To be honest, I am glad I read her commentary and her recap, however I still have questions. "Young has a surprisingly full head of long hair a year after brain surgery, and everyone seems to be having a good time." I honestly couldn't watch Jin Sung in that final scene on the tractor, I was so angry with him still. This is going to be in my all time fav list. That or she'd better return on jtbc. I was not disappointed in the least and I cannot say how grateful I am that I was able to escape my own reality for a few hours. The art part is just an excuse for porn. If it'd been left with Soo on a bicycle, then I'd have leaned towards him being dead. She listens, as in it, Soo tells her what weve heard him say before about how his outlook on life changed when he met her. cookie : true, // enable cookies to allow the server to access Summary and Analysis Act I: Scene 1. It didn't disgust me though. !and more importantly they are both happy. I highly rmore I loved this more than Outlander. , Print length Its ending still works today because it reminds us that we are just as capable. It's as if she got fed up with pouring her heart and soul into writing dramas that weren't very popular, and she watched a bunch of more conventional dramas like Nice Guy and said, "Hey-- you want a slick, uber-intense, OTP-centric, not-necessarily-sensical melodrama full of PPL? The show was very beautiful to look at. I still think he did die, so im kinda surprise how many people think he lived. Dont forget to read the book. Yes, so many dangling threads, holes where we just don't know - drama is pretty but tattered. It always leaves room for your interpretation, as shown here by the comments. That is, until another couple, Emma (Julia Goldani Telles) and Gideon Harper (Dylan McTee), move into a cabin nearby. I really wanted to like this show, just like I wanted to like Young, and I find them both frustrating and prickly and immensely illogical. Bravo to the whole cast, and especially to the dreamy Zo in Sung. Lizzy (Caitlin Gerard) and Isaac. If nothing else, this was an insanely beautiful show, well-scored and well-acted. This doesn't change the fact though that this show was sooooo purttty. Netflix's latest crime drama, The Woods, based on a novel by Harlan Coben, is a twisty turny tale which sees a horrible crime and a mysterious disappearance resurface 25 years later. The next day, upon Isaacs return, he mentions that he met the reverend on the way. Get help and learn more about the design. The trailer for No Way Home revealed a bit of how that will happen: Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) will seemingly break the multiverse while trying to undo the moment when Peter Parker's. Sigh. Back with Jin-sung, we see Moo-chuls minion helping him out in revealing Boss Mans plan to screw him over, since the money he borrowed for the game came from the devil himself. Also, I don't know what it is but there are those moment in the last episode where I know the show wants me to cry and be emotionally touched but it just didn't do it for me, specifically when Jin Sung stabbed Soo. Here it just doesn't compute. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. As for the ending, I still kinda feel in some way that Soo is actually dead and whatever was happening was happening in some parallel universe, lol. I always felt as if she was always looking at me with all her body and heart. I would've found them to be highly problematic in any case, but the fact that that this was a Noh Hee Kyung drama deepened my disappointment exponentially. Amy Harmon is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of thirteen novels, including From Sand and Ash, and the Whitney Awardwinning The Law of Moses. if so what are you doing? I love it. Didnt things turn out badly the last time he left someone for Young? I love this drama, its been an amazing ride and regardless the ending, i still think its one of the best drama out there, but the last episode wasweird. This is based on the Animism belief of a god/spirit staying in everything, natural or man-made. I mean, there's blunt force trauma, but it's not exactly subtle. I think I was really happy while I was alive, Young remarks, which doesnt seem to make a lot of sense. (the way to end the show?) The connections to ghosts of the past are sure to leave each reader full of wonder. If she stays, she may alter history. Soo nods, understanding even though it hurts. An Amazon Charts, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post bestseller. I didn't think there were many loose ends or plot holes, but the last episode sure makes it seem like there was just because it was like fitting a bunch of things haphazardly in a suitcase in way. So for a hot second there, I thought that the ending sequence was a dream, in part because of the blurriness of it all and the inherent implausibility of well, everything. I still don't get this drama. What the Wind Knows places into context the loyalty mixed with desperation in dangerous times, that leads men to risk their reputations, homes, and lives for freedom. You're the best. Thank you so much for the recap. (Shes implying that people need people, and that they need each other.). That ending just confused me. The lough on which the story starts and ends, the heavy fog hovering above , the boat transitioning Anne from the present to the past ,allowing her to meet her grandfather as a child, the uncanny resemblance to her great-grandmother which lets her feign motherhood and act as the mother's boy, the attempted murder committed by some shadowy and mean character , whose motives and identity are revealed only at the end, and the historical background in which the bloody struggle between the insurgent Irish and the ruling Brits takes place ,only to be followed by the internecine battle between the two Irish factions concerning the treaty with England, READ, ABSORB, READ AGAIN & NEVER PUT THIS BEAUTIFUL NOVEL DOWN , Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2019. The more she immersed herself in the place and time, the more lost she felt. Im not sure where Soo is (Dramatic Rooftop? Seriously I kept fast forwarding cuz there was nothing intriguing. Finally, as to Wang coming backtruly platonic relationship. Whether or not the debt gets cancelled, the case's resolution will bring changes. Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023. Although not being a great fan of fiction books, I found 'What the Wind Knows' a fascinating story in which Amy Harmon cleverly intertwines the past with the present, the real with the imaginary. cookie : true, // enable cookies to allow the server to access The reverend also gives Lizzy the little book titled Demons of the Prairie, which is proved to be an ominous artifact as both Emma and Lizzy are seen with it when they are being tormented. questions. It is only 16 episodes. This drama ranks highest on my melo-meter since the only others I've seen are Nice Guy and I Miss You. Also, it's not completely out of the blue, but I still don't buy how all a sudden the show just turned Soo into a chef at the end?! Oh you have made it perfect sense.I did not feel the flowers were for the grave, as lambs ear was more for OY than OS. Lake Union Publishing, Seattle, WA, 2019. Im going to backtrack a bit to the attempted suicide, frankly because it still doesnt make any godforsaken sense on my end. She got the call from Jin-sung while she was on her way to treat Young. Then, again I don't believe Young would make up such an elaborate story for herself (even in a dream) to "blind" herself from his death. If anything, the aftermath made the attempt seem like a cry for attention at best, and a test of Soos loyalty at worst. Also, Jin Sung was actually about to stab Soo a second time, but couldn't bring himself to do it, so he dropped the knife. Which might be realistic. do they look unreal? Soo nearly drops in relief when he finds Young, even as she emotionlessly tells him shes hungry. }); And throughout the proceedings of the film, we see a woman's descent into madness. Even if OY couldn't forgive OS at that moment, they could have still talked, I thought. I don't know. If there's one thing that i loved coming out of this show, it's my new love for jo in sung. The camera clearly focused on him, when he was on the ground, stabbed, after the flashabck he had his eyes were wide open for like seconds. or Regarding Jin sung. That was what it felt like to me, just so we could have the reunion scene in the very end and tie a neat bow). We are then transported to Emmas burial, where she is briefly seen with a massive head injury, most likely from a gun. i don't think dreaming would be like that. Also, the ladies he played never landed him in jail.). She rings it with a smile. I don't buy that Young is done with her suicidal tendencies, but she seems a lot happier probably because before she was so untrustworthy and felt like everyone was out to kill her anyway, but now she's starting to trust people and she's more at ease. Wang's crimes. Soo makes Jin-sung and Boss Man nervous when he keeps folding, but Soo reveals his tactic during a time out he wanted to come this close to losing so Boss Man would have no option but to buy in. - I really praised the writer for having this kind of story. An alternate Gamora joins the battle against Ultron in the Marvel Cinematic Universe animated show's ninth episode. The ending was open ended. I totally agree with all your comments, except, I rather liked how they twisted the Jin Sung - Oh Soo loyalty in the end. But after watching the episode for myself and listening to the dialogue, it's obvious that Soo is alive. Thank you, Heads, for pointing out all the illogical additions and omissions that left me feeling confused and nonplussed during the last three or more episodes. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. Sick of Emmas habit of always depending on her and her husband to take care of her, Lizzy finally loses control when Emma suggests moving in with Lizzy and Isaac. Do you think it is good to see a blurry drama scenes only because the main character is blind? I'm glad that this was my first. I'm confused with the ending. Everything made its own logical point UNTIL the last episode. Ill try to remember the good times, and Ill be sure to remember that through you, I discovered Jo In-sung. : Amy Harmon is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and New York Times Bestselling author. Wang was forgiven so easily. After the book reading at the cafe, was it only Young's wishful thinking and imagination while she was walking and reminiscing about a dead Soo? Depending on a viewer's experience the way the drama is seen will be different. It was just the two of them, but in this ending, there were several others. That said, I've never had a brain tumor killing me. I have never felt so involved in a story and I feel even more fascinated by the history of Ireland. "NHK lost her soul to the devil". I highly recommend reading this book I salute the writer as well as Ju in sung and Oh young very well-acted characters. However, in the case of Emma, Lizzys feelings of dislike towards her slowly built up over time. In an even better play orchestrated by Jin-sung, Minion comes to the rescue as he and his men take over Boss Mans CCTV room so that they can keep watch over the game, ensuring that Boss Man cant cheat his way out AND to assure Jin-sung and Soos safe escape if they win. As tensions rise, Thomas joins the struggle for Irelands independence and Anne is drawn into the conflict beside him. The flowers were present at the cafe table where Young was seated too. About the wang discussion, i think wang told her that soo died 20 days ago, after her chimio was over, because she didnt want to give up on her chimio because of the sad news (im assuming wang found out oh soo died 6 months ago). The flowers of MS and JS was at the table. Now, I just can't watch JIS without thinking "he did a porn movie" Cause that's what it is. I don't recall Nice Guy's best friend betraying him, though. Amy Harmon. 2 eps later, all's forgiven! She would have been very selfish and unchanging because she wouldn't know who could be trusted, especially when you know your step mom has sabotaged your eyes. Most people want to know if MacReady is the Thing or if the Thing monster has Childs at the end. Print Word PDF This section contains 688 words (approx. , Page numbers source ISBN 6. As she takes a taxi home, she opens the window to feel the wind. version : 'v2.2' // use version 2.2 , Sticky notes Really? On a shallow note, I loved most of OS's wardrobe, especially the orange coat he wore at the beginning of this episode, it looked good on him. I wont even get into how robbed I felt of FINALLY seeing Jin-sung break away from his astounding sense of loyalty, because it would have been an amazing character moment to see exactly how the wheels turned in his head when he chose his family over his best friend. But I thought her extreme trust issues were well shown so I bought her character as a whole. At this time, like the reverend, Isaacs eyes have also gone black. I guess it wasnt over for me either when I let you go. The most important thing being that Soo was still standing at the end-would have hated that he died Young was still alive. Kudos to you. Just discovered him, and while I do agree he did well in A frozen flower, his movie that I loved him the most is A dirty carnival. I don't know. It put a different edge on the thoughts of the Irish problems in 1918 and 1921/22 because the people of Ireland loved their country so much but at the same time it became complicated. ), Young gets out what she wants to say as she fights back tears, but as she speaks, Soo lets his flow freely. Personally, I feel that they died and met in the afterlifeonly because the whole Jinsung stabbing Soo scene hinted that he had killed himjust the way it was executed and by the end he fell to the ground like a dying person. 2 pages at 400 words per page) Same here. Perhaps like the movie, viewers are left to decide for themselves how to interpret the ending. Well, "1923" is basically that "Titanic 2.". I took the time to read Liera's but I didn't know how to respond. I crack up at times while reading her recaps 'cause she's writing about serious moments in such a dry, humorous way. And its never wrong to be grateful.. The more she tries to unravel her familys past, the more entangled she becomes. Because the earth's surface is made up of different types of land and water, the earth absorbs the sun's heat at different rates. Because more than any other k-drama writer I can think of, NHK is gifted at writing highly relatable, complex characters whom I understand. "Time-travel is a subject that has always fascinated me from a young age. We knew it would be, but it hurts to see the crazed look in Jin-sungs eyes as Soo hauls himself up to eye level. While she was in the taxi she felt the wind rushing throught the trees, thats why she told the taxi driver to stop the car, she wanted to walk because she wanted to feel the breeze. I loved churches the way I loved cemeteries and books. Was this technique not used by both Soo and Young more than a few times throughout the drama? If he didn't I'd have to wrestle with that scene. This happy ending is actually way too perfect to be realistic, and these characters definitely lucked out to be able to survive in a melodrama. Almost everyone believes Anne to be Eoin's mother, though this Anne is the great-granddaughter of that Anne. I enjoyed the feisty and whiplash smart Young in the beginning of the show and then her character just went downhill with the suicide attempt. Song Hye Gyo also said in the interview that the ending scene filmed in Young's perspective was blurry because they didn't want to give RP patients false hope, since those diagnosed with RP will not ever regain back their sight fully. Highly recommend. I will join you guys in saying that I am also quite impressed with Heads' writing and her sense of humor. When I first started watching More Beautiful Than a Flower, I didn't know that it was written by NHK. Its magical, atmospheric, and compelling, a book that will haunt you for a long time., Amy Harmon brings a tragic and fascinating period of history to life with a poignant love story that plays out across time and oceans. She doesnt want blindness to haunt Young any longer and cries that shes sorry, which Im guessing is finally an apology for causing her blindness in the first place. As the story jumps back and forth in time, we learn that leading up to her death, Emma's behavior had become increasingly erratic, while after her death, Lizzy has come to believe that she too is being menaced by the entity her neighbor claimed to hear whispering to her on the wind. well probably what heads meant was that since she underwent a brain surgery, at least part of her hair had to be completely shaved prior to it being performed.. Directed by Kristoffer Rus, "Into the Wind" is a teen drama that revolves around the romance between a young, wealthy teen girl who goes on a vacation and falls in love with a kite-surfing instructor. I can't wait to read more of her writings. I'm mad he had to stab his best friend for that to happen, though. The following version of the book was used to create this study guide: Harmon, Amy, What the Wind Knows. Why? Jin-sung Why? Soo ekes out, but his next words go to Young: Wait for me. Then he struggles to get up in order to go to her, though he can barely stand. Young believes that the only option left for her at this point is to die, but as we've seen before she doesn't really want to (and a lot of people who attempt suicide don't) and is very scared of death. At one point or the other, I kept viewing as some kind of Stockholm Syndrome on Young's end, the way she just also seemed to care for Wang even though what she did was horrible. I thought Soo died. This book has that but even if that was taken out, it's a lovely historical fiction set during the Irish Civil War. Thank you, Heads. I mean, if you want to commit suicide, don't you really slit your wrists (BOTH of them) and get in the water for maximum bleeding? Oh young underwent surgery right? I did feel one thing at the end of the final episode: Thank God it is finally over! At least Moo-chul's minion seems to have Jin-sung's back. But I'm just so thankful. Drama pls! "I must not be crazy, it is not all in my head" I thought. ", so many times during the last 2 episodes. She lost her mom, brother and though secretary wang is there, she is controlling OY. Her mental state is made more fragile after she undergoes a bout of illness and subsequently begins to feel tormented by the wind. The whole premise of this drama was about a woman who wanted to die and a man who wanted to live, so im guessing this outcome makes sense. Young goes to a cafe to wait, and we see Soos tree painting hanging on the wall, completed. Sigh! Thank you so much <33333333. To be honest, I felt Nice Guy/Innocent Man was more engaging than That Winter, the Wind Blows. His care for Anne shows the type of love every woman should aspire to find. Is he a chef and a painter at the end of the show?! But in true drama fashion, we know Soos cards must be the winning ones, and Jin-sung knows as well since Soo just leaves him there. A final note: the KISSING! Great work, Heads. Plot Summary In 2001, best-selling American author Annie Gallagher loses her beloved Irish grandfather Eoin to cancer. There were a lot of "wth" moments in the last few episodes that were left unresolved. Thank you so much, Heads, for verbalizing all of my frustration and crankiness over the ending of this show, especially the illogical, disjointed mess of the final episode. No, I actually think it is genuinely impressive. Now, with Gideon gone and Emma and Isaac dead, Izzy is well and truly alone, with no hope of anyone coming to look for her. It is also in the mind of the person a VIABLE solution to their problem. Thats where Young fails as a character, even though earlier episodes showed her growing and changing from the cold and prickly person she once was, which was mostly due to Secretary Wangs heavy hand in keeping her in a child-like state, into a woman who realized that the world wasnt always out to get her. Now the shot focuses, and we see that its definitely Soo dressed as a waiter. The movie's title comes from a Fench quote "The wind rises, we must try to live." The quote opens the story before we see a single image. Is that really the type of mommy dearest love we are supposed to buy into? The Final Night (Edie and Dawn) What Remains of Edith Finch - Story and Ending Explained. Sad. Tied to her bed and with the shadowy entity looming high, Lizzy stabs Isaac when he tries to stop her from untying herself. (and really, if it's a happy ending, is it so hard to just give us a straight forward ending but why also a stabby scene? and then she comes and "finds" him meaning her surgery must not have worked out and she died. Anne soon discovers she has passed back in time to 1921 and that the little boy in the household is her grandfather, Eoin. In the end, it does something a little quieter, more subtle, and very much in keeping with Mad Men as a whole. Eventually, she realizes she is actually in the past and tries to avoid doing anything that will reveal her true identity. In the end, the struggle becomes a question of whether she should or could stay in a time period she doesnt belong in but has become home for her. I cant even. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. Why? Sadly, that wasn't the case. Some people reasoned that the blurry scenes are from Young's perspective, but these blurry scenes seem to occur only around Oh Soo. Thank you for your recap and I totally agree with your comments! Her tears finally spill over as she stops the video, even though Video Soo seemed to have more to say. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, When his love hadnt changed one bit, giving her no other assurance than that hed save her from herself if she slit her wrists? As for suicidal Young, it didn't come as a shock to me. NHK stay true to the japanese drama, so the stabbing scene is actually in the jdrma version too, so I don't think they just copied nice guy, maybe it's the other way around.