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This was the first Korean series I've ever watched (I watched it with English subs). I got into it because Netflix posted a collage of a scene in the first ep when Yeo Reum is tired of her pointless life that is all about work. It really caught my attention. After the first episode, this series was totally not what I anticipated. It was much better. It felt like a summer breeze - the scenery, the music, the characters, the jokes, just Angok itself and the (seemingly) simple, quiet lives of people living there. I wouldn't say the series was perfect, actually I think the crime parts were not very well executed, but I do understand that the plot needed something like that at that point. However, all in all this was a lovely experience. 12 episodes was just enough, but I'm sad it's over.

Just adding my review because there aren't many, since this movie is not really known. Having seen at least half of everything that Alan Rickman has been in, he still managed to surprise me in this movie. I set this goal about 10 years ago that I wanted to watch all his movies, mini series, episodes, etc and I've returned to it now, as I'm reading his diaries. I'm just through the parts where he writes about Mesmer, so I think the info he provided adds to my experience (and this way I appreciate him as an actor even more). Obviously it's not a monumental movie, but it kept my attention, my curiosity, and I liked it overall. The negativities I think mainly come from the simple plot and low budget. The main actress, Amanda Ooms gives a great performance, and they had an interesting dynamic with Rickman, who is charming as ever. Being Hungarian, I also appreciated that the movie was partly shot in our country and several Hungarians took part in the production.

Would I recommend the movie? Not necessarily for everyone, but for fans of Alan Rickman definitely, and also for those who enjoy slower, less action-focused movies (like period dramas) with an interesting vibe.