It wasn’t what I expected although I purposefully didn’t check out much what it’s about. Surely a story of illegal immigrants with all the usual trimmings but ultimately it is …. a love story.
Song Joong-ki is in fine form (and I suspect he lost a fair bit weight) to play Loh Kiwan – very happy to see his portrayal here after the lackluster Reborn Rich. And how wonderful Choi Sung-eun is selected to play opposite him and she certainly doesn’t disappoint with her nuanced acting so well displayed already in Beyond Evil.
I’m surprised that for a Netflix movie this is a directorial debut by Kim Hee-jin who also wrote the script. I like her style – traditional storytelling without sensationalizing its subject matter. Apparently she was signed on to write the story but then got asked to direct it as well.
PYC
March 1, 2024 at 6:52 AM
Arghhhhh, I have the biggest dilemma tonight!
Watching Ep 2 of Wedding Impossible or My Name is Loh Kiwan which Netflix just dropped to my screen….. The agony.
🌸 Seeker 🌸
March 1, 2024 at 6:56 AM
Problem of plenty!! 👍👌
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
March 1, 2024 at 10:41 AM
It should be fine as tomorrow you can watch the one that was put on hold, so either way you already know tomorrow’s watch is sorted.
kiara
March 1, 2024 at 9:46 PM
When you have the opportunity to watch ‘Loh’, could you please share your thoughts on it?
I only have time for one show. 😢
PYC
March 2, 2024 at 8:21 AM
@kiara, it’s 2 hr 13 min well spent.
It wasn’t what I expected although I purposefully didn’t check out much what it’s about. Surely a story of illegal immigrants with all the usual trimmings but ultimately it is …. a love story.
Song Joong-ki is in fine form (and I suspect he lost a fair bit weight) to play Loh Kiwan – very happy to see his portrayal here after the lackluster Reborn Rich. And how wonderful Choi Sung-eun is selected to play opposite him and she certainly doesn’t disappoint with her nuanced acting so well displayed already in Beyond Evil.
I’m surprised that for a Netflix movie this is a directorial debut by Kim Hee-jin who also wrote the script. I like her style – traditional storytelling without sensationalizing its subject matter. Apparently she was signed on to write the story but then got asked to direct it as well.
Highly recommended.
kiara
March 2, 2024 at 8:35 AM
@epyc2010, PYC
Thank you for your thoughtful review and for including the leading lady! I am excited to watch it.