Drama Digest
“Tiny Light” is a story about Kwak Jin Moo. He stumbles as he learns he might lose his memories after the brain surgery, so he decides to record every bit of his memories, including his darkest and deepest ones, so that he doesn’t forget them. Jin Moo’s relationship with his family and the living space in the movie is autobiographical elements.
The Feel-Good Part
Though it starts as a simple story, the little details as the story goes on are very good. Most of the scenes are very realistic and touching.
The Disappointing Factor
Some people might find this story plain and boring, but it is full of realistic moments with a slow pace which makes them significant.
In-Depth Analysis
This film reflects the autobiographical elements of director Min Jae Cho. This film portrays rare and delicate emotions through the life of Jin Moo and his family. They are awkward at first and when Jin Moo tells them that he had to go through critical brain surgery and that he might lose his memories. This awkwardness disappears as we learn more about them. The scenes of the family members made so much sense and were very much like a real family, including Jin Moo’s relationship with his brother. These moments feel real, not like a fantasized version of a family. Memories are what make a person identify himself. Jin Moo gets overwhelmed as he learns that he might lose his memories. To overcome this and remember himself after the surgery he records all his precious memories. This film shows reality, like the awkward scenes, we all know people change as they become adults and move on from their families to their own life. This can be observed during those awkward moments between Jin Moo and his family. It is a touching story.
Star Power
Every one of the cast did a great job, and the acting is very captivating with perfectly realistic scenes.
Overall Opinion
Overall, this is a touching and realistic story with family relationships and struggles. It is worth watching.
