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A chance meeting by Satoru and Haru in a coffee shop leads to the former being smitten. Satoru knows he's on a search for that someone who gets me, despite whatever baggage that someone might have. The potential backstory of the beautiful and enigmatic Haru makes the promise of a romance just sweeter. Just like Satoru's friends, the audience becomes fascinated by Haru, and wants to cheer on Satoru as the creative, and hardworking good guy.

If you're looking for a relationship movie, this probably isn't it. The leads go through ups and downs that are romantic. Letting you ponder why the movie is "Analog" is part of the fun. I give the acting and the mystery high marks.

K-Dramas have a recurrent theme about not being able to find or afford a decent place to stay as part of their comment on the human condition. Assuming scientists are paid like in the U. S., it's not surprising weather agency people in Seoul would have as much trouble. This is a well-written show since, the forecasters sound and look like they know what they're talking about. Expect a version of winning the games scientists play in both romantic and professional advancement, with the predictably unpredictable weather overlaying the characters' personal lives.

Having seen these actors in other series I just couldn't stop watching this one. Park Min-Young is so watchable - sure there's no government scientist that looks anything like her or walks in all weather in heels, but I was willing to suspend belief. I've seen her in more expressive roles, so lack of expression other than a necessary tightening by the chin is a deliberate choice about the repressed emotion needed to lead her team, and roll with the punches, weather proverbial or otherwise.