Really? I watched her in Iribito recently and she delivered such a stellar performance.
Yes I just finished Mahou no Rinobe yesterday and she was decent in that.
Give Iribito a try. She hardly has much dialogues but her screen presence is so powerful and she delivers so much through her eyes. And also, she held her own amidst brilliant actors like Takahata Mitsuki, Kazama Shunsuke and Matsushige Yutaka.
I haven't seen this drama yet but maybe the director wasn't able to push her to deliver?
The fact that Tsumugi chose not to tie her ponytail was an interesting choice given that Minato told her that…
The title 'Silent' is so apt for this drama. Words have long been a way of communication. But are words truly always needed and can words truly ever convey the full essence of what we're feeling? We're all struggling to define Tsumugi and Minato's relationship or even Tsumugi and Sou's relationship at this point because we want to categorize it and define it. That's not needed. What's most important is to FEEL.
I am glad more people are giving J dramas a chance. They're always written with such nuance, and beautifully acted.
Episode 5 was so heartbreakingly beautiful! Absolutely loved it! Such stellar writing, and acting! Probably my…
The fact that Tsumugi chose not to tie her ponytail was an interesting choice given that Minato told her that Sou likes ponytails.
She has decided to dictate her life on her own terms, rather than being moved by what someone else says, or being liked on someone else's terms.
Also, maybe it's just me but Minato may have initiated the break-up, but it was Tsumugi who took the final call and ended things, when she packed her things, moved them out of his apartment, told him to throw away the fluffy pin, and ended the call. I'm wondering if Minato was testing Tsumugi and hoping that she wouldn't break up and would cling on to him. I think it would make sense with Minato's personality because as much as he knew he was second fiddle and was insecure, for him being with Tsumugi was that one chance he never thought he would have so I doubt he truly wanted the break up. But I think it backfired on him, and made him realise that indeed it wasn't meant to be.
I loved that the final scene between Tsumugi and Sou didn't have any romantic undertones to it, and indicated a fresh start for both of them as friends.
Looking forward to see where their relationship goes from here.
Episode 5 was so heartbreakingly beautiful! Absolutely loved it! Such stellar writing, and acting! Probably my favourite episode so far. This drama is exploring the different facets of love and the complexity of human emotions with such sensitivity. Looking forward to the next chapter. As always, J dramas know how to hit me right in the kokoro.
"We'll go to hell together."A film about two middle-aged married adults consumed by passion and desire for one…
The ML is such a selfish prick though. He wants to cheat and love another, yet acted all confused and reluctant when the wife asked for a divorce. Same with the FL. I completely understand when she said her feelings changed. But why not get a divorce instead of continuing the whole affair arrangement. Also the fact that she said such a insensitive thing to her mother, calling her out for not understanding her father's affair. Like wow this film didn't even try to play the pity game but went straight for this is reality and we're cheating and we don't give a fuck. I liked it lol, though I didn't like the leads. Also WTF is that ending?! I don't even understand why they killed each other after all that they went through. It's like the writer / director purposely killed them off to give the story and their love some depth. HOW STUPID.
A film about two middle-aged married adults consumed by passion and desire for one another, with lots of nudity and sex. While this is your usual cheating story, it takes it a step further with two selfish leads who have the audacity to justify what they did and blame others for not understanding them. Even though the film lacked depth, I guess it's worth a watch for the natural acting and chemistry between the leads.
I like that the special continued from the drama in it's focus of being what you want to be and living without…
[contd] especially with the addition of the twin brother. I am just wondering, could they not have relayed the message via another plot device? It kinda threw me off. It almost made me feel like if they were gonna go for the twin trope which is really melodramatic, they should not have done a special at all.
I like that the special continued from the drama in it's focus of being what you want to be and living without regrets, but I have to say that I don't think the special was needed [see spoiler] I recommend it only if you love the characters and want to see them in their element together once again. Especially loved the last 15 mins of the 2nd episode for the chemistry between the leads <3
Likeable mature characters sprinkled with lots of growth and character development for everybody, an inclusive workplace and a very wholesome romance, this was just what life should be; inspiring, heartwarming and fun! Special mention for whoever that designed the company logo, makeup palette and all the products - I would definitely buy it if it existed. Great design! Suzuki Airi is an actress to look out for. Highly recommend this simple sweet gem for all :)
Never expected this series to be so good!!! It's been a long time since I last watched a fun, heartwarming, and…
There are many. But you can start with these - Nagi's Long Vacation Ore No Ie No Hanashi Koisenu Futari Higuma Bokura wa Kiseki de Dekite Iru Uchi No Musume Wa Kareshi Ka Dekinai! Omameda Towako to Sannin no Motootto
I've gotten used to it. She may not be there for me when I really need her emotionally because she's just unexpressive or closed up in that aspect but she's kinda still there physically doing the same little things for me each day. I guess that's the way she expresses her love for me. My brother is kinda similar too. They're not there, yet there. When I was younger it was more conflicting and frustrating though I couldn't fully express that frustration because it's not like she was doing anything wrong you know. Damn this is hard to explain HAHA.
Though formulaic and a little simplistic at times, it made for an easy watch after a long tiring day. Warm, cozy, and pleasant. Binged it at one go, thanks to all the characters and the very adorable pairing of Haru and Mamiya Shotaro who had so much chemistry even when they were doing nothing at all <3 Special mention for the unique direction and style and ending song - perfect for the drama! Don't skip the ending song as it's different each time.
EPISODE 8 OH MY HEART. I FREAKING LOVEEEEEEE THEM! I was totally that ojisan as I watched them have the whole "shall we start" convo ALSO WHEN THEY HELD HANDS GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Give Iribito a try. She hardly has much dialogues but her screen presence is so powerful and she delivers so much through her eyes. And also, she held her own amidst brilliant actors like Takahata Mitsuki, Kazama Shunsuke and Matsushige Yutaka.
I haven't seen this drama yet but maybe the director wasn't able to push her to deliver?
Last Friends
Kazoku no Katachi
Sunao ni Narenakute
Ouroboros
Girl in the Sunny Place
I am glad more people are giving J dramas a chance. They're always written with such nuance, and beautifully acted.
She has decided to dictate her life on her own terms, rather than being moved by what someone else says, or being liked on someone else's terms.
Also, maybe it's just me but Minato may have initiated the break-up, but it was Tsumugi who took the final call and ended things, when she packed her things, moved them out of his apartment, told him to throw away the fluffy pin, and ended the call. I'm wondering if Minato was testing Tsumugi and hoping that she wouldn't break up and would cling on to him. I think it would make sense with Minato's personality because as much as he knew he was second fiddle and was insecure, for him being with Tsumugi was that one chance he never thought he would have so I doubt he truly wanted the break up. But I think it backfired on him, and made him realise that indeed it wasn't meant to be.
I loved that the final scene between Tsumugi and Sou didn't have any romantic undertones to it, and indicated a fresh start for both of them as friends.
Looking forward to see where their relationship goes from here.
As always, J dramas know how to hit me right in the kokoro.
Same with the FL. I completely understand when she said her feelings changed. But why not get a divorce instead of continuing the whole affair arrangement. Also the fact that she said such a insensitive thing to her mother, calling her out for not understanding her father's affair.
Like wow this film didn't even try to play the pity game but went straight for this is reality and we're cheating and we don't give a fuck. I liked it lol, though I didn't like the leads.
Also WTF is that ending?! I don't even understand why they killed each other after all that they went through. It's like the writer / director purposely killed them off to give the story and their love some depth. HOW STUPID.
A film about two middle-aged married adults consumed by passion and desire for one another, with lots of nudity and sex. While this is your usual cheating story, it takes it a step further with two selfish leads who have the audacity to justify what they did and blame others for not understanding them.
Even though the film lacked depth, I guess it's worth a watch for the natural acting and chemistry between the leads.
especially with the addition of the twin brother. I am just wondering, could they not have relayed the message via another plot device? It kinda threw me off. It almost made me feel like if they were gonna go for the twin trope which is really melodramatic, they should not have done a special at all.
I recommend it only if you love the characters and want to see them in their element together once again. Especially loved the last 15 mins of the 2nd episode for the chemistry between the leads <3
Special mention for whoever that designed the company logo, makeup palette and all the products - I would definitely buy it if it existed. Great design!
Suzuki Airi is an actress to look out for.
Highly recommend this simple sweet gem for all :)
Nagi's Long Vacation
Ore No Ie No Hanashi
Koisenu Futari
Higuma
Bokura wa Kiseki de Dekite Iru
Uchi No Musume Wa Kareshi Ka Dekinai!
Omameda Towako to Sannin no Motootto
When I was younger it was more conflicting and frustrating though I couldn't fully express that frustration because it's not like she was doing anything wrong you know.
Damn this is hard to explain HAHA.
Special mention for the unique direction and style and ending song - perfect for the drama! Don't skip the ending song as it's different each time.
OH MY HEART. I FREAKING LOVEEEEEEE THEM!
I was totally that ojisan as I watched them have the whole "shall we start" convo
ALSO WHEN THEY HELD HANDS GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH