Another fantastic Netflix K-Drama. I don't know how it has so few reviews! I started this show on a whim but ended up completely blown away by how unique and gorgeous it was in practically every sense. If you are a K-Drama fan, you come to expect at least a few recycled tropes here and there, but this one had very few (except for perhaps the love triangle). The plot, the music, the cinematography, and the acting by the main trio was just wonderful (especially Yoo Ah-In, the main lead).
The film is split between two plots: one centering around a haunted typewriter in the modern era, and the other a story about a group of Joseon/Korean freedom fighters in the 30's. It has more than a few similarities to Mr. Sunshine (another show I highly recommend), and though significantly shorter, the emotions it stirs up are still strong. Also, despite the increasingly heavy story, the film still manages to offer flashes of comedy and lightheartedness.
If you like K-Drama, Historical Dramas and are wondering if you should give it a chance, I can't imagine how you could be disappointed. Highly recommended!
ROMANCE RATING: 9/10. There aren't many kiss scenes, but unlike the average K-Drama "pecks," these kisses make up in intensity whatever they lack in quantity. I also thought the chemistry between the leads was totally believable and compelling.
