I was skeptical at first, but I started the drama because of my love for the character played by Seo Ye Ji in “Save Me”. Then, I thought she was such a great actress. However, in this drama she exceeded the general expectations and showed how versatile and equally good can she become to portray a character so realistically.
This drama touches a very sensitive topic and that is mental health. Unfortunately, it is still a taboo here in this era. However, I am very glad that this drama broke barriers and showed various kind of situations and problems which actually exist in this world but is often misunderstood and misinterpreted. The plot was very carefully constructed. Developments were shown in a very synchronized manner, beautifully.
None of the characters were out of place. When I say ‘none’, I mean none of the characters in the drama were there, just for the sake of being there. Everybody had a story, everybody had an equally important role to play. The planning and the execution were on point. Moreover, the direction of the drama was unique and fresh.
Kim Soo Hyun played his part really well. He was seamless and was absolutely impeccable, when showing emotions. He did a great job portraying the character.
Oh Jung Se did a phenomenal job. I first saw him in “When the Camellia Blooms”, but here he just stretched his acting spectrum to a great length. He studied his character very well and the efforts showed itself on-screen beautifully. Even in still photographs he completely owned the character.
The cameo by Kwak Dong Yeon was very effective and can also be comprehended as a very important turning point in the story. Though it was a cameo, he left a very strong impression on me as a viewer through his perfect sketch of the character.
Overall, the character development was drastic, but in a good direction. Props to the actors for pulling off such a concept flawlessly.
On the other hand, I felt like few characters were driven by their insecurities and that made them act selfishly more than once. However, opinions are subjective so few things were there which I thought could have been toned down a bit.
The setting was a countryside. The easy, no-city-rush, freedom and care was shown in great detail. The gothic, vintage and fairytale vibe added to the charm. The cinematography and editing were great. The acting was so on point by all the actors who took part in the drama. The outfits as explained by their team were carefully designed for each character and their respective situations and it really showed the efforts they put in. I looked forward to the development of the drama and the storyline and I am absolutely satisfied.
This drama made me ride a rollercoaster of emotions, be it warmth, curiosity, compassion, sadness or happiness. It is just so well-made. Moreover, I am definitely going to remember this drama and the things I learned from it.