Heavenly Ever After is a fantasy romance film, about Lee Hae Sook (Kim Hye Ja) - who went to heaven at the age of 80 and reunited with her husband Ko Nak Joon (Son Suk Koo) - who is in his 30s.
The drama aired with a viewership rating of 5.8% and increased to 6.1% for episode 2 - a good start to the weekend prime time on JTBC.
In episode 1, the film spent most of its time introducing characters, in episode 2 it was their life in heaven.
A beautiful love story
On screen, the story of Nak Joon - Hae Sook couple appears beautiful and sweet, in contrast to the misfortunes they have to go through together.
According to the film, after Nak Joon had an accident and was bedridden since he was 30 years old, Hae Sook had to take on the role of family pillar instead. To make a living, she borrowed money at high interest rates.
Over the years, from a shy person, she gradually became an experienced "warrior", ready to respond to curses, even "eat a rope and lie on the rope" at her children's house to get money.
But contrary to his strength outside, every time he comes home, Hae Sook is extremely gentle. Over the years, both have always loved each other very much, giving each other sweet words.
Every day, Nak Joon told his wife to carry an umbrella because he knew his wife was often splashed with water at the market, while Hae Sook always wanted to finish work early to go home to cook for his husband...
Beautiful setting, natural details
From the beginning, the audience knew that the main setting of "Beautiful More Than Paradise" was in heaven, so the film would revolve around themes such as death, paradise, and hell.
But the film's bright spot is the beautiful setting and bright camera angles. Stories and details that seem like a "heavy capital" are told in a way that blends everyday and dreamy, both realistic and humorous, sophisticated and humane.
Attractive acting
In the first 2 episodes, Kim Hye Ja is considered the soul of the work. The veteran actress shows transformation in scenes: when happy, lovely; sometimes sad, miserable, angry...
At first, the audience was worried that the age difference between Kim Hye Ja and Son Suk Koo would be an obstacle, but when it was filmed, the couple's story was told appropriately and lovely.
The couple's acting was harmonious, many scenes of Nak Joon confiding to his wife about his dreams when he was alive caused emotion.
In addition to the main couple, the film features Lee Jung Eun and Han Ji Min. While Lee Jung Eun's role as Lee Young Ae has a stage, a story, Han Ji Min's Som Yi character still has many mysteries.
Some predict that Som Yi may be Lee Young Ae's version of paradise, while others also believe that this is Nak Joon's lost dog in his youth.
