Esther A

must say was worried, this gonna be depressing and sad - and considering that most of the cast was angry all the time - its like their go-to mood, like they were seething all the time at life - plus the scenography was cold, dark and depressing all this not a promising uplifting movie indicator. but in spite of the "heavy" plot of not only self-acceptance, but growing into ur own and accepting ur-self and the people around u.. it was a sweet love story - think i aint the only one, that fell for Gheorghe - dude was gorgeous, rugged and Hot so not astounding that John went a little bonkers for him. also loved how Gheorghe helped John come out of his shell and accept the fact that he was attracted in men, making it more about love then sexual gratification. he humanized the act for John and i was so rooting for this dude - glad everything fell into place - this was sad but uplifting as it had a great ending. also loved how the father and grandmother not only accepted but allowed John to choose at the end - and didn't put-up obstacles. for sure a rewatch!!

this was the BOMB, its so funny - freaking hilarious - and no it aint a comedy, but loads of dry-humor. and it's got Han Suk-kyu (bleeding Master kim, and even a scene or two with Mrs. Oh - Jin Kyeong, made me smile)... the story isn't exactly "A noble, high-class scholar starts to write erotic novels in 18th century of Chosun dynasty. He falls in love with a king's woman." the beginning needed a bit more info / explaining, as in why Inspector Kim's younger brother was tortured by the King and his adviser. maybe something was lost in translation (or it was just meant to draw a picture that Inspector Kim was a coward) btw the subs were really good so not blaming 'them' for not getting the context. but the rest is Inspector Kim's aspirations to become a good/successful adult (erotic) books author. as it happens he catches the queens eye, and as she is beautiful and he a guy - even a coward can only ignore so much the advances and invitations of a beautiful woman. even before he takes the leap, she is his muse, and one thing leads to another. this movie is for adult viewing - for sure, there ain't much nudity or sex scene but the dialog is very explicit and doesn't leave much too imagination. this was a fun watch. yeah the end when the queen finds out about the book, and the consequences aren't fun, but kind predictable. still really good movie and i highly recommend this too people who aint avers to the subject of sex and r into dark/dry/dirty humor.

like most korean movie there is a mix of everything from hilatity to sadness. this was so good. it was a horror movie per-say but it had its jump scared. and let's admit it the humans were worst then the monster. really loved the family, grandfather, fathers, sibling and daughter. they fought like cats and dogs but when push came to shove they had each others back. even though lost some major players and that was disheartening (cause i really wanted everyone to survive and thrive) but Korean movies tend to be true to life, as in - not everyone makes it. sad but also endearing when the dad took in that homeless kid. loved this and wholeheartedly recommend.

as i'm not that knowledgeable in korean culture, was wondering what significance the lantern had - the one Bora saw floating away while she was smoking... any way ironic title as usual, have seen a lot of movies about betrayal, usually the cheater is forgiven or not - and then they part ways with their spouse. but this was another side of the coin that is not touched - usually. Bora's characters isn't likeable, there r excuses made for her, that she is the soul provider and not happy in her marriage, as she carries all the burden... while she 'toils" away her husband is roaming about aimlessly pursuing his hobbies.. but when u understand that her cheating has been going on for a while (where the paternity is put in doubt), or where she acts jealously towards her lover demanding exclusivity (ironic). not to ignore the fact that she is so desperate to see her lover she drugs her baby (sending her unintentionally to the E.R.). usually u can either understand the cheater, or not - but i don't tend to want to judge them as harshly (as u never know what's really going on in ones mind). but with Bora u find its hard to ignore how selfish and self centered she is. her end was deserved. i'm against violence, but as is her husband was quietly simmering - she felt something was off, that's one of the reasons she called it off with her lover, but after drugging her child and then drinking with her lover - for hrs, she not only comes back home hugging him out in the open but then getting it on with him in her house - who would not go mental?!? the lover is kind of a tragic character, like the husband - they both loved her, and she drove them both to "lose it", each in his own way. as i wouldn't like a man playing games with a female, why should i like a woman doing that to a man?!? so yeah - stand by my sentiment that she got what she deserved. u can push any person only so much, and she hurt her husband, almost hurt her child and destroyed her lovers life. all just cause she wanted the thrill of being the center of everyone's "attention". that's what eating ur cake and wanting to keep it whole gives u...