Watched 2025

02/01/2025

A microfilm (*cough* advertisement) that's just sweet and fluffy. The couple were adorable together and I loooved the domestic vibes and how natural it all felt! 

Recommend: ▲▲▲▲◭ | ✔️

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05/01/25

The movie has a simple feel to it as it tackles a lot of taboo topics surrounding mental illness, specifically schizophrenia. Though it wasn't quite as good as I had hoped (mostly in terms of pacing, direction and overall professional incompetence), it was still a very solid and worth-while watch. It's a complicated and raw story. Actors did extremely well (ML especially, daaaang) and the portrayal of mental illness felt quite realistic (from my POV as someone who does not have this illness). 

More rants 'cause idk where else to put 'em... I seem to be in the minority of people that actually strongly disliked the FL. The common opinion seems to be that she was as troubled as ML but that just... isn't it- Yes, she had issues, that much is clear but taking advantage of someone in such a delicate mental state as ML was while also abusing her power and then immediately backing down felt... Very wrong regardless of how unwell she is. Like she chose to make the wrong decision over and over and over again... But maybe my biggest issue lies mostly in those around FL. Like, her mentor. It doesn't take a fricking genius to realize that FL is clearly unwell and incapable, so pray tell, HOW is she even ALLOWED to handle such a complicated case with little to no supervision? Like, are you kidding me??? Not only that, she gets off with a slap on the wrist 'cause "she felt bad about it"- and, and SHE'S the one that ends up leaving?!?! I know this happens IRL too, maybe that's why it pissed me off so much but wow... the collective incompetence of pretty much everyone involved was infuriating. So glad ML cut her off from his life, hoping he thrives. 

Fav Scene: 01:39:00 - 01:45:54 (ML's relapse)

Recommend: ▲▲▲▲△ | ✔️

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02/01/25 - 06/01/25

Honestly... for a vertical microdrama... this was more interesting and well-crafted than I initially anticipated. Absurd? Absolutely but also interesting- The kidney arc had me laughing every time it was brought up even though it wasn't funny ? The villains were cartoonishly evil but still more developed than the average microdrama antagonist ^-^ Leads have amazing chemistry and kiss (and more steamy stuff) like all the time. There's also quite some RR in their dynamic. FL is cool asf (with amazing outfits), ML is cute asf (and the way he says Jiejie? AUGH- MELTED). Definitely worth a rewatch ^^

Recommend: ▲▲▲▲△ | ✔️

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08/01/25

A collection of short stories about unrequited love. I won't lie, most of them were painfully boring. I only really liked 1 (#5 by a director I like) and tolerated a couple more (#3 & #8). 

Notes for me: 

• #3 - A girl coping with with a newly developed disability. I really liked the ending.
• #5 - The broken woman that always lies x the one good guy she met that made her question her entire life. Nicely done tbh. 
• #8 - Love triangle between an elderly woman (SFL), a young nurse trainee (ML), and a seasoned veteran nurse (FL). Actually kinda made me emotional <3

Recommend: ▲◭△△△ | ❌

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11/01/25

Short but sooo well made. It's an episodic drama with an overarching plot. All were well-crafted with a strong beginning, middle, and end. The main plot especially was a pleasant surprise! So well done! Also a surprising amount of plot twists that you don't really see coming + good acting, direction, and quality! I loved it! 

Recommend: ▲▲▲▲▲ | ✔️

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