Goodbyes are never easy but death doesn’t mean love is over. In a heart-melting finale, our actress achieves her dream and draws her last breath in peace.
Granting her wish, our director holds on to their love to endure her absence. They might be apart, but she will always live on in his memory.
- Main Leads: Namgoong Min | Jeon Yeo-bin | Lee Seol | Seo Hyun-woo | Seo Yi-seo
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Episode Recaps: 01 & 02 | 03 & 04 | 05 & 06 | 07 & 08 | 09 & 10 | Finale Week Recap + Series Review
Our Movie Finale Week Recap
Opening the finale week, we get an imaginary sequence of Da-eum and Je-ha celebrating after she won the Best Actress award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. The coincidence of episode 11 airing on the same day as the Blue Dragon Series Awards made the nod more meaningful. But we know it is just a dream, and the drama won’t conclude that way.
Back to reality, Seo-young convinces Jung-woo not to quit the movie. Admitting she only dated him because she was afraid of loneliness, Seo-young breaks up with Jung-woo. Still, they look more comfortable with each other, unlike before, when their dynamics felt tense.
Now that everyone is back on board, only the funding matter remains. Seung-won tries to convince the investor not to replace Je-ha. Yet it is in vain. So, he snaps and walks away, vowing to do whatever he can to make the movie without the investor’s help. Simultaneously, with Da-eum’s support, Je-ha discloses the truth about his father stealing his mother’s scripts, taking the weight off his chest.
To secure money for the production, a crowdfunding campaign is set up online to gather donations. Seung-won sells his office building. Seo-young switches to backend payment. And even CEO Ko invests. The funds accumulated might not be ample, but the crew resumes filming against the odds.
Je-ha wants to change the ending and have the heroine live by her lover’s side instead of dying. But Da-eum can tell it is because he is afraid she might die. Yet death isn’t something we can avoid, and love will go on even after someone dies. Je-ha tries his best to look out for Da-eum. Yet she catches a fever after draining herself trying to nail a tough scene. Da-eum’s doctor wants to transfer her to the hospital. But he delays it for a few days so that Da-eum will finish shooting her scenes. Except, barely a day passes before she collapses and gets admitted.
Knowing the end is near, Da-eum wants to rehearse saying goodbye without hurting too much. Yet Je-ha suggests they make the best of every moment they have together. Every single moment is precious, so they shouldn’t waste it on farewells. The feeling of wanting to be happy even in their last moment together inspires Je-ha, so he opts to reflect that sentiment in the movie ending where the heroine dies yet lives on in her lover’s heart.
The last shooting day is here. Da-eum’s father shows up to support his dear daughter. It is a pity that the only scene he watched Da-eum act in is one where her character dies. Yet she is elated to see him. Da-eum asks Je-ha not to say “cut” before she opens her eyes, but she takes a bit too long, so everyone gets worried about her. Wrapping up filming, the crew celebrate and take a group photo.
Despite being busy with the editing, Je-ha still finds time to go on dates with Da-eum. The falling petals announce the arrival of spring. Da-eum is now admitted to the hospital, and Je-ha drops by to see her and hang out together. Instead of an actual death scene and a funeral, a sequence plays out where Da-eum bids everyone farewell in the shape of flying petals, signaling her death.
After some time passes, Love in White holds its first screening. We get an imaginary scene of Je-ha and Da-eum watching their movie. And then the scene switches to Je-ha sitting next to an empty seat and thinking back on his time with Da-eum.
In a sweet and considerate gesture, Je-ha adds Da-eum’s name as a co-writer of the adaptation (since she helped him adapt the original version) after putting his mother’s name as the original author. Unable to bring himself to watch the scene where Da-eum’s character dies, Je-ha gets out of the hall and starts crying while looking at Da-eum’s character poster.
1 year later, Je-ha has disappeared again and ghosted Seung-won. But it isn’t another slump. He was busy writing his next movie and hanging out with Da-eum’s father. It feels like Da-eum brought the two of them together so they won’t be too lonely after her death, and their bond is adorable. Seo-young moved on from Je-ha and seems fine. The secondary love lines have sailed. And everyone looks happy.
Of course, Je-ha keeps getting reminded of Da-eum. (Not that he could forget about her.) He has received her camcorder along with the video she recorded for him before her death, and tries his best to live well and be happy while making successful movies, like she wants him to. On days when he misses her like crazy, Je-ha will think of Da-eum while believing she can sense it too.
Our Movie Quick Series Recap
A terminally ill patient with little time left yearns to achieve her dream of becoming an actress and leave a legacy behind for her beloved ones. Fate entangles her with a gifted movie director who has been in a slump for 5 years, marking the beginning of an unforgettable journey that changes their lives and has them falling deeply in love.
Our Movie Series Highlights and Musings
Is it possible to love someone despite knowing their time is limited? Can’t a sick person fall in love? Does love fade away after someone dies? The drama delves into these questions as its central theme, depicting a love story that unfolds when it seems like the end. It isn’t easy to tune into a drama knowing it will break our hearts with its tragic ending. But the pairing of Namgoong Min and Jeon Yeo-bin is so irresistible that we couldn’t miss out on it even if it means crying a bucket of tears.
Living up to our expectations and even exceeding them, Namgoong Min was phenomenal, once again delivering a mind-blowing performance that leaves us in awe. Jeon Yeo-bin nailed her role and brought Da-eum to life.
The central romance was the pillar of the story. It drew us in and made us willingly turn a blind eye to any weak links or uninteresting plot lines (the scandal and the tension surrounding Da-eum’s secret). The emotions were raw and authentic, hitting the right notes without being overly dramatic. Also, the movie dates were fun to watch, providing a stark contrast to the scene where Je-ha watches the premiere of Love in White alone without Da-eum.
Another intriguing theme is the concept of time. Da-eum might have lived longer if she had stayed at the hospital, but the extra time would be meaningless if she couldn’t achieve her dreams. Instead, she opted for a life where she could smile every day, even if her time were cut short. Likewise, Je-ha spent 5 years in isolation, wondering whether he deserved to be successful, but that was wasted time. Had he not figured out the truth about his father and resolved to reveal it to the world, Je-ha might have continued living like that forever.
The writing remained solid for most of the story, and the characters felt humane and flawed. Je-ha was hard to read and confused us at times. Yet we eventually warmed up to him and rooted for him to put the past behind him and move on with his life. Da-eum’s enthusiasm would have us briefly forget about her illness, yet watching her crumble down and assert she wants to live highlights the excruciating pain she is hiding beneath her smile. The drama made us feel for her without milking her condition to wring superfluous tears.
Perhaps the most complex character was Seo-young. She came across as intriguing, turned annoying midway, and then earned our respect by supporting Da-eum in every way she could after Da-eum’s illness was exposed. In a way, Seo-young was a foil for Da-eum. And it would have been interesting if we had the same vibes between Je-ha and Jung-woo, who was underutilized and mostly was relegated to the background.
For a drama about terminal illness, Our Movie maintained a good balance without turning too gloomy or making light of its key topic. This isn’t a show about regret or lamenting fate, but a journey of finding love and pursuing dreams even when one is running out of time. It might not be an easy watch, but it is a remarkable drama that will remain engraved in our hearts even after concluding its run, just like Je-ha will cherish Da-eum’s memory forever and keep her in his heart.
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