Our Beloved Summer
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Drama· Comedy· Romance
Release year: 2021
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A sincere portrait of adulthood and its struggles
I was expecting “Our Beloved Summer” to be another easy-watching series: too much going on, but nothing that makes the difference. Now, do not get me wrong. I love this series. In fact, the less I think about a series, the better it is. Although, this is not valid for all series. It is only a tendency I have found in the series I have liked. For me, series are for disconnecting, not to think.
However, “Our Beloved Summer” is different. After finishing it, I found myself reconsidering all the choices I have made so far. Not in a deficient way, but questioning if the life I have is the one I want (I do not know if that makes sense, but it was a positive feeling).
What makes this series stand out is, by far, the development the protagonists have. “Our Beloved Summer” is not just another drama with cliche characters, cliche problems, and a cliche finale (although the ending was foreseeable). It is more than that. I could actually feel how the protagonists could feel, their struggles, and how they overcame their problems. “Our Beloved Summer” felt real, and I loved it.
Overall, I loved how subtly yet effectively this series portrays the difficulties of adulthood. “Our Beloved Summer” is a different drama, but not necessarily worse. It certainly deserves a chance.
Synopsis
Choi Woong and Kook Yeon-soo, ex-lovers who broke up with a promise to never meet again. As luck would have it, the documentary they filmed ten years ago in high school went viral and they are forced to face the cameras together again by their producer friend. The series depicts their complicated feelings and growth. ~ Fandom