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Tasha
15 people found this review helpful
Nov 15, 2014
1 of 1 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 9.0
The love bond between two lovers manifests in opposite ways, in the way they show to each other. It seems to each other, the other didn't care at all. its the Korean version of the Ali Macgraw/Ryan O Neal Love Story with a back to the past and future twists. Yet it has managed to retain a flavour on its own. I have watched it twice and each time it gives me a different feeling. Though sad, I'm hopeful true love will withstand test of time. If you are a fan of the JJangs, their chemistry shines again here, pls don't get upset bcos this love story is different. After this, I hope they will continue to work together.

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theromanamputee
3 people found this review helpful
Jan 14, 2024
1 of 1 episodes seen
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Overall 8.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

I was initially skeptical but the payoff is great

This didn't grab me right away and I was feeling a little nervous about whether or not I'd like it but thankfully once the story is set up this short special did a good job of hooking me emotionally and keeping me guessing as to what the fate of our star crossed lovers would be. Both these actors are so strong, and play off each other so well, that they're able to do a lot with a little. Really strong final scene. Mostly somber with flashes of sweetness, this effectively tugged at my heartstrings and left me wanting more.
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Pretty_Vacant
0 people found this review helpful
Aug 30, 2024
1 of 1 episodes seen
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Overall 3.0
Story 1.0
Acting/Cast 5.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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Only worth it for Jang Nara completists

Inspired to write my first review by this terrible drama special. Many specials are quite good but this one is a must miss. The story is a mess of plot holes on plot holes. I’m asking the writer how a blind person can look at photos. The ending is beyond ridiculous. I’m asking the writer why someone would commit murder on his own deck, in front of his own child. Jang Nara does a good job. Jang Hyuk is relatively subdued and that’s a small blessing.
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Nat
2 people found this review helpful
May 13, 2020
1 of 1 episodes seen
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Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
So... en honor a mi tercera repetición de Fated to love you decidí también repetir este especial, que en un inicio tenía un puntaje bien alto de 9 y que acomodé a un adecuado 8.

Old farewells es lo que de alguna forma promete con su título, las viejas despedidas de un amor trágico. En una hora te transporta al matrimonio fallido de dos personas abatidas por la vida, heridas desde lo más profundo, pero que todavía tienen el deseo de ser felices juntos, es así que de manera breve te lleva por los caminos de la memoria y del destino cruel e imparable. Un romance lleno de una nostalgia palpitante y que en su tragedia de alguna forma logra mostrar una pizca de esperanza.

La historia que se trata de contar en su corta hora pudo ser logrado en su perfección en tiempos de película, por esa razón, se ve una producción un poco desprolija en la que ninguna escena termina sobrando si se mira en su totalidad, pero que, al terminar de verla no se puede evitar pensar la necesidad de un poco más de cohesión. Sin embargo, logra conectar con los espectadores sólo con la actuación y la fuerte relación que tienen Jang Hyuk y Jang Na Ra, así como por su ambiente casi onírico creado gracias a la actuación de ambos protagonistas, la música y la fotografía.
Este especial es una buena hora gastada si estás deseando una historia llena de nostalgia, de sueños imposibles y si no te importa la forma apresurada en la que pueda ser presentada.

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Drama Festival 2014: Old Farewell (2014) poster

Details

  • Special: Drama Festival 2014: Old Farewell
  • Country: South Korea
  • Episodes: 1
  • Aired: Nov 9, 2014
  • Aired On: Sunday
  • Original Network: MBC
  • Duration: 1 hr. 10 min.
  • Genres: Romance, Fantasy
  • Tags: Former Athlete Male Lead, Time Travel
  • Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Statistics

  • Score: 7.7 (scored by 872 users)
  • Ranked: #4469
  • Popularity: #5952
  • Watchers: 1,986

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