I cried throughout the entire movie. To me, the characters were very relatable. Young people with a dream, the burden of a family member and the chase of what might bringt true happiness. This is a story life could have written, very realistic. It's not a light hearted show, it's in fact the opposite. As a therapist myself I know the trap of falling for people who might need saving, fixing or struggle with emotional availability. Both female leads struggled communicating their needs and wishes. I also really liked the role of the bartender who accepted that love might never find him. And still, he was such a supportive and good friend. I also happened to have been to Uyuni and to the Black Beach in Iceland. I know exactly the feelings that were convoyed through the scenery. I also know that feeling for longing for the world and capturing the world through a lense. The entire photography aspect of the movie was beautifully executed.
The main actor TS is my favorite japanese Actor, so I knew what I was getting myself into and I am very familiar with his acting style. This movie wasn't as good as "First Love" but it was still very good in my opinion. If you are not familiar with japanese movies it might be more difficult to grasp, especially culturally. Also for everyone who is more used to Korean dramas: Japanese dramas have way more depth, are usually way more melancholic and it's very common to portrait death or health struggles.
I personally would highly recommend this movie.
