shannon-julie
Joined Oct 2006
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Beautifully accomplished, but not for the usual reasons. Wrenchingly agonizing to watch, but satisfying and cathartic. Beautiful piano soundtrack. A slow study of Love and divergence, commitment and realism.
Mature and alternative relationships, romance over decades, life's purpose -- all are addressed. Characters are well developed and loveable. Cinematic decisions have integrity, and the acting is excellent.
The pacing and the emotional content doesn't make for a light viewing, so pick something else if you want "feel-good fluff". For times when all you need is a good cry, this might be it.
Mature and alternative relationships, romance over decades, life's purpose -- all are addressed. Characters are well developed and loveable. Cinematic decisions have integrity, and the acting is excellent.
The pacing and the emotional content doesn't make for a light viewing, so pick something else if you want "feel-good fluff". For times when all you need is a good cry, this might be it.
Normally, I like to keep my hands busy while I watch tv, but with the subtitles, I found that I had to pay attention... so for 32 episodes (each almost 1 1/2 hrs long) I was captivated and not at all productive. But no worries -- this is a very special show. The symbolism and passion, a complete set of characters that you grow to absolutely love (or hate) and each one gets under your skin. I have a new appreciation for Turkish culture and for Istanbul and I am yearning for more shows like this one. A real treat, and I am soooooo glad I took a chance on something I don't normally watch!