i think this is one of the most beautiful films ive ever seen.
this is a telecinema production of south korea also released in japan.
telecinema is produced simultaneously for television and cinema. in korea it is
aired as a short episodic drama whereas in japan it is aired as a movie.
after watching sunao i wanted to see the film that
hero jaejoong had been in, id read reviews and seen it
advertised to watch online on dramacrazy or somewhere like that
so i tracked it down for myself. (i dont stream if i can help it)
i was expecting this film to be good from the reviews
and i had heard that the female lead han hyo joo was really special.
she definately was.
they were the most perfect, beautiful, moving, unintentional couple
i cant really even put it into words.
its like having your heart pulled out and painted with the colours of the sunset
i dont think i could love this film anymore than i do right now but
im sure i will watch it again and find new ways to appreciate it.
hero jae joong plays jaejoon, an angel or ghost (we're not sure at first)
who takes letters of grieving people to their lost loves in heaven.
han hyo joo plays hana, a girl who meets him at heaven's postbox in a field.
she is grieving therefore she can see him, those who have not lost themselves to
constant grief cannot.
they have a lovely argumentative friendship that grows into the most
heartbreaking of soulmate type bonds.
they take on the task together of trying to heal people who seem to be angry
or in constant pain in the letters they sent to heaven,
and the few weeks they spend together begins to heal hana's grief too.
as she opens up to him warmly it starts to show that jaejoon is also in pain
and as his love for her grows its as though he is becoming more and more sad
but also he seems like he has found a comfort in her like he has never had.
its like jaejoon was sent down from heaven but she became his angel.
they save each other while saving everyone else,
its not like ghost whisperer or anything
theyre actually pretty sneaky about how they go about helping people.
it is truly beautiful - and we all know
i havnt the stomach for really really cheesey stuff unless its so hammed up
that i can rip it to shreds without feeling guilty -
this is not sickly and corny, it is more like a dream or fairy tale.
it is shot with that beautiful korean vision that i just cant explain -
the colours, the scenery, the slow pace and the warmth.
i cant quite believe how lovely it was. im sort of sat here
not knowing what to do now - i kind of want to watch it again.
it only finished 15 mins ago.
this is my perfect kind of film. not just because of the story
but the whole thing - the dream like setting and the obscure reality that you
have to believe in to understand what they are feeling.
that lovely subtle humour from the both of them and their fantastically
perfect lonely gazes and loving interaction - i could have believed they were both
somehow angels i think.without questioning it for a second.
i love the clothes they both wear - even down to that detail it is perfect.
im glad this is korean. i couldnt imagine it any other way.
and i also think they made the best choice in casting these two.
you know that colour the light goes when the sun is setting when youre in a field
in the summer? that gold light that fills the air and makes eveything feel as if it
is made of that colour somehow... thats how this movie feels to me. but im
hard pushed to find sensible words to explain why it moved me.
it is just stunning.
i just cant explain this film and do it any justice.
trailer: complete with big ass spoilers
it basically shows you the entire film compressed into 4 minutes
so be aware if you havent seen it yet. *spoilers below*
it basically shows you the entire film compressed into 4 minutes
so be aware if you havent seen it yet. *spoilers below*
Z'ta, rainy day, heaven's postman ost (music only)
movie poster:
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