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Crash Landing On You
Netflix
Romantic comedy series
2019
16 episodes
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"I broke your heart the other day with my words. It broke my heart too."
- Ri Jeong-hyeok
Contents summary:
South Korean businesswoman and heiress Yoon Se-ri is caught in a storm during a paragliding accident and accidentally lands in North Korea. There, she meets North Korean captain Ri Jeong-hyeok, who discovers her and decides to help her return to South Korea unnoticed.
While Se-ri hides in his village, an unexpected love story develops between her and Jeong-hyeok. But the political tensions between North and South Korea, dangerous power struggles, and their completely different worlds put their relationship to the test.
With the support of Jeong-hyeok's loyal soldier friends and despite the threat of a corrupt North Korean officer, they try to facilitate Se-ri's return. But even after their separation, their love remains, and they fight for a future beyond all borders.
The series combines romance, drama, and humor with socially critical insights into life in North and South Korea.
My review:
10/10
It really grabbed my attention emotionally; I just binged it all.
I loved it.
1. Plot: The story about an unexpected love affair between a South Korean woman and a North Korean soldier is fresh and captivating. The portrayal of everyday life in North Korea seems realistic and shows both challenges and humanity.
2. Character Development: The character development is one of Crash Landing on You's greatest strengths. The main characters, in particular, grow beyond themselves – Se-ri learns to appreciate love and friendship, while Jeong-hyeok develops from an emotionally repressed soldier to a man with his own freedom of choice. The supporting characters also undergo significant transformations, which reinforce the emotional depth of the series.
3. Emotional Impact: The character development greatly enhances the emotional impact of the series. It takes viewers through a rollercoaster of emotions – from heartfelt laughter to touching moments to deep heartbreak. Crash Landing on You will remain in the memory not only as a love story, but also as a moving drama.
4. Production and Cinematography: It impresses with high-quality production, impressive cinematography, and detailed staging. The visual contrasts between North and South Korea, as well as the picturesque shots in Switzerland, enhance the emotional depth of the series. A visually and atmospherically impressive production!
5. Social Criticism: Crash Landing on You offers a subtle social critique of Korea's political division by highlighting the cultural and economic differences between North and South Korea. It depicts the harsh life in North Korea, surveillance and corruption, but also humanity beyond political borders. At the same time, the series criticizes South Korea's materialistic society and familial power struggles. It questions how politics influences personal destinies and conveys the message that love and humanity are stronger than ideological boundaries.