What a breath of fresh air from the usual Asian dramas that seem popular on Netflix and Viki. I am growing increasingly tired of silly romances between 20 somethings and wanted to watch something more heartfelt among older actors. Dear My Friends fit the bill with wonderfully talented veteran actors that kept you laughing and crying at every episode.

Park Wan is a young woman with a tragic past that just wants to live a happy life as best she can. Unfortunately, her mother and her mother's friends take up much of her time. Although she sees them as an inconvenience, she soon realizes how indispensable they are to her own well being and that, despite their advanced ages, they all have rich stories to tell and impart loving wisdom with a deep sincerity.

This drama is so beautifully written that you grow to care for all the characters--strong women who have withstood all kinds of obstacles to get where they are today. Despite the lack of patience Wan has for her Aunties, she cares and respects them very much, each treating her as beloved daughter and seeking her assistance with mishaps much to her dismay.

The mother/daughter relationship is explored between young adult daughter to middle aged mom, and middle aged daughter to octogenarian mom; each relationship bringing its own painful past and hopeful future. Each woman has her own story to tell and Park Wan lovingly writes each story into her book when she at last realizes that her Aunties are the best subjects to explore her creativity.

I found myself needing a hanky with almost each episode. They made me wish these aunties were a part of my life, celebrating the beautifully strong women they are and wondering what kind of old woman I will one day become. The OST is beautiful and well put together for the situations in the drama.

I highly recommend this outstanding drama.