Drama Digest
Ah-Young is an adult orphan whose government aid was cut off, which leads her to become a nanny for Young-Chae who works at a bar. Things spiral out of control when Young-Chae comes home drunk and seriously injures the baby.
The Feel-Good Part
The movie’s resolves around motherhood and the social issues single mothers have to face in a Korean society. The film is extremely realistic with its depiction of social issues and how the characters within the film respond to it, which helps viewers get insight into the world of single mothers struggling to make ends meet. The film is quite heart-warming. The relationship between the mother and nanny is really interesting to watch as it shows to people who are brought together by a shared goal, which is taking care of the child. Their relationship is a key element of the story as it shows a different kind of bond as well as hardships women like them go through and their unity because of it. Since the conflict is based on real time problems, the film hits the right places in terms of emotion. The characters are great as they are relatable and they feel like real people. The chemistry between the characters is phenomenal and is the driving force of the film. The film is quite vibrant and aesthetically pleasing, which is nice to see despite the heavy subject matter.
The Disappointing Factor
The film is quite slow-paced and is not for everybody. The trailer and poster are misleading in terms of the tone of the movie. From the promotional material the movie looks like a happy, feel-good movie when it’s quite the opposite. This might disappoint some viewers as their expectations may not have been met. The pacing is quite inconsistent as it gets is slow for the first twenty minutes and then picks up the pace, only to get slow later. This may be distracting for some members of the audience.
In-Depth Analysis
The film is realistic and heavy on the emotional side of things without being melodramatic. It explores the social issues on a deeply human level that makes the audience care about both- the issue and the characters. It is a very empathetic movie with a simple structure; it doesn’t try to do more than it needs to delivers on every aspect it is expanding upon. It is a very engaging film despite its slow pace as it expresses the emotions of the characters well and helps the audience understand their motives early on. The film ends on an impactful note, which will definitely be memorable.
Star Power
All the performances in the film were excellent. The lead actors had incredible chemistry that sells the plot really well. The supporting actors are incredible as well. Even the child actors have great timing and add so much to the film. The performances seem really natural.
Overall Opinion
The film is definitely a must-watch as it takes an important story and executes it well. It’s engaging and immersive because of its realistic touch, which is rare and a delight to watch.
