This drama truly found me at the right time, because there were many points at which it made me feel vulnerable like they were watching me, and bringing my struggle to life in third person. I don't tear up easily but I teared up so many times when watching this drama. In fact, some of the happier moments made me tear up even more (which is very rare). It was such an enriching and uplifting experience about growing up and facing life.
The screenwriting style was very unique and clever with the way sketches framed the various themes each episode. The entire cast had great chemistry and played off each other really well. The acting and writing was freaking A1. I binged it at one go because I was so immersed, and snapped out of it only when it ended. I totally forgot that they were acting.
This drama is absolutely flawless, and I highly recommend it. As always, no one does slice of life better than Japan.
OMG THE CAST!! Kazama Shunsuke from Soredemo Ikite Yuku! Kaho! Kawaguchi Haruna! Suzuki Ouji from Horimiya! Itagaki Rihito from Colourful Love! I love them all eeeeeks *adds to watchlist*
This is why I love old romance movies. The way yearning or tension is built up and expressed with just a little…
For the longest time I've always wondered whether emotional infidelity was any different from physical infidelity and I think this film answered that question. It is, and the difference is really subtle. It is the difference between action and thought, and sometimes, we fail to appreciate this (not until life places us in such a dilemma).
I really appreciated the way it focused on the emotional aspects of why one would be tempted, and never tried to justify the way the leads were feeling (even though it was valid) and did not present love as a blind thing that makes you lose consciousness though the temptation was clearly there. They had a choice to make, and they made the choice not to be involved in a way that would go against their morals. Yes, they were in love, but they recognized it as a 'fever' that was temporary & would bring little happiness so they chose to walk away before they reached a point of no return. They acted not out of temptation, but out of love for one another while being rational. He chose to value her commitment to her husband, and she chose to value both the doctor and husband by freeing the doctor from his dilemma and freeing her husband from his insecurity and doubt.
Afterall, who doesn't get a fever once in a while?
This is why I love old romance movies. The way yearning or tension is built up and expressed with just a little touch, a little glance or a simple 'I love you' can't compare to sex scenes or even exposing skin (though not taking away from the latter when it is done well).
The first 40 mins or so, this appeared to be quite the typical affair movie with the way an unsatisfied wife falls for a hot and charming doctor, but this turned out slightly different from what I was expecting. (more in spoiler below). It kept me captivated with the 'will they or will they not' and when it finally ended, I was really satisfied as it explored a different facet of infidelity - emotional infidelity.
All in all, I really liked it! Mifune Toshiro never disappoints. This was a rare affair movie, that was not completely an affair movie; unconventional yet simple.
OMG the Renai Mangaka guys hahahaha & Nagasawa Masami!! I think I last saw her in Wakamano Tachi which was like a decade ago?! Excited to see this cast!!!
Sometimes I wonder what is it about love that causes people to become so blind? A simple, yet controversial story for it's time, this had me guessing on how it would take its course, esp the scene towards the end when the FL awaits the ML., even though I had a hunch on what she would do. We didn't get to delve into the various characters in depth like we do in movies today, yet they were rather layered and interesting with the choices they made. All in all, I really liked the ambience and setting, the minimalist score, and the acting, which was very natural. A movie that I would recommend, especially if you like movies that set up the stage for an event towards the end (just like many classic stories), with a discussion on the characters' plight thereafter. Very Shakespearean in a way.
I am so glad I watched this as an adult. I don't think I would be able to appreciate it the way I did if I was younger. I can see why so many people love it. Even after 30 years, the drama is relatable and modern. The writing was A1, the acting was natural and the OST was just cherry on the cake. Each song / instrumental was iconic and so so well placed. Each time 'here we are again' by Cagnet played, I was so moved. Also, this was a really natural adult romance, which is rare these days. Kimura at his charming best, while remaining grounded <3 Nothing but love for this classic. Highly recommended for adults!
i loved it so much, thinking of rewatching (and im someone who usually thinks rewatching dramas is a waste of…
Same here! Btw, have you seen Sekai Ichi Muzukashii Koi? That's another awesome rom com that I re-watched recently and fell all in love with it again hehe
This is a one time watch to pass your time if you've got nothing better to do.. I watched it for the ML. I hope he chooses better projects going forward, he's got potential. Not a bad story but the FL's acting could have been better.
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The screenwriting style was very unique and clever with the way sketches framed the various themes each episode. The entire cast had great chemistry and played off each other really well. The acting and writing was freaking A1. I binged it at one go because I was so immersed, and snapped out of it only when it ended. I totally forgot that they were acting.
This drama is absolutely flawless, and I highly recommend it. As always, no one does slice of life better than Japan.
I will miss these characters :(
Kazama Shunsuke from Soredemo Ikite Yuku! Kaho! Kawaguchi Haruna! Suzuki Ouji from Horimiya! Itagaki Rihito from Colourful Love!
I love them all eeeeeks
*adds to watchlist*
I really appreciated the way it focused on the emotional aspects of why one would be tempted, and never tried to justify the way the leads were feeling (even though it was valid) and did not present love as a blind thing that makes you lose consciousness though the temptation was clearly there. They had a choice to make, and they made the choice not to be involved in a way that would go against their morals. Yes, they were in love, but they recognized it as a 'fever' that was temporary & would bring little happiness so they chose to walk away before they reached a point of no return. They acted not out of temptation, but out of love for one another while being rational. He chose to value her commitment to her husband, and she chose to value both the doctor and husband by freeing the doctor from his dilemma and freeing her husband from his insecurity and doubt.
Afterall, who doesn't get a fever once in a while?
The first 40 mins or so, this appeared to be quite the typical affair movie with the way an unsatisfied wife falls for a hot and charming doctor, but this turned out slightly different from what I was expecting. (more in spoiler below). It kept me captivated with the 'will they or will they not' and when it finally ended, I was really satisfied as it explored a different facet of infidelity - emotional infidelity.
All in all, I really liked it! Mifune Toshiro never disappoints. This was a rare affair movie, that was not completely an affair movie; unconventional yet simple.
*immediately adds to watchlist*
A simple, yet controversial story for it's time, this had me guessing on how it would take its course, esp the scene towards the end when the FL awaits the ML., even though I had a hunch on what she would do. We didn't get to delve into the various characters in depth like we do in movies today, yet they were rather layered and interesting with the choices they made. All in all, I really liked the ambience and setting, the minimalist score, and the acting, which was very natural.
A movie that I would recommend, especially if you like movies that set up the stage for an event towards the end (just like many classic stories), with a discussion on the characters' plight thereafter. Very Shakespearean in a way.
But you can also watch it here -
https://dramanice.ac/love-now/watch-love-now-episode-1-online
Even after 30 years, the drama is relatable and modern. The writing was A1, the acting was natural and the OST was just cherry on the cake. Each song / instrumental was iconic and so so well placed. Each time 'here we are again' by Cagnet played, I was so moved. Also, this was a really natural adult romance, which is rare these days.
Kimura at his charming best, while remaining grounded <3
Nothing but love for this classic. Highly recommended for adults!
Need to watch this. Subbers, pleaseeeee.
Wonder what they're gonna show in this season..