A romantic drama that doesn't have the usual cliches of the genre. You know, the theatrics, the philandering spouses and what have you. Wanee & Junah deviates from this formula, and I think this is the film’s #1 strength.
There’s nothing imaginative or noteworthy about the plot, per se. You might even say the movie takes its time getting to the point, but it's nevertheless a worthwhile watch because it dares to breath fresh air into a genre that generally has its cliches on repeat (watch as much romantic drama as I do & you can pretty much guess, frame by frame, how the story's gonna play out).
I get really tired of all the negative, explosive drama you find in most Asian movies about love and relationships. If someone isn't cheating on their spouse, then they’re plotting their spouse’s death. It makes you wonder … aren't there any satisfied Asian couples just living & loving without all the contention?
Yes, there are. In Wanee & Junah.
It’s the love story of two young people who live together in peaceful countryside. Their union is unconventional given the fact that they’re not married, but their relationship is characterised by love and support. The conflict is external to the relationship rather than internal so they don’t bicker over foolishness. They don’t spite and backbite each other. In general they're just a happy couple who are devoted to each other.
When conflict is introduced to stir the pot, Wanee & Junah maintains its quiet introspection of the things that shape us into the people we are rather than veer into exaggerated melodrama. And while they grapple with this new challenge to their relationship, there’s never any deep antagonism between the characters. Just a deep understanding and acceptance of each other's limitations.
What I noticed in Wanee & Junah is what I notice in every relationship ... those of my friends & my own. Sometimes our partner has to deal with stuff you don’t know how to help them with. You have the deepest wish … but there’s nothing you can do. You just have to step back and let the person figure things out on their own.
This is what I loved about Wanee & Junah.
The relationship is mature, it feels real, the ending puts a smile on your face. The male lead is total eye candy. I’d recommend it.
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An amazing slow movie
i truly did not think or expect that i would love this as much as i did. The beginning and ending are a beautiful connected animation that i really enjoyed, the story is slow and from the beginning till the end there was not a lot that changed or happened but non the less the characters themselves did and we along side them saw how it happened. I know this movie is not for everyone and that a lot of people will thing its either boring or non pleasant because of the flashbacks( which were done beautifully and seamlessly ) which makes sense but i would love if people still give thins movie a shot cuz i truly think its worth it. Even though its older cinematography was still very good to be honest for me it even made it better because it kind of added to the charm of the movie. The characters are done very well you truly get every action the make even if you dont like it you get why they made it and you get why they are the person that they are today here i am especially talking about the fl. i like the ml a lot he was a very likable character and just a good significant other. All in all i loved this movie from now on its in my top 10s and i recommend it highly to anyone you is thinking of seeing it!Was this review helpful to you?
