Ansem’s review published on Letterboxd:
"It takes some time to learn to like yourself."
Ah, this is the kind of Korean drama that doesn't shy away from big emotions.
Coming-of-age movies are one of my favorite genres when done well. It's easy to root for a character when their situation isn't ideal, but it didn't feel exploitative thankfully.
Nice and heartfelt movie about life and finding your place in the world. Park Ji-hu is excellent as Eun-hee, and the scenes with Kim Sae-byuk as her teacher brings out the best in both of them.
There's one standout scene for me, where Eun-hee asks her teacher if she ever has moments when she hates herself, and the advice she gives is very nice. I'll try my best to keep that scene and advice in my mind.
"You feel like you can't do anything, but you can move your fingers."
On the verge of a 4* rating but it lost my attention a bit too much to give it that, 135 minutes was pushing it.
