Info in Movie News | The Korean drama, "When Life Gives You Tangerines", has finally premiered and immediately grabbed attention with its emotional story and stunning cinematography. Starring IU and Park Bo-gum, the drama allows the audience to delve into the life of a couple living on Jeju Island in the 1950s, set against an authentic backdrop and an atmosphere filled with nostalgia. Each week, four episodes will air from March 7 to March 28, 2025.
Slow-Paced but Meaningful Plot
The premier episode of “When Life Gives You Tangerines” is the very definition of leisurely. Ae-soon (IU) finds herself in a life that she cannot be free from with no one to whom she can express herself. She has not let go of legendary dreamer status perfectly. At the same period, Gwan-sik (Park Bo-gum) is always a force of nature. This silence is really holding him up and makes him powerful and honest. Along with the process of their relationship and how it changes, at the end of the movie, we get to see the beauty of different stages in their lives. Of course, we cry often or we become emotionally knocked out and paralyzed.
It's a fantastic way to get acquainted with a tale of the show that is released in the format of four episodes a week. Interesting to note is that the four parts of the series that are named after seasons (spring, summer, fall, and winter) represent the different emotional experiences of the characters that take them from landing to the ups and downs of their lives.
Natural Acting by IU and Park Bo-gum
Once again IU evidences herself as a top-notch actress, this time after "Hotel del Luna" (2019) and "My Mister" (2018) beside her. The way Ae-soon is brought to the screen by her is really touching – there is a mixture of everything in her, passion, but deep sadness as well. On the other hand, Park Bo-gum shines as Gwan-sik, the tender and faithful man who even though he is stable is still very much vulnerable on love matters. The chemistry between them is good which in turn makes the relationship between Ae-soon and Gwan-sik seem real and touching.
Pictorial Display and Timeless Mood
The unusually good part of the drama is its cinematographic excellence. Jeju Island is portrayed in complete beauty with nice visual effects and good lighting. The 1950s period details are taken care of in a very meticulous manner as the wardrobe, as well as the props and the authentic dialogues are the things that are so in the moment.
The rest of the cast is equally pivotal in the overall mood of the movie. A serene tune immediately reinforces the dominating melancholy that completes the epic of Ae-soon and Gwan-sik.
"When Life Gives You Tangerines" is more than just a typical romantic drama; it is a tale of hardship, determination, and of time-defiant love. With all the power and drama, the actors are able to stay in the thick of it, the emotional plot and stunning visual make the drama a very emotionally charged viewing experience.
"When Life Gives You Tangerines" can't be missed by the fans of dramatic cinema who prefer the age-old stories of deep and abiding love.
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