The film "When life gives you tangerines" is the story of Ae Soon (IU) and Gwan Shik (Park Bo Gum) - who were born on Jeju Island (Korea) in the 1950s.
With the collaboration of screenwriter Im Sang Choon ( films Youth Struggles, When the tea Flower blooms) and director Kim Won Seok (who was successful with the films Scent of Life, Signal, My Uncle) and the participation of IU, Park Bo Gum, Park Hae Joon and Moon So Ri, the film When Life Is for You a tanger received many expectations before its release.
This is also the reason why the film attracted viewers of all ages as soon as it aired on March 7. With beautiful scenes, attractive storytelling, realistic dialogue and sophisticated direction, the film has convinced viewers to believe in the journey that the characters go through.
Osen (Korea) assessed that the film story is not simply a continuous effort amid the ups and downs of life but also a way to face the changes of the times. The combination of tragic - comedic elements, dark, but also clever to soothe wounds is a plus point of the film "When Life Is for You, the tangerine".
One reason why the film touched viewers' emotions is thanks to the acting of IU and Park Bo Gum. In addition to the "chemical reactions" of the two stars, the fact that female IU took on 2 roles in the work attracted attention.
On screen, the female singer impressively portrayed the role of Ae Soon - a girl with tears, laughter, rebellion but full of dreams and love. Along with that, IU taking on the role of Ae Soon's daughter when this character gets married and has children is considered an interesting challenge.
With positive reactions right after its release, the film When Life Is for You took the No. 1 spot on Netflixs top 10 TV series in Korea.
The film topped the Top TV Show Netflix chart in 9 countries, including Vietnam. As of the morning of March 9, the film was in the top 10 Netflix dramas in 41 countries.
Osen said that the popularity of When Life Is for You is spreading strongly abroad. International reviewers on rotten Tomatoes praised the film as a sweet but bitter story, a messaging hope in a time of despair and a simple drama film but beautifully written, sophisticatedly acted, vividly made.
The film "When Life Is for You" is 16 episodes long, divided into 4 weeks of broadcasting. The final 4 episodes of the show will air on March 28.
