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tout y est ! bravo!

rien à dire, interprétation au top de tous les acteurs mention spéciale pour l acteur principale, il est magnifique, juste. la vengeance , un des thèmes préférés des dramas mais là c est 10 ans de vengeance, pour survivre je pense à la mort de son père. le perso de yi seo la fille incontrôlable et folle amoureuse du patron aurait mérité plus de nuance er de travail, à part être effrontée et amoureuse y a pas grand chose... les persos secondaires sont aux ptits oignons j adore ! masterclass pour ce drama ! et que dire de l ost jamais trop , bien dosée avec du bon son ! les images aussi sont simples et efficaces bravo à la prod , foncez c est vraiment un de mes dramas préféré !

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My Royal Nemesis

drakor ini jadi salah satu BEST DRAKOR aku tahun iniii⭐️⭐️⭐️ dari segi akting, chemistry, visual, sampai jalan ceritanya tuh bener-bener bikin nagihh🤤 terus jugaa temanya tuhh time travel (FAVORITKU BGT YG KAYA GINII), teruss walaupun genrenya romcom fantasy, tapi isinya ga cuma bikin ketawa doang tauuu disini ada konflik keluarga, perebutan kekuasaan, pencarian jati diri, sama kisah tentang kesempatan kedua buat memperbaiki hidup🥹 (ga pasaraann deh genrenya)

jd awalnya tuh my royal nemesis nyeritain tentang kang dan shim, selir kerajaan dari era joseon yang dikenal jahat dan akhirnya dihukum mati, naah tapi ternyata setelah itu jiwanya malah pindah ke tubuh shin seo ri, shin seo ri tu aktris figuran di tahun 2026😵‍💫
daan dari sini semua kekacauan dimulaii HAHAHA, karena dan shim yang masih punya pola pikir orang joseon harus hidup di dunia modern, pokoknya cara dia ngomong, tingkah lakunya, sampai reaksinya ngeliat era modern di seoul tuh LUCUU PARAHHH WKWKWKWKWK😭

disinii yang paling aku suka tuh perkembangan karakternyaa
awalnya dan shim tuh ambis, dingin, bahkan banyak orang nganggep dia villain
tapi pas nonton makin lama kita jadi ngerti kenapa dia bisa jadi orang yg kaya gitu, dia pelan-pelan belajar percaya sama orang lain dan mulai berubah jadi versi dirinya yang lebih baik, character development-nya menurutku rapii bangettt👏🏻

terus ada cha se gye MY BOYFRIENDDDDD, cowo super dingin, perfeksionis, pewaris chaebol yang sekali liat bisa langsung naksir🤭
lucnyaa hubungan segye sm seori tu mereka tuh awalnya bener-bener musuhan, saling sindir tiap ketemu😭, tapi lama-lama berubah jadi saling ngerti dan saling nyembuhin. trope enemies to lovers mereka dapet bangett😵‍💫🫶🏻

and i would sayy akting Lim Ji-yeon disini GILAAA SIHHH👏🏻👏🏻 dia harus meranin dua sisi karakter yang beda banget, yaitu aktris biasa sama jiwa wanita joseon yang penuh wibawa ekspresi, cara ngomong, gestur tubuhnya bener-bener beda, jadi kita ga ngerasa lagi liat karakter yang samaaa
terus Heo Nam-jun juga kerennn bangettt actingnyaa selalu kena gitu🥹
intinyaa chemistry mereka natural, dialognya ngalir, berantem lucu, romantisnya dapet, sedihnya juga kerasa😭😭

cinematography drama ini jugaa cakepp bangett💯💯 scene kerajaan joseon dibuat megah ada hanbok, istana, sama tone warnanya jugaa, terus pas pindah ke dunia modern, vibe-nya langsung berubah jadi lebih cerah
jadi transisi antara masa lalu sama masa sekarang tuh halus banget jadi enak diliat. detail kostum, makeup, sampai setting tempatnya juga niattt👏🏻

selain romance, drama ini juga banyak bahas tentang pilihan hidup, penyesalan, kesempatan kedua, sama gimana seseorang bisa berubah kalau dikasih kesempatan buat mulai lagi, jadi menurut aku ceritanya ga cuma fokus ke cinta cinta ajaa🫠🫠

alur ceritanya menurutku cepet dan ga terlalu bertele-tele di awal, setiap ending episode selalu bikin penasaran pengen lanjut eps berikutnya (JUJURR SUSAH BUAT NABUNG EPS)😭

OST-nya juga enak-enak banget didengerin sambil nginget scene favorit🥹🎧, pokoknya mix komedi, fantasy, romance, sama dramanya PASSS banget

soooo kalo kalian suka drakor dengan trope enemies to lovers, time travel, fantasy, chaebol, strong female lead, sama romance yang penuh adu mulut tapi manisss bangettt, aku WAJIBIN BANGET nonton My Royal Nemesis‼️🫶🏻

apalagi kalo nontonnya pas masih on-going tuh seruuu bangettt ihhh, tiap minggu selalu dibuat nebak-nebak endingnya bakal gimana, siapa yang bakal berubah, sama gimana nasib hubungan merekaa WKWKWKWKKW

pokoknyaa menurut aku drama ini layak masuk list salah satu romcom fantasy terbaik tahun inii🥹🤍

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when life gives you tangerines

drakor ini jadi drakor favorit aku karena dari segi akting, jalan cerita, karakter, cinematography, chemistry antara pemainnya, isinya lengkap ada: kisah cinta persahabatan, kekeluargaan, perjuangan hidup yang relate banget sama kebanyakan orang(termasuk aku).😢😢

when life gives you tangerines tu drakor yang bener bener bikin perasaan campur aduk pas nontonnya, nanti kita bisa dibuat ketawa terus bisa dibuat sedih juga (imo, ketawa 20% sedih 80%)😁😁
jadi drakor ini tuh menceritakan perjalanan hidup oh ae-sun dan yang gwan-sik dari tahun 1950 an di pulau jeju.
kisah mereka berdua ni penuh sama lika-liku, dari cinta pertama sampai ke perjuangan hidup mereka, nah menurut aku yang bikin drama ini BEDA dari drama yang lain karena penggambaran kehidupan di pulau jeju pada masa/tahun itu detail banget, bahkan suasana tahun 1950-an seperti properti, kostum, makeup, budaya masyarakatnya digambarkan sangat detail🥹🥹🥹.

di episode awal kita bisa serasa ngerasain gimana ae-sun berjuang keras demi keluarga dan mimpinya, terus ada gwan-sik cowo yang setia dann pekerja keras yang selalu ada buat ae-sun, walaupun banyakk banget rintangan hidup mereka tapi mereka hadapi bareng bareng🫶🏻.

akting IU dan Park Bo-gum disini KERENN BANGET! chemistry mereka tuh natural ga dibuat buat dann bisa bikin kita baper bgt😵‍💫😵‍💫.
cinematography drama ini bener benerr JUARAAA🏆, ratee 100/10 JADI PENGEN JALAN KE PULAU JEJUUU, setiap scene rasanya bener bener hidup dengan pantai biru, ladang jeruk yang luas, dan desa-desa tradisional.

pemilihan karakter di drama ini bener bener cocok dari peran anak kecil, remaja, sampai dewasa cocok dan aktingnyaa bestt semuaa (terutama IU, walaupun dia berperan sebagai 2 orang tapi karakternya berbeda), bahkan karakter ibu-ibu haenyeo jugaa the best👍🏻👍🏻

alur cerita drama ini bener bener RAPI banget tersusun ga ber tele-tele dan juga quotes dari drama ini banyaakkk banget dan relate di kehidupan kita.

di drama inii juga ga cuma ceritain soal cinta, pokoknya banyak momen yang bikin nangis banget (setiap episode selalu ada yang bikin nangis), kita serasa dibawa masuk ke dalam drama itu.
so kalo kalian suka drama yang alur ceritanya dalam dan emosional, ataupun drama berlatar di pulau jeju🏝️ aku rekomendasiin tonton "when life gives you tangerines" wajibb banget ditonton.

drama ini seru banget kalo di tonton on-going, karena kita selalu dibuat penasaran sama eps selanjutnyaa kayak apaa kelanjutan kisah mereka.
SEMOGAA DRAMA INI MENANG BAEKSANG ARTS AWARDS‼️

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GOTHIC AF BUT REPITITIVE AND FORMULAIC

The drama leans heavy on the gothic side and thats actually what dragged me in. I love the aesthetics and costume but there are very obvious and jarring cliches in this that kept pissing me off but I must admit the drama is captivating enough for you to not drop it midway.
My main complain is from the ghost stories that occupy most of the time frame of this drama. I did like two of them which was very surprising to me because I was not expecting to like even a single one of them but really 2 of them were quite impressive especially with the imagery and direction they did leave an impact on me but the rest of them were frustratingly boring. I dont think this kind of unimpressive horror in mainstream chinese media has evolved for past 15 years. I dont understand how they keep writing the same tropes and keep employing same devices of storytelling. Even the direction and cinematography related to these so called corrupt spirits posessing people murder mystery thriller movies and dramas is just so uneasy on eyes that I feel like throwing up due to boredom.
Coming to the love story I would stay it is good but it has been destroyed by China's cosmetic industry. The female lead's face is so frozen by botox that she is actually incapable of displaying any emotions but I would still say she is a damn good actress because she still manages to convey most of the emotions by her mannerisms alone and actually botox kind of helps her to have this icy cold inhumane look which is appropriate for her character but when it comes to being emotional in love nah man she is not convincing enough. The guy also falls flat in extremely emotional scenes. i really wanted to be invested because the writer has done a good job but the immersion keeps breaking because the intensity is not well conveyed due to their frozen faces. It is such a shame because this definitely had potential. Anyways, it is a good one time watch I would say maybe just for the aesthetics.

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Just finished watching The First Frost, and honestly, I need some time to move on... 😭💔 This drama perfectly captures the feelings of regret and letting go in such a beautiful, poignant way. The story feels incredibly close to real life—dealing with dreams, distance, and love that comes at the wrong time. 🍂⏳
​The acting in this drama is truly top-tier! 💯✨ The leads successfully built a chemistry that feels 'heavy' in your chest without needing overly dramatic scenes; every glance and every pause in their dialogue felt so raw and honest. 👀❤️ Beyond that, the supporting cast also brought so much depth to every conflict, making the dynamics between the characters feel incredibly real and human. 👥👏
​The combination of a courageous script and the soul-stirring performances from the entire cast gives this drama a depth rarely found in others. 🎬🌟 If you're looking for a show that will stir your emotions while still feeling grounded, The First Frost is definitely the answer! 🛋️🍿✨"

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Some feelings are worth waiting for

I really liked Suer and Nao’s story because it takes its time showing how years of friendship slowly turn into love. Knowing that Suer had been carrying those feelings for so long made every interaction between them feel more meaningful, and once he finally found the courage to confess, it was impossible not to root for them. The chemistry between the leads was lovely, and I appreciated that they actually communicated instead of relying on endless misunderstandings. I also enjoyed the mafia background because it gave the story a different flavor from the usual university BL, although I couldn’t help feeling that this part had much more potential. The family conflict, the consequences of Suer’s life, and the mafia storyline were introduced but never explored as deeply as I hoped, making some developments feel a little too convenient. I also wish this arc had been structured differently within the Fourever You universe, as seeing more of their high school years before the time skip would have made their journey even more impactful. And of course, seeing Johan and North again was one of my favorite parts, although I definitely wanted more scenes with them. My biggest complaint remains the same: eight episodes just weren’t enough. I wanted to spend much more time with these characters and their story.

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The Apple Has Dropped From The Tree

Just dropped everything to watch Episode 1 of My Lady’s Bodyguard and I have some whimsical, slightly unhinged thoughts — Let’s go!

First of all... 21 minutes?! Why is Episode 1 so adorably tiny? It’s like a gourmet appetizer when I’m already starving for the main course. The production value is giving money and I am respectfully asking the universe (and the producers) for longer episodes because I need more time to swoon properly. Quality over quantity, sure, but can I have both? Please and thank you.

Can we talk about OrmFolk? They’ve had a full-on glow-up since Apple My Love — and they were already cute then! Now they’re both very pretty. Like, how is it legal for two people to be THAT pretty? Every close-up had me pausing just to admire their clear skin. My heart is not prepared for the rest of this series.

Now, the vibe of this show hit me right in the childhood nostalgia feels. The moment Kaewked started changing into those man-clothes, my brain instantly queued up “Reflection” from Mulan — but make it sapphic. I was literally singing internally:
🎵 Look at me, I will never pass for a perfect bride
Or a perfect daughter
Can it be I’m not meant to play this part? 🎶
The gender-bending, the hidden identity, the quiet rebellion... it’s the wlw Mulan AU I never knew I needed. Disney, take notes!

Also, can we give a round of applause for Kaew’s bestie, Pakdee? That boy is a whole cutie-patootie. Supportive, charming, and bringing the sunshine energy. Every sapphic lead needs a golden-retriever best friend, and Pakdee is nailing the assignment. Protect him at all costs.

So to sum up Ep 1: Too short, visually gorgeous, OrmFolk are radiant, the Mulan parallelism is healing my inner theater kid, and I really like Pakdee. Counting down the days until Episode 2 — may it be at least 40 minutes and full of longing glances.

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Une romance au cœur d'une enquête

Qui des deux parviendra à ses fins ?

Ji Won arrivera-t-elle à savoir ce que son mari ne veut pas dévoiler ? Ou Hee Seong réussira-t-il à camoufler son mystérieux passé ?

La réalisation est impeccable, les images et les plans sont à couper le souffle; et le graphisme et les couleurs magnifiques.

Baek Hee Seong : Il est orfèvre, mystérieux, au passé trouble et à la personnalité atypique, l’acteur Lee Jun Ki est absolument captivant dans son interprétation et nous livre un anti-héros d’une justesse et d’une sensibilité incroyables. Ses mimiques et ses regards (si propres à l’acteur) auront su donner des émotions à un personnage… eh bien dont on aurait cru dénué. Un interprétation que -si vous le regarder- vous ne pourrez que saluer.

Cha Ji Won (par Moon Chae Won) : une héroïne au grand cœur et très bienveillante. Quand elle rencontre Baek Hee Seong, elle sait qu’il lui sera difficile de trouver un chemin jusque son cœur mais, envers et contre tout (y compris lui) elle décide de l’aimer de toutes ses forces. Et c’est la chose dont il avait désespérément besoin : ses sourires, son amour, sa chaleur, un foyer. Elle peut sembler crédule mais c’est sans compter sa détermination et sa perspicacité.

J’ai également beaucoup aimé les personnages de Kim Mu Jin, journaliste, qui au premier abord ne m’a pas beaucoup plu, j’ai mis du temps à l’apprécier, et également le personnage si complexe et renfermé de Do Hae Su, dont le refus de se laisser la chance d’être heureuse s’explique quand on apprend à la connaître à travers son passé. Et puis le grand méchant vilain. Vraiment vilain. Je ne peux pas vous en dire plus sans spoiler !

J’avais à peine commencé le drama que j’ai su que j’allais aimer. Et pourtant, je ne suis pas hyper fan des dramas policiers, c’est un style que je regarde assez peu, mais alors là… c’est complètement différent. C’est le seul drama (ou parmi les rares) où j’ai regardé à chaque fois le générique de début, tellement je le trouvais beau (d'habitude je le passe comme tout le monde je pense 😂).

On est directement pris dans le drama, dont le rythme et les révélations montent crescendo plus les épisodes passent. Bien que spectateur omniscient, on est bien ignorant, embrouillé par des révélations contradictoires et le scénario (de génie) qui nous mène par le bout du nez à sa guise.

Je suis passée par toutes les émotions possibles en regardant The Flower Of Evil. Joie, tristesse, peur, colère… Toujours des émotions très fortes.

J’ai beaucoup aimé le scénario, la romance et les personnages ! L’immense point fort de ce drama est indéniablement sa romance. Même si vous commencez, si vous aimez le policier, la romance, le suspense et le mystère vous pouvez vous régaler.

Et puis, point très important tout de même, les OST (original soudtrack) sont magnifiques.

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The Ignorance We Lived In.

I'm sorry, but, who let Chu Tae Jeong become a cop? Dude was just cruising through the whole time. Like, did he himself even believe he was a cop? He was so naive to the point of stupidity. Also, who drew that eye scar/injury? It kept moving from the side to the center every scene. And what the eff was that meh ending?

Anyway, they tried. It was a interesting concept, it just, as it is with most of these dramas, the execution felt flat. Also, what lie did these two people lived in? Dude already knew he was an imposter like 2 episodes in, and he also knew he was a cop. So at this point, weren't they pretending and just living in ignorance? Well, whatever. Here's my quick review.

Basically, we have a contract killer who loves to paint mountains. But although he looks the part of the killer, dude got caught, and did he take out the threat? Nope, they had sexy times, he trained him so he could better protect himself, then when sh!t hit the fan, he packed his bags for him, gave him all the evidence to incriminate himself and sent him off on his merry way. The whole time I was like... but... aren't you supposed to... you okay with life in prison? huh?

Then we have the cop. Listen, was whatever town Chu Tae Jeong was from short on recruits? Cuz aint no effing way he made it all the way to the final selection. Like, see for yourself:
1. He couldn't tell Seo I Do was an imposter. (Dude's been friends with the real one for years)
2. Didn't find that Amnesia-ish trope suspicious at all. (There was so many things he got wrong, then he came back and did some checking, found proof and did... nothing. Call backup? Nope, not him.)
3. Found his kidnap friend tied to a creepy basement with weapons, and dude didn't question why there was such a place. Then of course, he proceeded to not turn it in, cuz the friend said they shouldn't. Then helped said friend tied up his summer fling. Like??? What even are we doing at this point?
4. Found out his new crush is a killer, and dude proceeded to have sexy times with him, cuz you know, love and whatnot.
5. That whole thing with the friend and almost getting burnt alive for it.
6. Dude was there to clear his father, an ex-cop's name, and the whole time he did not do one bit of investigating on the matter. He remembered like one old scene, saw a notebook. Looked sad for the camera one time, and that was it, but somehow, he still ended up with the evidence he wanted. Dude didn't even try... must have been how he became a cop too... convenience.
6. Also, him coming back to the house after Seo I Do sent him off without any back-up. Like???
7. And how the eff did they wrap up that ending??? There were dead bodies everywhere, and all we got were some vague answers, and then he quit but apparently could have been promoted. Promoted for what? What he do? He didn't report anything for days, and he's a man of the badge, who kept all of that to himself, so he could get it on with a killer. I was shock they didn't jail his naive arse.

That basement friend sucked. That dude who took Seo I Do in and trained him, lmao, was he in love with him? Oh well, now he's dead and probably they pinned all the murders on him. That would teach him for falling for killers who paint.

Plot-wise, they tried. I did find the beginning so very interesting, the leads had good chemistry, but after Chu Tae Jeong kept making all those dude decisions and being naive... I gave up on him. This dude, instead of being a cop based on decisions was one based on emotion. Frankly, I'm surprised he made it to the beach in the finale. As for Seo I Do, he turned into a poppy real quick. Big bad killer curved the moment that cop entered the house, and even lost an eye to protect him.

And how the eff didn't the police find Seo I Do? How did Chu Tae Jeong found him? Dude had no police skills whatsoever, so how did he manage to find him and the cops didn't? Though, were the cops even looking for him? Cuz that ending was so messy and rushed, it was a complete letdown, I got nothing out of it, other than Chu Tae Jeong did the police department and his country a favour by quitting, cuz with him on the force, who even knows how many people would have lost their lives? That poor father of his must be turning in his grave, watching his son act the fool in the place he was murdered.

Anywho, all in all, interesting, a nice watch, something a bit different in regards to plot, give it a chance if you like bls. I'll recommend.

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Enemies, banter, and everything i wanted

I’m a sucker for time-travel dramas, so I always go into them with high expectations, and this one honestly delivered. What I appreciated the most is that it never overcomplicated its own concept or relied on unnecessary drama just to create tension. The story stays surprisingly straightforward, letting the characters communicate instead of dragging out misunderstandings, which made everything feel so much more refreshing. The chemistry between the leads was one of the biggest highlights for me, but that only worked because both actors completely sold their characters. They felt incredibly comfortable together, making every interaction, from the playful banter to the more emotional scenes, feel natural and believable. I found myself smiling every time they shared the screen. I also loved how the romance and the time-travel element complemented each other instead of competing for attention. It was entertaining, heartfelt, and exactly the kind of drama that reminds me why I love this genre so much.

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The kind of first love that never gets old

Watching this felt like stepping back into the shoujo romances I used to love. The story doesn’t try to reinvent the genre, it simply embraces everything that makes it special: first love, unspoken feelings, jealousy, misunderstandings, and all those little moments that slowly bring two people closer together. I really liked Ninako because she wears her heart on her sleeve. She’s kind, genuine, and follows her feelings even when she knows they’ll only make things more complicated. Ren is much quieter and harder to read, but that’s exactly what makes watching him slowly open up so satisfying. I also enjoyed how the supporting characters weren’t there just to create unnecessary drama, they all played a part in helping the main couple grow and understand themselves better. It may be a very typical shoujo, but honestly that’s exactly what I was looking for. Sometimes you don’t need something groundbreaking, you just want a sweet love story with characters you can’t help but root for.

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A Visual Treat

Zhang Lin he and Tian Xi Wei were captivating on screen. Any other man wearing ginormous pheasant feathers could have looked Dr. Seuess-ish, but Zhang Lin He looked majestic with the feathers waving in the wind when he triumphantly entered the city on his horse. That visual may be worth watching the entire drama.

The villains were mesmerizing in a unsettling, dangerous way, but they still managed to evoke enough humanity and brokenness that I couldn't help but empathize with them (but they needed to be dead, asap). I'm going to have to look for further dramas featuring Deng Kai and Lin Mu Ran.

The entire cast was excellent. I especially enjoyed the village scenes at Lin'an. The community felt authentic. I missed when action was moved from the village to other sites, because I missed Uncle and Aunt Zhao, the neighbors, and the restaurant staff. The drama suffered when it strayed from Lin'an.

If I have a quibble, it's that the huge build-up of political intrigue which drove the entire drama resolved itself in a relatively quick whimper instead of a bang. But I didn't watch the drama for the court conspiracies. I watched to see an orphan girl fight her way from poverty to success, and that was achieved.

I'm adding a half star for those pheasant feathers.

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Dear You — A Story That Stays With You Long After the Credits Roll

There are films that entertain, and then there are films that quietly break something open inside you. Dear You is the latter.
Set against the backdrop of early Chinese emigration to Nanyang, the film does something rare — it puts a human face on a chapter of history that deserves far more telling. The Chow Shan community's struggle to build dignity in an unfamiliar land is rendered with such authenticity that you feel the weight of every sacrifice, every compromise, and every small victory.

The male lead is the kind of character you rarely see on screen anymore. Not a hero in the conventional sense, but something more admirable — a man of quiet selflessness, constantly searching for ways to grow and to lift those around him. His love for his wife and children isn't performed for the audience; it lives in the small, unspoken moments that reveal everything about his character. And when he ultimately gives his life protecting his neighbour, it doesn't feel like a dramatic plot device — it feels inevitable for a man like him. The fact that the children he helped educate later named schools after him is the kind of ending that hits hardest precisely because it's so understated.

The female lead matches him step for step. Her sacrifices are quieter but no less profound, and her decision to adopt a young boy as her own son is one of the most tender moments in the film — an act of love that expands even as everything else contracts. What makes her arc genuinely heartbreaking is the final image of her in old age, memories slipping away. A woman who lived so fully, reduced to forgetting. It's cruel in the way only life can be.

The one thought I couldn't shake leaving the cinema — if circumstances had held their course, these two would have found each other. The film never dwells on it, but you feel it. That quiet almost-love adds a layer of ache to everything.
Dear You is a film about people who built something lasting without ever expecting to be remembered. Ironically, it's exactly the kind of film that makes you want to remember them.

Rating: 9/10

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