Also, criticism was given regarding the Aran, the girlfriend, and offering up her boyfriend after hearing he was part of her boss's wet dream.
I think if one ever gets a chance to be a part of a liberal arts/fine arts community where many of us are diverse (gender, sexuality, neurologically), we can be pretty open about things.
I honestly didn't give this occurrence half a thought since it is a norm that I'm familiar with, but I can understand how some may not get it.
Overall, this is a film that's not for everyone but, personally, I'm thankful it was made and appreciate the courageousness of the actors, directors, and all involved with this work of film artistry.
It's Japan and much of their television series/movies that aren't serious crime dramas tend to be exaggerated. This is a country where employee handbooks have illustrations that are cute anime-style.
I'm watching a J-series, Loved Ones, and while it's solid with good acting, there's exaggeration and gimmicky tropes.
I think this was sweet and the message was done well.
Kimisawa Yuki is amazing!
His Instagram is great to watch his persona and sometimes flamboyant performances for his fans. I caught him in an old crime series my son was watching a bit ago. Was pleasantly surprised to see him in a BL. 😊
It's been a crappy week and this really hit the spot!
I totally liked the leads. Would like to see the actors again.
The two leads were adorable and probably one of the best verts I've seen in forever, it seems.
I liked the storyline and the pacing was good.
I watched it on GagaOOLaLa in one go... can't imagine Anu other way.
The taller ML's voice is so deep and smooth, would love to listen to him all day/night. 😉
I honestly got through 1.5 episodes and was not sure to continue... definitely on the fence...but I'm going to finish it from your comment that it was touching and healing, with the humor. 🙏🏼
Also, I'm watching over a dozen Asian dramas right now (BL and others) so that's my excuse for the error 🤪
I'm trying to get in as much as I can before the semester starts 😂😂
Mixing up Taiwanese v Chinese is something I really should have not missed. My students will give me heck since some of them are on here.
Thanks for the correction
However, for me, I didn't feel any of that from the actor.
I think there was potential for this to be portrayed in a better way, but the actor either didn't have enough experience to convey this, or the direction was not great.
However, since the director for this series has a great track record from their past BL works that have had tragic characters and storylines, I feel the series lacked conveying the different layers of emotions the ML1 needed to embody and convince me this was his journey.
Typically, I'm a complete crybaby with characters like this, but in this case, I just didn't feel it.
However, some have given this series better reviews, so it probably just didn't vibe with me for whatever reason.