I wish they came up with a better title for this drama because I almost didn't want to watch it because of the title. Coming to the drama, I liked it. It was a little slow paced but it didn't bore me, and I found myself engaged in all the characters throughout. It ticked all the boxes for me. The characters, and all the couples were sweet and it was nice to see them navigate through their lives, and grow. It's been really long since I watched a Taiwanese drama where I didn't dislike any character. It's no masterpiece, but definitely worth a try, especially if you're looking for something light, sweet & heartwarming in parts.
Not the best movie made by Kurosawa but it was worth watching. It took me some time but I was sucked into the movie after the first 30 minutes or so. Unlike the usual gangster / yakuza movies that are action-packed, brutal & stylish, this had its share of slower contemplative moments which explored beyond all that violence & power. Mifune Toshiro, as always, never disappoints. The doctor, played by Shimura Takashi, however really moved me with his performance. We need more people like the doctor in this world; headstrong, compassionate, sincere & kind.
I've been telling myself not to start this so soon because it will only finish airing in April. With deep regret, I have to say that I wasn't successful in my resolve and I have started this. Don't know if I should be happy because it's good, or sad because I started it too soon.
Beautiful performance by Roy Chiu (as always). Tiffany Hsu complemented him really well. This movie was worth a watch for their beautiful chemistry despite the cliched plot.
I've seen him in a number of dramas but I can say that I've fallen in love with him after Yasha. A great actor who's also quite the looker. Now I need to see more of his main roles.
This is HANDS DOWN the best version out of all the various adaptations. All the characters seemed human, especially the leads. Kotoko wasn't just a stupid senseless stalker. While she fangirled over Irie, she didn't just take everything he did & said. She stood up to him, spoke her mind & won him over with her sincerity & effort. IMO she wasn't as clingy or stupid as in the other versions. Irie, too, wasn't as insensitive or cold. He smiled, and we see him notice Kotoko's efforts from the beginning. You can see his feelings for her grow & evolve slowly. Unlike the other versions he acknowledged her efforts various times. The mum, too, wasn't as forceful with her wish for Kotoko & Irie to be together. She was sweet. This is a MUST WATCH for those who love this franchise. It is short, sweet & heartwarming :) Definitely my favourite, very close to the Taiwanese version.
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Coming to the drama, I liked it. It was a little slow paced but it didn't bore me, and I found myself engaged in all the characters throughout. It ticked all the boxes for me. The characters, and all the couples were sweet and it was nice to see them navigate through their lives, and grow. It's been really long since I watched a Taiwanese drama where I didn't dislike any character.
It's no masterpiece, but definitely worth a try, especially if you're looking for something light, sweet & heartwarming in parts.
Just watch porn instead of this. This was such a waste of time.
He has made so many brilliant movies.
Somebody, please recommend me some light-hearted or passionate BL stories, thank you :)
With deep regret, I have to say that I wasn't successful in my resolve and I have started this.
Don't know if I should be happy because it's good, or sad because I started it too soon.
All the characters seemed human, especially the leads. Kotoko wasn't just a stupid senseless stalker. While she fangirled over Irie, she didn't just take everything he did & said. She stood up to him, spoke her mind & won him over with her sincerity & effort. IMO she wasn't as clingy or stupid as in the other versions. Irie, too, wasn't as insensitive or cold. He smiled, and we see him notice Kotoko's efforts from the beginning. You can see his feelings for her grow & evolve slowly. Unlike the other versions he acknowledged her efforts various times. The mum, too, wasn't as forceful with her wish for Kotoko & Irie to be together. She was sweet.
This is a MUST WATCH for those who love this franchise. It is short, sweet & heartwarming :)
Definitely my favourite, very close to the Taiwanese version.
That started before it ended :(
Now that they've given us S2, I demand a S3!