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A series with very strong, multidimensional main characters fleshed out by skilled actors who were able to capture the very essence of their psychology and motivations. If you're here for easy dynamics and simple divides between good and evil, this series is not for you. Complicated human decisions, complicated human emotions... they're all explored through the eyes of the two main leads (who have one of the most compelling love stories that I've had the chance to enjoy and it's all portrayed in this series despite the limitations that censorship has imposed on it) and a strong supporting cast. You cannot help but feel for many of the characters. You cannot help but question what's really right and what's wrong.
Watching this without any prior knowledge of any other formats this series may come in, I have to say that this is the type of work that does not need to rely on the original source material to deliver it's message across, therefore if one doesn't have the time to watch/read the other pieces of content, they will still get to fully enjoy the story. That being said, this story and it's characters are so compelling that you cannot help searching for more, so those other formats (lacking the above-mentioned limitations) and even rewatches of the series itself are something that many people have enjoyed after finishing it. Those aren't necessary in order to enjoy and understand the drama, but they're certainly a different way to revive the story and explore some things more in detail.
The first few episodes may be confusing, but the more you watch, the more you start seeing. When I was halfway in, I went back and rewatched the first two episodes and it was so deeply touching to understand the characters and dynamics there, the details and symbolism.
The CGI isn't the best - that's due to the limited budget - but the show makes up for it with the compelling story and characters, interesting themes and great directing choices in impactful moments of the story.
You can feel that each person who worked on this series put their 200% and passion into delivering the best they could despite limitations from censorship and budget.
I cannot stress enough how deserving this series is of being watched and enjoyed fully.
P.S.: This series treat the bond between the leads with the utmost care and it's stunning to see how much of the romantic side of it made it into the desries despite the censorship. And the novel this is based on is 100% upfront about the leads' relationship. I won't say more to avoid spoilers.
score 10/10
letthemknow 31 December 2019
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