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Reviravolta e boa atuação

A trama gira em torno de Ahn Yun-su, uma professora que acaba envolvida no assassinato do seu próprio marido. O que faz o dorama brilhar são as duas protagonistas: Yun-su e Mo-eun, uma mulher misteriosa que aparece do nada e passa a “ajudar” ela — mas de um jeito tão estranho que você nunca sabe se é proteção ou manipulação.
A série não é sobre investigar pistas como num CSI.
É sobre manipulação, dependência emocional, medo, culpa e relações tóxicas.
Tudo é cinza, nada é totalmente certo ou errado, e isso deixa o clima tenso do começo ao fim.

As duas mulheres têm uma química sinistra: uma frágil e perdida, a outra fria e calculista. A tensão entre elas carrega o dorama inteiro.
Os primeiros episódios são muito bons: clima tenso, mistério no ar, com algumas cenas pesadas de morte!
Só achei o real motivo do casal ter matado o artista totalmente besta sem sentido.
Mas é um dorama que vale a pena assistir, te prende do começo ao fim onde vc fica curioso em saber o que realmente aconteceu.

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Honestly it's only after seeing the wonderful poster and read that it was all about friendship, life, drama and family that I was convinced this movie would be made for me and that I would spend a great time but once again I did not expect it to be so beautiful. I have to say that I'm more picky when I rate movies than dramas because I always find it hard to enjoy a story that is told in two hours, it feels like something is missing or that the characters aren't developed enough or not at all however it was totally different with that movie (and probably why I'm giving a 9,5) ,there are lot of characters and all have their moment of glory, so well written and the movie takes its time to develop all of them so that we as spectator can relate to them and even enjoy their presence.

I'll make this review short since it's a movie review and only talk about my feelings about it, avoiding to spoil anything about the story plus the synopsis here is pretty complete. So in my opinion Little big Master is more a movie about human relationship than anything else and I think that's why it is so special to me. Like I said I love all of the characters in the movie be it the headmistress, her husband the kids or even the little girl's parents/family, they all have a significant place in the movie.
What I love about the teacher- kids's relationship is how they influence each other's lives in such a good and positive way, and we can see that for the headmistress teaching and taking care of these girls is not like a job nor a chore but more like a passion, all what she does with them she does it with her heart and with great pleasure. Their relationship is so magical, so touching and so genuine . I particularly liked how the teacher manages to make these girl do all those rewarding things whether at home, school or outside, she taught them so much and make them to be such sensitive girls, as much as she brought them a lot those little girls did the same to her and even made her life more passionate and more worthy and noble, with them she learned a lot, how life can be worth being lived even in such a poor environment. Of course I have my favorite characters and there's a girl who particularly moved me I think her name is Tam Mei Chu, they are all so cute and moving but she was so adorable and during her crying scenes I felt that it was so natural, no over acting just a little girl crying because life can be unfair and shedding tears is also good for the heart. Another good thing about this movie is that we see those girls are poor but they never ever complain, they always stay cheerful and calm and try to be helpful to others.
As for the actors it was my first time seeing Miriam Yeung and Louis Koo and they were really perfect in their roles, gonna try some of their works when I have time. And this actress Miriam is so beautiful she doesn't look her age at all (:

In one sentence I would say this movie is filled with so much love. Absolutely everything is done wonderfully in this movie and I did not even find it a little big draggy, it's meaningful, beautiful and I love how the story and the relationship between all of them develop, it's so so well done and the fact that it's based on a true story makes this movie even more touching.

To conclude I maybe a little bit too generous with my rating, well I don't really know but yes it's all a matter of heart, I just loved it from the beginning to the end and since I don't easily give more than a 9 to a movie so why go without it , right? And for me this is simply one of the best slice of life's movie I've seen and I think that China and Hong Kong are good with this genre for movies and manage to make them so emotional and oneiric in my opinion. So it'll stay forever as one of the most memorable and unforgettable movies I've seen especially since I watched it with my partner in crime.

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Painful, joyful and meaningful. Totally worth it!

This is way better than the anime. The anime is lacking and the ending felt rushed and it was kinda disappointing but this. The drama like... finally gave closure to the fans of the anime/manga. It was actually even better, The ending is satisfying compared to the manga. I want to see more!

I just wish Chu Ying never left but it really how it goes. I will remember this drama for the next months.

Hikaru no Go (Ep 32)

I am happy to have met all of you

Some people goes against the rules.

Some deviate from the path.

Some take risks and turn their lives around.

Some live to bring happiness to others. Even with adversities, some will see the light.

Some bear no regrets in life.

Some stay stagnant over the years remain unchanging.

Some have never strayed from their goals.

Some obtained enlightenment while some understand the meaning of life.

Some are born to be champions, while some will be remembered by many (she gave birth to a champion- pertaining to Shi Guang huhuhu).

Some may hide talent s in a jar, while some are able to change their fate.

Some are born teachers. They are meant to serve others.

Some return as prodigal son, and become the brightest star of the galaxy.

Some are meant to be on top. They go through ups and downs and live for a game of chess.

There are some who only exist for your sake. They are rivals chosen by heaven.

Some will bring you joy, while some will bring you sorrow. They are the happiest things in life, while some are unmovable obstacles.

Some are blessings you've earned over three lifetimes, a friendship and bond you've earned.
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We will always be together... (Haven't typed the other dialogues anymore because I already spent all my time crying huhuhuhu)

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I Loved It

I really liked this one. The storyline was really interesting, and the main couple had really good chemistry. What really sold me on this one though, was the lack of unnecessary drama. I really hate love triangles, and they're everywhere in dramas. In this one though, that's not really the case (there is one, kinda, but it's one-sided). This made me really happy because that meant that there weren't really any stupid relationship issues and the main couple could just focus on each other.

This all allowed you to really focus on the mystery and get into the story. It had me on the edge of my seat, and I was really excited to see if my predictions were true. All in all, it's a classic story of a male lead with a crappy personality, and a female lead who has to put up with his bullshit. The character development in this was really good, and the male lead actually becomes a good person in the end. Also, it features a female lead with a backbone.

Honestly, I'm literally just waiting for my brain to forget some details so I can watch it again.

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Story
The story is a nice feel good Romance without too many dramatics like Romances often tend to have. What I really liked about this, is the fact it feels very slice-of-life without having the drag that slice-of-life sometimes tends to get (in my opinion). Characters communicated and because of that, the plot was allowed to move forward easily.
I like how the plot mostly focused on the development of the characters. Though at first it tends to focus on the romance aspect, slowly it begins to focus more on in-depth. Kinda like how you begin to know another person while being in a relationship. So though the plot wasn't super intense, the tension (or better put excitement) was mostly to find in the way the romance and friendships developed. How common life struggles can be overcome quite easily, if only you communicate. Honestly - I loved the communication message in here. Along with the message about family and friendship. How together you can overcome struggles.

To make this drama more unique, it's about a mature woman who is still a fangirl. Being a fan of a boyband myself, I could relate to this. For humor's sake, of course some things were exaggerated (though that doesn't mean it doesn't actually happen in real life) , but it was amusing cause it was just SO relateable for me. Definitely amused me well.

Also - the main couple is just relationship goals honestly.

Acting/Cast
I think the cast did a great job portraying their characters. Everyone was unique in their own ways. The characters were pretty diverse making for interesting interactions and each actor did well on their part. And I think the development their characters went through was shown well too. Honestly, I can't say much more other than I enjoyed the acting. (The only cringe worthy part for me was the obvious commercial scenes. But those hardly ever feel natural.)

Music
I can't say this was anything super special, but the music was catchy and overall suited the drama well. Oftentimes on the background you could hear other well known Kpop groups/artists and I loved when I recognized for example Ha Sungwoon's song. So the diversity of artists/music chosen on the background was REALLY nice for me.
The OST specially created for the drama was pretty average, but not bad. Catchy and enjoyable but I don't feel like listening it outside of the drama. (But I rarely do anyway haha.)

I have to admit though, 'Precious Little Girl' is still echoing inside my head. And I did love the pingle-tune that re-occurs a lot throughout the drama.

Rewatch Value
It was a really nice, feel good ride. It was nice not to have complicated plots. I personally probably won't rewatch it for a good while to come, but maybe in the future I will. I can definitely understand others would want to rewatch this though! But since the plot isn't very exciting, you won't be left with much new things to explore. But if you're in for some good fangirling over the relationshipgoals - then it's a very pleasant rewatch.

Next time though, I would definitely try to spot more mistakes. It's amusing to see the director or editors didn't notice some recording flails. But those weren't too distracting. I just couldn't help from noticing though.

Overall
I don't regret watching this drama. I really enjoyed my time, though I do admit I -sometimes- missed a little more action. But honestly, it was just too much of a feel good not to keep watching. I also shed plenty of tears because you just start to feel for the characters.

I can't say it's a favorite of mine (I'm too picky for that), but I can definitely advice anyone who enjoys Romance to give this a try!

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Gripping drama on falling in love while facing adversity

I am a massive fan of Guo Yu Xin but I never watched her dramas within 6 hours of release. Instead of adding this drama to my watchlist, I decided to watch it last evening and write this review now at 12.36 am. I finished this drama in one sitting.

Having seen Guo Yu Xin in black sports attire, I would like to see her in action, suspense drama. There are a few espionage vertical dramas so hopefully we get to see Guo Yu Xin as a spy or undercover agent.

What I liked:
1. Acting - Wow spectacular acting by Guo Yu Xin. Her micro expressions were on point. That very first scene already made my heart heavy. I don't watch many Wang Kai Mu's dramas but I think he did well with his role. His acting was calmer and more subtle than Liang Si Wei whom acted with Guo Yu Xin in a melodrama also about terminal illness.
2. FL characterisation - What a beautifully written journey. It was understandable that she went through the different stages of grief upon receiving her diagnosis.
3. ML characterisation - At first I disliked ML for being indifferent in their marriage but my icy heart thawed when he protected his wife from his evil elders. He was calm & collected even in the face of adversity.
4. Romance - Slow burn romance with some passionate kisses. I enjoyed watching the progress of relationship from married strangers to allies and then lovers and family.
5. Supporting characters - I really liked Dr Song, ML's brothers and in particular ML's assistant for being an astute "confidant" to ML.
6. Antagonists - I was relieved that the antagonist arcs were not draggy.
7. Styling - I love the styling for FL! Gorgeous, elegant outfits. The outfits for F4 male characters were stylish as well.

What I disliked:
1. FL's decision - I didn't agree with her decision to drop the bomb on a special day. She should have come clean with ML about her illness but not on that day.

Favourite scene
FL's operation

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I loved this short film.

From the beautiful poetry. To the fact that Jongin considers both the male and female baristas as potentials for his secret admirer. To the process of elimination.

Everything was adorable. It was a light, fluffy, feel-good short. Worth the 15-17 minute watch! Most definitely.

The actors did a wonderful job. Yoo Kyun Seon was adorable as Jongin the looking customer with a secret admirer who is baffled as to who it could be and wants to find out. The three baristas were adorable. Angelica - the potential female love interest is gorgeous with a mysterious air about her. Shim Min Ki - The potential male love interest is adorable as the shy, introvert who loves always has this dreamy look. And Lee Seul Gi was the possibly the show stealer for me - the bubbly latecomer who is a little bit of a yoda. Love her.

What a great short.

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This is not your typical family drama in which everybody hooks up with everybody in the end or finds happiness elsewhere. Its premise sets from the love games and pain that we cause to each other and what lies and masks can do in relationships.
It's more of a lesson to us that trust and love must both be present in a relationship and if you build it with lies they will all crumble in the end. I can't say I disliked the ending, it was all to real and all to familiar to things I know, have seen and have felt in my own life.
Therefore, it's not sad, it's just real, and in that lies its beauty.

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This drama was great! I loved seeing these 40 year olds act like mature men and then change to 18 year olds in the blink of an eye.

The story was interesting and I will admit that when I started the first episode, I thought to myself, "What am I watching?", but that soon changed, since it made me laugh so much. I definitely don't regret watching this.

It's hilarious and there will be moments of laughing mixed with moments of sweetness and romance. There are parts where I yelled at the screen (like they could hear me) when the drama wasn't going the way I wanted it, but thankfully any problems that the characters had was resolved within a few episodes and wasn't drawn out. I loved this and it allowed for more cuteness to happen.

So, I would recommend this drama to everybody.

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I've never been so moved by a drama. I'm so emotionally touched by Aya's story. Though I went through many tears while watching it, I appreciated every second of this drama.

To be honest, despite the outstanding reviews, I was nervous to watch 1 Litre of Tears. While I was slightly afraid that it wouldn't live up to the hype, I was more afraid that I'd end up perpetually sad after watching it. Luckily my qualms were shattered within the first episode. Everything about this drama was so well done. As far as dramas go, this is definitely one of the best I've watched. The story, the plot pacing, the acting, the music, everything was wonderful.

I think the best part of this drama though, was how it managed to be sad without being depressing. While I do realize that it was based on a true story, dramatic liberties were obviously taken. Therefore, the writers did an outstanding job of balancing the devastation of the story with hope and inspiration. If this hadn't been done as well as it was, the drama could have been just flat out too depressing to watch. Yet, as it was, it managed to make me cry during every episode, while still maintaining a smile (for the most part. I totally lost it during episodes 8 and 11).

The plot itself never felt forced. Again, I know this was based on a true story. So while the drama obviously wasn't flawlessly accurate, it never felt scripted or planned. It felt like I was really watching a young girl's life slowly fall apart. The story unfolded beautifully all on its own.

While everything in the drama was well done, I think the music especially contributed to the whole vibe that the drama gave off. There were no purposely dramatic overplayed vocal songs (thank goodness!). The drama took advantage of simple instrumental pieces and the music fit the story beautifully. Let's just say that I'm going to cry whenever I hear Only Human and Sangatsu Kokonoka.

Honestly, I could go on forever about how much I loved 1 Litre of Tears, but that would be tedious. All I can say is, give it a chance. It won't let you down! But make sure to have some tissues on hand!

My video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybuVbKoPn8U

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This is no overstatement when I say that this is my favorite drama to date (gotta change my profile now). There is little comedy or romance, but it is satisfying and the ending is like nothing another drama has ever done before. I don't like baseball but I still think that this is the most worth-your-while drama ever.
For those that prefer comedy to destress this may not be great but whenever the Dreams achieve a goal you feel like you have achieved one too. The greatest underdog story in a while.
Please give it a try Nam Goong Min never disappoints and this screenwriter is a gem (one to keep for the ages)! Lots of Love (just finished watching on V-Day).
DramamaRamama 35/35 on the MC scale.

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Wild and passionate

As a fan of Han Ji Hyun's character in this drama, I must say I was thrilled to see her return—even if it was within the world of her own smut novel.

These two short episodes offer a wild, fast-paced ride that cleverly connects the story of this spin-off to the main drama without altering its core plot. Instead, it simply enhances your enjoyment, providing additional layers to the narrative.

Plot: The female lead, a novelist, falls unconscious and, in her dream, finds herself trapped inside the world of her novel, living out the very scenarios she had written for her protagonist.

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A very soft teenage story about two boys about to graduate

STRONGBERRY is once again back with the good, good queer short films and I, for one, love to see it. This time, we meet two very sweet best friends in the moments just before graduation with all of the things left unsaid that they really want to say before they have to take their first steps in the adult world. The story is simple, perfect for the format and it did not feel like something was missing. It takes very universal topics and conversations (what will happen after we graduate, wanting to tell your best friend you love him and being afraid to say it) and uses its time very well to explore them. It felt very real and very earnest. Haven't we all wanted to say something, especially when it comes to love, and always thought "oh I have time", until you arrive at the fork in the road and you have to decide what to do because it is the last moment to say what you have to say to the other person before you each take your own path? This is a good exploration of just this and I would take a longer show of this, but I am also very appreciative of people who know how to pick the best format for stories and the best stories for the format. This short film made me say "aww, sweeties" aloud and also made me smile my biggest smile because cuties! Bless teenagers!

The actors did a really good job in portraying those two teenagers, they were very believable, and honestly gave me flashbacks.
The production, as for all of Strongberry's short films, is very strong with some nice shots, sound, and music. It really is a pleasure to watch.

If you are looking for the next video to watch during your break, I can only recommend that you watch Strongberry's Pride gift for this year, and check out the very soft and very good "Hold me". It delivers on its premise and promise and gives exactly what I want from a short film.

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Lots of reviews already but...

I loved it and have seen it 3 times. It rates near the top on China's Douban list and many see it as a masterpiece. The high rating is no mistake, it is a wonderful, deep, and intriguing drama. But it really depends on what you like. Some people like simple love stories or comedies. This is neither.

Lots of reviews already but... I just wanted to add that there is an unofficial version of the end that was cut. If you haven't seen it, please do. ^^ You can find it on YouTube.

Since this has been heavily reviewed, I'll still put in my two cents. This is a near-perfect drama for me. Probably the best I've ever seen as far as story. The casting and acting are top-notch. This is the second time watching it and no doubt, I'll re-watch it again. High re-watch value due to the complexity of the story. It has such a phenomenal story, and the casting, acting, and chemistry between all the actors/actresses are also top-notch. The genius of Mei Changsu is an intriguing and beautiful thing to watch unfold.

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