Prietena Surorii Mele (2018)

Where to begin... The good parts. The actors were full of emotions. You could feel the pain or love eith your whole heart. The romance was cute on its special way. The age gap wasn't talked or pointed out that much so that it would steal the light. I think that it was also important that different daily scenes of the society were shown. For example the SH of the main fem leader on the work environment or the status stereotypes inside a family that still exist.

On the other side now. The slow burn tired me fr so much. I think that 12 eps would've been enough to complete the whole story. The mother made me yell on my screen many time and pause the ep to stop my rage and understand this aspect of culture.
The couple had many communication probs. They wouldn't discuss the important issues. Like how can they say to each other to be by their side when they don't share their inner thoughts at all. That's absurd! A big WHY was written in my face all the time of how they both acted.
As for the fem leader, she overstepped many times on the personal life of her bf (and behind his back) and just said an "I'm sorry, I made a mistake again it won't happen again". Uhm why would it happen on the first place! Why not think about the feelings of your partner above something.

Considering everything though, this series was both enjoyable and a little tiring. I liked that they made peace with their feelings and ended together. I melted with the cuteness and the chemistry they had. I'm not a person that rewatches series but if I was I wouldn't do it. Once is enough.

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I really loved the first 8/9 episodes. I felt so happy and the chemistry was awesome and they touched some important topics about abuse against women in a work environment. The rest of the chapters had such a painful drama, but I was hoping for some kind of retribution THAT NEVER CAME. For example, the only thing we ever get from the mom is a crappy apology. Plus, I was kind of not satisfied with the last episode, I hoped we could see more of their relationship in the future.

Nevertheless, I liked really much the first half, and I totally agree with some comments above saying that you could skip the second half of the drama, watch the ending and still be satisfied.

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basically, this is a review from someone who dropped it right after the first episode and came back to it like 2 days ago and finished it. it is on Netflix best quality ever which motivated me to continue watching it as i have the time of the world in my hands after finishing high school.

anyways to start it off, this drama needs patience. the love and romance develop through time and struggle. and the drama really gives u the reality of Korean drama love but in a more realistic aspect. as in emphasizing the emotions of trust and worth. family, and friends. work and colleagues. the struggle is talked about. its a slow drama but it really keeps you on your toes when you fall for the two characters.

to summarize the story, two people fall in love. first, they have a large age gap. and second, they meet MANY obstacles in the way.

but there is a lot more meaning behind it than a cliche storyline. the drama really makes you hate some characters especially the mom, and the main girl is not telling her mother ( who is the one who rejects the relationship the most) everything and standing up for what she wants, gets your blood boiling, but at the same time you kind off understand that she is about to turn 40 and is struggling at work and is not bothered to tell her mother everything going on.

the main guy is really boyfriend material, but we also get a deep touch of his family and his own struggles, and the show really emphasizes on what really is the divine meaning of love. how two partners try to understand the meaning of love, and how they try to define it to the members around them.

i would recommend this show to anyone looking for a nice drama to sit and enjoy and give all your time too, because it is slow, and it got this nice love to it. and it needs patience. it can be boring in the first episode because dramas are all about strong impacts and fast reactions, but it gets better when the chemistry starts and the characters get closer. so dont worry.

i didn't? give it a high score for rewatching as it is one of my favorites now and it will take some time for its impact on me to wear off. the music is amazing and really plays a strong role in the show. the story is also really good, but it is different from anything I've watched. the cast is amazing really, especially the dads.

good luck.

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A beautiful drama that will make you laugh and cry

The story is nothing new. It's probably been told a lot of times and may be even cliche, but what makes this drama work are the characters, especially the main leads.

I love the chemistry of the main lead. The two are undeniably look good together. I know that there's meant to be a big age gap between the two, but honestly, aesthetic wise, the age don't seem to be off - it's just that at first glance the male lead has a baby face and look young. Personality wise and how they handle relationship don't show the age gap. At first they made a point of showing how young the male lead is by giving him a job with video games and playing toy guns with co-workers, but that don't really change much of how you see him when he is with Jin-A. The thing is, when it comes to relationship, the two seems to have similar approach. They lie and deal things on themselves because they don't want to cause pain or inconvenience to their partners. That's one thing I really did not like with this drama, the male leads did not evolve leading up to the end of the series to communicate well. They always end up patching things up with a cuddle and not really have an adult talk about issues - hence the break up and big fight. Moving forward, this probably is one thing the story should lead into, had there been more stories to tell.

Music is one thing annoys me in this series. The repetitive and at some point unnecessary 'what makes a woman'. I don't mind the other soundtrack, it was just this music trying to put the whole show's vibe into some 1960s, yet trying and poorly attempt to remind audience that the female lead is old.

I know some people hate the slow pace and repetitiveness. True, that some of the plots are repetitive. But I do enjoy the slow pace. The few extra clippings of them together, the look at each other, the artistic shots, they are beautiful - it brings the right atmosphere and to the world of the two leads. It makes everything realistic too.

As much as I like the ending, the happy ending felt like should be a lot longer.

I think all the characters did a great job, especially the supporting ones to build around the main leads. I know a lot of people hate the mother, but being asian, I understand the ridiculous POV. Im glad that the dad somewhat is on Jin-A's side to counter this.

It's worth a watch. Once you get to invest on the character, I can guarantee you will binge watch it to the end.

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slow paced story with enormous romance

I am huge Jung Hae In fan, so I simply watched this drama to get enormous energy from him. You know he just soooo cute and excellent as an actor.

STORY
A young guy falls for an older woman whom he had a crush on since he was kid. They grew up as family as the FL has a bestie and ML is the brother of her bestie. FL brother is also best friend with the ML. FL is also suffering from work place harassment and ex-boyfriend problem.

PLOT VIEW
I understand that joon hee had crush on jin ah so he falls for her instantly. I felt that jin ah was going through a BREAKUP and while joon hee tries to protect and her, she falls for him. Joon hee woos her with his energetic and polite ways asking her NOONA BUY ME A MEAL. Its really interesting, they bond over food and rain and thats why its something in the rain.
The ex boyfriend is more of like a stalker, why didn’t the FL family get to know what jin ah is going through.
While the romantic scenes were awesome but you know too much of anything spoils the mood. they romance was everywhere and the story didnt seem progressing.
jin ah mother was a total nightmare, she is not concerned with age but the social status, really she was the most stubborn mother of kdramas and super annoying, and until the end she thinks that what she did was right.
I was disappointed with the overall ending of the stories. Workplace matter was shown as secondary story of series but didn’t give a proper ending, WHY.
The second chance was not given enough time, initially the episodes were lengthy but very slow. I felt like skipping but JHI is a savior.

ACTING
Son ye jin awesome, her portrayal of an older working woman was apt. The falling in love with younger guy is also done nicely as she denies it many a times, her thoughts that joon hee is the brother of best friend fits to the societal values but the way she falls for him is really feel good, slowly and charmingly. She has her values but she gives in to the situation is so not right
Jung Hae In my super cute crush. He is amazing and natural. His face does all the work and he is the most perfect choice for Joon hee. The way he woos and protects jin ah, the way he has grown up with his sister without parents is so natural.
Jang se yeon was the bestie I would ask for. She is there for jin ah every time. She is also a good sister and parent to joon hee as she raised him to be a good man.
Wi ha joon was super excellent brother and friend. He was the most thoughtful person. He protected his sister, helped his friend, took a stand infront of the mother. I just loved him.

MUSIC
The most catchy song was save the last dance for me, The classic song by The Drifters. Bruce wills have voiced it perfectly and made a great cover for the series.
Another song I liked was stand your man, another classic by Tammy wynette
Other ost were also nice and worth listening.

REWATCH
The show was kind of slow paced so I would consider just watching the JHI parts. Rather than secondary stories just the main couple.

APPRECIATION
Even though there is age gap between the leads which is also the theme of drama the chemistry is touching. Not for an instance I felt that they were acting, it was so concrete.
The color palette was wow, the snowy white background, the red and green umbrella while walking in the rain.

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Not for everyone

The drama I guess is not for everyone but I personally loved it it is depiction of reality that real life is not a fairytale with happy ending we have to overcome obstacles in love I personally like the story beautifully presented by the director I love her stories..and the chemistry was wow I enjoyed it personally ?......
I recommend it to those who love stories with little bit of melodrama but it was totally worth it.. it gives me so many butterflies..I preferly love the music it was so soothing..and the story to this type of stories usually give the feeling of how hard life has been for a woman..
Recommend watch!!

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Will make u smile,will make u cry
One of the best show ever with few flaws which can be easily overlook..they should win grammy for their acting..
Love this drama for it's naturality.
this is pure romance
Yeah. its nothing but romantic show. if you are in mood for romance this definitely is one for you. however you should know this is a bit slow since this focus purely on romance plot. if thats your cup of tea then this is addicting. acting is topnotch. both lead actors perfectly into their roles. they are very natural. their chemistry is the biggest takeaway from this show.

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Ok, the mother in this drama was controlling and very irritating, the ML apologized to the FL every other scene, the FL lied to the ML a little too often, and lastly, the ML kept putting up with the FL lying, controlling, sometime sullen, it’s “never my fault” attitude. But yet he still believed in her, loved her, put up with anything she dished out, and forgave her every time, right up to the end. No matter what she did, or what her family did to him, he was forgiving, loving and apologetic as ever. So stating all of the above, why did I rate this drama at a 9? It’s because of all of the above. I could watch Jung Hae In all day, every day! He is a great actor with believable emotions. Son Ye Jin was also great in her part, but I hated her for the way she let her family control her, so it made me not like her in this drama. But, I have to keep thinking it was the script and not her, so....I shouldn’t hate her for that. To me, this is a must watch love story, that is very emotional to watch. I’m still crying! THE BEST PART IS, I heard season 2 will air in 2022!! I hope I heard right, or I’ll be very disappointed ?

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"Jin ah noona" is the word I cannot be able to forget after watching this drama. The characters in this drama are very simple and the cast is superb especially the female lead role and her mom. The kind of action they portrayed is simply amazing. The emotion between characters and the character development of jin ah is amazing.
This drama is one of the best dramas I have ever seen. It is best recommended for who likes melodrama and an emotional drama.
Finally, about the music, it's amazingly superb. It is one of the heart touching romantic drama that attracts every age group.

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Well portrayed feels without words. Joon hee made me go all the way towards end.

Screenplay was superb, that sometimes even without dialogues you could not fast forward and watch the scenes(first 7-8 episodes). The storyline is about a woman in her late 30s who have dated many men and couldn't find true love. Though FL faces many issues related to family, work and bestfriend her performance was also a bit off towards the end. And I can't just bring myself up to justify the FL's action in last 2 episodes,.. FL's mom is definitely a mood breaker but her acting was good. FL's bestfriend (ML's sister) was real, no dramas and understandable..
FL's character was like a little off at times, you can't really feel the truth in it.. Times when she can date other person within a short period of three months (portrayed without any explanation), how she handles her bestfriends misunderstanding, her work issue.. Though knowing all these, a man(Joon hee) who is completely head over heels at her is an ideal man appears only in dramaland :(..

ML's character is just wholesome and his acting was just awesome. And I personally think he is the only reason most of the viewers watched till the final scene.
I finally feel that the theme is not portrayed properly. What exactly is the drama trying to convey? love beyond everything? true love always ends happy? I m sure they'll breakup again after the final episode patch up considering the FL's character. And I really got no happiness in the ending though they both ended together. Felt bad for Joon hee :(

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Love is the only thing that makes life complete and beautiful... If you are craving for love and get nothing then stop and think are you going on a right path...
Same goes here...main lead girl was trying too hard to feel love and then she found love in a guy who was not only way too younger but a rare relationship...
I must say she was far more better than personal taste in acting terms but something was missing... I think the spontaneity that we enjoy in personal taste was lacking here...of course our oppa was amazing as always and he is getting better day by day... You will smile, cry and sometimes get irritated as they went through a lot and made many decisions that are not acceptable at first by our hearts...why guilty when its love? Why parting when you want to be together? Many whys and each why will keep you connected to characters and plot...
Plot is very good and executed well...though you will feel a drag sometimes but still a good story overall...
Music is good and quiet heart touching...
Overall a very good drama with some intense love and social issues...

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SHOULD'VE BEEN A MOVIE

Something in the rain came to me as a really fresh drama and watching the teasers i was very much intrigued by it. The whole concept really got me interested and drew me in immediately.
The initial episodes i will definitely say had me kind of wanting to watch more and more. This actually portrayed a very realistic sort of romance.
It felt like the writers were in the minds of their viewers and they made everything happen as you,the viewer, would have done, but yes unfortunately only lasted for the initial half of the drama.
Initially let me tell you, the viewers would be taken into the chemistry of the leads, the romantic encounters( there are a lottttt) and all of the little tit bit will make you continue watching it, but by the end of the initial half everything would start feeling irrelevant and repetitive.
I personally felt as if the writers were just dragging on the story line way more than they should have by creating unnecessary scenarios and fights that weren't even showed as properly resolved.
The whole plot of the second half basically revolved around crying, unnecessary arguments, lying to the other half, and miscommunication.
I would never say that SITR was a bad drama, not it wasn't. It just couldn't hold ones interest as the storyline deteriorated as the episodes passed and towards the end just too many plot holes were left open.
The ending was a underdeveloped, and yet again i repeat too many plotholes were left as it is. It was too abrupt and made it seem like after the whole reason of things not going right for them they just went back to square one. No conclusion, no proper communication NOTHING. They just kiss and make up? like i was so disappointed to see that the whole potential of the drama was wasted just for the sake of making it 16 episodes long.
Honestly it would have been perfect as a 2 hour movie, and believe me it would have been PERFECT, with nothing being missed out and all the faults in the drama being dragged out:/

OST-
I initially found the whole western songs playing in the background thing really beautiful during the starting episodes but by the time i came into episode 7 i was just bored, with the same songs playing every now and then that even not during the perfect timing it was just annoying.

I would conclude this by saying that Something in the rain would come in my category of an okayish drama which actually had a lot of potential but wasn't upto the mark and ended up disappointing me a bit.
If you are a sucker for romance and are really free i think you should check this one out, but if you are a bit tight on time and everything believe me there are some better options out there:)

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