Quiet and slow drama which is perfect for book lovers
This drama is really different. The main character is the small town, in a sense.There's a quietness and slowness and an overall ambience in this one, it's very controlled in an artistic sense. The drama uses a lot of season metaphors, and as a season it's definitely November with November feelings. Cinematography is beautiful. The drama is slow so I felt it was better to also watch slowly, some 15-20 mins a day. That way I could enjoy the townspeople interactions, and the range of characters. Lee Jae Wook's acting and character were particularly delighful.
What also was really likeable and fun, was the book club, with the old and young members mixing. And the bookshop as a setting, cosy and warm. In contrast FL's house and family were cold and icy.
The two main characters past and traumas were less interesting to me than the townspeople scenes. The drama wasn't really that romantic - I had expected more and the romance was kind of empty (purposefully and in line with the psychology and past of ML & FL characters but still something of a letdown). I didn't fully understand the main characters, especially the ML remained a mystery. This is because we get to learn about the main characters and the two families' past very slowly. The past comes to light mostly in the latter half.
So this takes a lot of patience and it's not for moments when we need entertainment or quick rewards. It's a perfect drama for book lovers and I definitely didn't waste my time putting an effort to watch such a different drama.
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Looks aesthetic but so boring
I didn't like this one. It started off as a small town healing drama with lovely cozy things like a bookstore and coffee and feelings of warmth and friendship. And it all slowly started going downhill after a few episodes. Both ML and FL have some hidden past traumas. The FL family is highly dysfunctional for good reason. Side characters are nice but ultimately not memorable. Ending was quite disappointing, the ML seems to be at a constant disadvantage in the relationship and it didn't feel healthy at all. Nobody knows what eventually happened to the aunt or mom, whether they found their peace. Very underwhelming and boring for the time invested. Best watched in mute for the aesthetics and nothing else.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Good Enough
" I'll go to you when the weather is nice " was like reading a slice of life book.The setting was perfect, with the winter scenery, the rural area, the forest and the small town with the cozy bookstore. The drama worked with the light really well and kept that rustic, authentic appeal till the very ending. The pace was relaxing, as well, slow and perfect, even though the family drama was intense. The latter was introduced slowly too, with a few scenes here and there to keep things interesting till the ultimate climax. The portray of the emotions of the characters then was just spot on, as they didn't overdo it with the understanding and their reactions. Rather, they were ordinary humans who react selfishly, awkwardly and disappointingly. The drama also followed not only the two main leads, but their families and friends' stories as well. Especially the story of the aunt was pretty great. Finally, the romance was good, not too intense and just right for the mood of the drama.
However, the drama had some boring moments, especially towards the ending, when it felt like they were trying to fill in the gaps between the actual action. Still, the performances were great from everyone, as it is expected from a stellar cast (at a point it felt like a Extraordinary you reunion ha ha), and the drama did feel like it is a book adaption.
So, overall, seven out of ten.
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Most of all, it's calm
I'm writing a review exclusively because I can't get over the fact that a partner (or any other person) reading a private diary is framed as cute. It's not cute, it's a violation of privacy. Being someone's partner doesn't give you the right to their privacy.Other than that it was a drama that transmitted a lot of calm despite all the traumatic events it dealt with.
The supporting cast was excellent and without them, this drama would be reduced to almost nothing since I don't find the main characters remarkable or important enough to the action. To me, it would make more sense if the drama was set from the aunt's point of view.
There are some things in life that can never be amended. Not even time can do that. Time can't amend treason or violence. I don't understand the love for a physically abusive parent and it doesn't make a difference who stepped on the gas pedal. It was self-defence from someone who was threatening their lives and had already made their lives miserable for so many years. I do see a reason for the aunt's actions, she was hit too and her sister's and her life were in danger. It's very logical to me. Even if the lead's father had never hit the aunt, she had every right to protect her sister. Her sister's bruises hurt her as well, it's surprising to see that the mother's bruises didn't hurt the daughter. Her loving father is the same person that tried to kill her mother and her aunt and that's not something you can separate from that person, it's the same father.
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Enjoy at first but i dont get the feel after second half
from the start of the drama I liked it until episode 7-8 I don't know why it felt bland and too complicated the relationship between ML and FL and I skipped a lot of scenes until episode 15 when they separated and episode 16 they met and were together again I don't know why but this drama didn't get a deep passion for romance when I watched it, or you could say that there was more character development from the ml and fl side, changing their views into a better life than the romance. I've seen a lot of romance, but this melodrama, I don't know why I just don't get the feeling.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Finding Solace in Slow-Paced Romantic Dramas
I love slow-paced romantic dramas cause they feel natural and real. This drama gave me the same vibes as 'One Spring Night,' except here there's a bit more mystery, while in OSN there was no mysterious background whatsoever. I really liked how the female lead was able to express her feelings, both good and bad. I liked her a bit more than the male lead because, in the beginning, he wouldn't express his feelings due to his fear of happiness and everything nice, which I honestly understand.I appreciated how each supporting character had their own stories, making the drama not just about the main couple. The relationship development between the aunt, the mother, and the female lead was also well done. By the end of the show, all the knots were untied. However, one thing I didn't like about the drama is that we didn't learn much about what happened to the male lead when he left the village for a bit, and why he left and then came back right after.
Overall, I love the feeling that dramas like this give me. I enjoy it when a drama is set in such a beautiful environment and vibe that you would want to be a part of it. Everything was nice, the village, the people of the village, the friendships, the books, the book club, and finally, the weather.
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Not your typical Kdrama.
Wow. I don’t even know where to start. This is my first time writing a review, but I will try to be as sensible as possible.WTWIF is a slow burn romance set up in a small city. It follows our fmc who is a victim of the mundane city life and goes back to her hometown to ease her mind.
To be honest, the whole drama feels like a nicely written novel. The characters are written with utmost care. Throughout the drama, you will be able to understand every character's beliefs and actions as their motives are engrained in every element of the story. I feel like every side character can have their own 16-epidode drama as each character has a story to tell.
I love how the OSTs weren't excessively used to emphasize and romanticize any of the scenes like in other Kdramas. The cast was moderately good but in my personal opinion the actress who played fmc's aunt really stole the show.
Don't watch this Kdrama if-
1) You like fast paced stories
2) You want to see more Kdrama troupes
3) You are looking for a rom-com (Don't get me wrong. There were some comedic moments but those were specially used to relieve the tension created in the drama. It is more of a romance and slice-of life drama than a rom-com.)
Happy watching!
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É realmente o que eu esperava?
Gostaria de começar dizendo que este não é um drama comum, não é uma comédia romântica, não é algo mais leve. É um romance mais adulto, calmo, mais confortante. Melodramas normalmente são mais levados para esse lado.Muita gente descreveu esse drama como ''lento'', mas para mim, foi o que fez ele bem mais acolhedor. Eu já assisti e reassistir esse drama várias vezes de tão reconfortante que ele é.
É um drama que te faz refletir, um drama para pensar. Enquanto você assiste, com certeza vai ouvir muitas histórias bonitas e recomendações de livros reais que pelo que ouvimos, tem uma história muito boa. Uma pena muito desses livros não ter versão em inglês ou português.
Outro ponto que eu gostaria de falar é sobre como a cinematografia desse drama é boa. Eu assisti esse drama pela primeira vez tendo uma crise de enxaqueca crônica, ou seja, nem conseguia abrir os olhos direitos e receber luz. Mas por incrível que pareça, assisti quase topo o drama e não senti incomodo nenhum.
Tudo foi gravado de um jeito bem bonito, que fez deixar o drama mais confortável de se assistir ainda. Tenho que priorizar isso, porque simplesmente foi algo muito bom para mim.
Tenha cuidado. Se você sofrer de gatilhos, por relacionamentos abusivos, agressões, abusos psicológicos, morte, assassinato... Por favor, não assista. Falando assim, parece que o drama não é sobre isso. Mas como disse, é um drama adulto, que aborda assuntos sérios também. Por isso, aviso.
O romance em si, é bem calmo e acolhedor. É um romance mais adulto, sem muito ''drama'' que comédias românticas normalmente têm, como triângulos amorosos... Mesmo que tenha, o casal principal desde o início foi muito bem resolvido com isso.
O segundo casal pode ser mais voltado a esse drama, pois é um casal ''antigo''. Que tem passado, história. E já que assistindo você percebe como todas as mulheres desse drama são muito tipo, ''personalidade forte'', você chega até ficar com pena do coitado. Mas acredito que são um casal bonito, mesmo que as vezes preocupante...
Portanto, recomendo esse drama para quem gosta de algo mais adulto, até mais sério e confortante que outros dramas. Eu poderia passar horas aqui, escrevendo pontos bons sobre esse drama mais acredito que essa review já está enorme kkkkk
É um drama acolhedor, confortável de se assistir e que aborda situações sérias. E se você gosta de assistir dramas com personagens femininas que tem personalidade forte, recomendo também.
26 Aug 2021 - Viki. RJ
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Healing through love and companionship
Finished this drama in a week.worth watching if like slow burning romance and slow paced dramas, give it a try. Healing drama with mature sense of direction to overcome the loneliness with love and companionship. 8.5/10 for the show and surely cast has done superb job, everyone plays their roles with perfection.
I really like the slow paced romance between leads and second couple at the end.
The drama justifies it's title When the weather is nice things are tough or rough as it was winter and temperature reaches -20 and they have overcome their daily life hussle so when spring comes things can be decent.
There was decent amount of screen time for everyone's story and how they are enjoying their lives in the countryside.
There is space given for bookstore, where everyone is gathered to tell story or poem and they enjoy it together in the chilled winter.
It's the effort which matters the most was portrayed beautiful in this show.
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É uma narrativa lenta e que precisa de tempo para ser apreciada, mas depois que você é envolvido pela história, vale a pena. Enquanto assistia me senti lendo um livro, talvez porque o livro está presente em muitos aspectos: tem a livraria, o clube do livro, a tia da protagonista que é escritora e o protagonista que mantém o diário sobre Irene.
A cidadezinha simpática com seus moradores peculiares e o clima de inverno me lembrou de outra cidadezinha, Stars Hollow (Gilmore Girls). Os personagens secundários têm seu charme. A história das irmãs por si só daria um drama muito bom. O romance dos adolescentes é também muito fofo, assim como a história do amigo do protagonista, que finalmente conquista o coração do crush do ensino médio. E, é claro, como todo drama de romance, no plot principal também tem um romance acontecendo, mas o drama é muito mais que isso.
O que mais me cativou no plot foi o fato dessa moça estar voltando para aquela cidadezinha depois de "fracassar" na cidade e como ela vai aos poucos encontrando os "fantasmas" do passado e vai se libertando do peso que ela carregava ao mesmo tempo que a história se desenvolve. É incrível o contraste de quando ela chega na cidade e como está agora (quando o drama termina). O próprio clima invernal também é um personagem nessa história pois a medida que a Hae Won vai “descongelando” o coração cheio de magoas o clima vai se transformando em uma primavera.
Eu adorei o título do drama "Irei quando o tempo estiver bom", claramente a frase inicial de uma história. E é basicamente o que a nossa protagonista responde a tia quando ela pergunta quanto tempo ela vai ficar. Sabe, aquela narrativa em suspenso? Porque tudo parece meio idílico e que vai acabar quando a primavera chegar e ela voltar para Seoul. E ainda tem aquela entrada do diário do Eun Sub no episódio 14 em que ele escreve: “eu entendo que você vai deixar este lugar um dia. Eu estou me preparando pra tudo. Contudo, quando você deixar este lugar, espero que seu coração não esteja pesado demais. Espero que você vá sorrindo alegremente. Que você não sofra. Nem um pouco."
O final foi um calorzinho no coração! Com certeza irá entrar na minha lista de favoritos do ano!
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Acting- Park min young, seo kang joon, lee Jae wool are on the top of their game. Amazing chemistry
Storyline- deep and insightful. Both Eun Seob and Harry won have painful past and how they have dealt with this pain comes across very well. Effects of domestic violence and its effect on everyone is deeply moving. To show this without blaming perpetrator is a work of art. Superb portrayal by Moon jung Hee has to be mentioned.
Direction- Well thought out execution with lot of hints. even while watching I am going back to previous episodes to check out .. wow...
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A beautiful winter story
This story combines and contrasts the subdueness and mutedness of winter with the heat of human life and interaction.It feels realistic in its portrayal of the progression of the main romance. Both actors (especially Seo Kang Joon) and the characterisation of their roles really make you believe that they are living their life and view it through the lense of their own experiences.
But the seemingly passive way this story is told is also it's greatest weakness because it makes an unnamed police officer only appearing in one sequence the only one addressing the domestic abuse storyline from a different perspective.
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