I could not feel the full scope of this movie's impact, for I have yet to fight the rat race in a strange and bigger city. Nevertheless, this movie really touches me, and after all the crime gore thriller ones I cried at the end of this romance.
The premise is realistic and common: a young couple struggling to survive the city light. All the catch and chase and promises help to make it feel relatable, and even more melancholy considering the actual outcome. It is sad to see as the girl gravitates towards the boy's past self, he also develops to be what she wanted. The timing is just off.
The acting is good, the music is excellent, and the pain is real. I am aware of the fact that this movie has certain (untellable) connections to my love life, but that does not change the fact this this 2-hour watch is objectively worthwhile.
The love lesson is clear: be more understanding. Seasons change, and people too. The life lesson is there too: the inclusion of the father-son side plot makes it even more real and humane.
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