This drama is quite literally a "slice of life". It is simply a few weeks of summer of these boy's lives. It's about kids not knowing what they are meant to do in life, and how that is normal and fine. It is about interpersonal relationships. This show is sweet and heartfelt. There is an overarching plot but the show's goals are more about the feelings and atmosphere associated with the lifestyle and time in these character's lives. That is probably why a lot of people were bored watching and/or felt it was slow paced. I found it relatable and beautiful.

This drama won't be for everyone but it resonated with me so deeply. I don't think any other piece of media has affected me this way before. Character-wise, I knew these kids, I know these kids, and I am like these kids. The dialogue is well written and the acting is incredible. Combined, that is what makes these characters so believable and real. The beautiful scenic shots help create an atmosphere of timelessness. The use of repetition is so well done and it adds to the re-watchability since you can pick up more of these intentional moments upon rewatch. Repetition is used in dialogue, cinematography, musical motifs, and more throughout the series. It is also a storytelling device to show multiple people's perspectives of the same events in a way that strengthens the characters and narrative.

Literally everything was so well crafted and thought out. Someone, if not multiple production staff working on this project, must have had similar lived experiences to the characters. My only critique is a nitpick wondering why the povs were split and labeled in the first episode but not later. I could share my guesses as to why they did that but this review is already so long...

If you like atmospheric, artsy, contemplative, lovely movies, I'd recommend this mini drama for sure! Also recommend if you were/are a socially awkward teen who doesn't know what to do with their life (who is also lgbt+ and involved in fine arts)