Bear with this one, the first handful of episodes are setting everything up and then it just rolls effortlessly.

I have no doubts that if you are the type that wants fast paced energy in all your shows with oodles of romance, you just won’t find that here. Approach this show with no expectations and be pleasantly surprised. The cast is fantastic who are for once playing mature roles in a way we rarely see. The character growth for so many of the roles here is evident and nicely done.

The story is heartbreaking from the very beginning in only a way two people torn apart by the cruel restrictions in place between North and South Korea. The scenes from the past are beautiful- even the agonizing ones. So well done.

There is room for this story to have been further developed and the ending (as per usual in dramaland) is rushed. It is however satisfying.

A solid authentic drama that is a real showcase of storytelling at its finest. Give it a chance, you won’t regret it.