binge-watching this k-drama because I low-key miss being in the courtroom (minus the seemingly endless paperworks tho!)

I'm not a fan of k-drama in general, but this show got my eyes glued to the screen for its brilliant, brave, & raw attempt to address the prominent, yet often overlooked, concerns in the juvenile justice system. while some bits in the later episodes got me questioning the lead character's decisions, it's still a genuinely gripping & thought-provoking drama with an excellent performance from its ensemble cast & occasional tear-jerking moments.

a delicate, tearjerking biopic of a Canadian folk artist, Maud Lewis, that is endearing yet painful to watch; painful because I actually found her relationship with Everett rather abusive at times, endearing because seeing Maud's determination & resilience to live her passion despite her constant struggle as a person with a physical disability was indeed encouraging.

definitely not an easy love story to enjoy (oh Lord, the realistic portrayal of domestic abuse was too heartbreaking to see), but I guess we all could agree that Sally Hawkins & Ethan Hawke were both phenomenal in their roles.

P.S. Sally Hawkins should stop making me cry in her movies :3