The only thing I was actually left wondering was what happened to President Kim? You'll recognize delusion, jealousy, seduction, and shapeshifting as things Lizzy encounters during the movie. And HeadsNo2, thank you, once again, for not squandering your gift and for so generously sharing it with us. As we later realize, this has been foreshadowing the whole time that it is, in fact, Lizzy that killed Emma. I really think they needed another episode to really work the ending right. Another BIG factor as to why the last scene is not a depiction of heaven, or Young's imagination, is because the conversation between Soo and Young in that cafe is waaay too elaborate to be fake. Lawyer Jang tries to get Soo to take the money on Youngs behalf, since it would make her feel better. They're both crazy beautiful, I want to cry!! I don't count it as a story fail because it's well supported (Wang was always shown to love and support Young) but it's so weird! Open your mouth when you kiss such a hot man who obviously loves you so much! ..Show you have less than 10 minutes to make him reincarnate. And where you buried my brother, or which river you spread his ashes at. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. I decided not to count Youngs full head of hair as part of the equation since I considered it a vanity issue, despite the fact that brain surgery and long-term chemotherapy should produce some visible, physical effects. Thank you again Heads for being on this journey with us and for helping us make sense of it. As Wang recites Youngs table setting like the old days, Youngs eyes brim with tears. Srsly the ending confused me i wanted to see wt happened next when Soo got staped i mean when he healed and stuff XD hmph oky i was happy that they ended together & happy ending but not like this lol . Also, most of the other NHK dramas I've watched have all felt remarkably real-- but in a way that evokes an appreciation of the human experience. Otherwise she's hanging out in the afterlife with her ex-fiance. When you were gone and I couldnt see you, the hardest part was that I still missed you. I still think he did die, so im kinda surprise how many people think he lived. She re-thought all her previous decisions from the night before and decided to watch the video Soo so wanted her to see, which told her nothing she didnt already realize internally. We shouldnt have to go through what a character is feeling in order to understand them if that were the case, how could I understand the plight of second generation chaebol princes or cross-dressing nuns joining an idol group if Ive never been in those shoes? I'm in dramaland and i want the happy ending of course. But I can still accept your interpretation of the ending as it makes way more sense than mine. There's a gangster figure who seemed really mean, but who is actually a bit of a softie. Shes had it rough, but so did Soo. But its time to let bygones be bygones and say farewell to Winter. The scenes are blurry because that's how Young sees the world now. These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. They promised that they will be seeing each other again. But through her eyes, the focus is still so-so. A horror that doesn't fall prey to the stereotypes of the genre (read - Hereditary, A Quiet Place, Bird Box). The camera clearly focused on him, when he was on the ground, stabbed, after the flashabck he had his eyes were wide open for like seconds. I'm glad that this was my first. For more, follow Amy at www.authoramyharmon.com. But no, Young frequently visited Soo's cafe, hears the bell on his bracelet and yet Soo doesn't reveal to her that it's him until much later. She listens, as in it, Soo tells her what weve heard him say before about how his outlook on life changed when he met her. If she stays, she may alter history. She knew little of her familys history, and Ireland has such a complex, turbulent past. Hee-sun looks like shell be joining them. U broke it down beautifully!! These flowers symbolize happines, wedding, and love. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. Can she see? 1. The vaunted cinematography of this drama may appear genuinely impressive at first, but it dawns upon you sooner or later that, however it wants to emulate it, this is not a Merchant-Ivory film. I'm certainly not an expert on NHK's work-- I've only seen a handful of her dramas. @picklemonster: That's actually pretty cool -- the not wanting to give false hope thing. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Over the years, the two have traveled extensively, sometimes for Anne to do research for her current book. I was waiting to see if the aftermath changed how I felt about the whole ordeal, since there was a chance for the show to treat the attempt in a thoughtful and meaningful way. She hands it to Gideon, Emmas husband, who howls in sadness. Anne is surprised to learn that Eoin wants her to spread his ashes in Ireland on Lough Gill. This is so poetic, lyrical, heart warming, exciting journey starts with the mythical story of Niamh and Oisin, continues with time changing moments of Irish Revolution and were catching glimpses from Michael Collins life story and his fight for freedom and finally witnessing an unconditional, timeless , amazing love story of Anne and Thomas. Young believes that the only option left for her at this point is to die, but as we've seen before she doesn't really want to (and a lot of people who attempt suicide don't) and is very scared of death. Her historical novels, inspirational romances, and young adult fantasy books are now being published internationally. In fact, it's degenerative. I'm probably more content with the ending than I should be but drama I love you so much <3 So I finally understand why Young committed suicide last episode, with faith that Soo would save her from death. Initially shown to be self-sufficient and capable of warding off wolves, Lizzy has suffered whenever we see her left alone. It was only in the last episode where the drama hinted at how he likes to cook. Congrats, Liera! This action reflects justice, which is usually represented by two scales, weighing different viewpoints. One of the biggest tensions in "The Wind" is the question of whether the occurrences Lizzy experiences are actually real. Which means Soo can play against him and take all he has left. Please try your request again later. The use of soft-focus lens didn't seem to mesh well with the story-telling part. But it could be Minions shady-lookin dude guarding them, which means its a good thing. Really, there are other ways to say you miss someone. There really wasn't that much plot, when you come to think of it and it makes sense, why it was a 2 hour movie versus a 16 hour drama. it's out of topic but I have to disagree that it's a porn movie, it is sexually graphic yes, but those are used to show how they become lustfully needing each other and to INCREASE TENSION as we go to the part when the deception was caught in the act (we can see their progress of being indifferent to each other up to the point that they're comfortable to do all the positions they want). Thank you for your recap and I totally agree with your comments! It's a happy ending! It is a stunning work of fiction interwoven with true historical events, combining the magical and the real. The court generally issues all of its decisions by the end of June before going on a summer break. I really wanted to completely love this show and I did especially the the first third of the drama but the show just started going downhill for me in the last three episodes. I love you.. Someone put a lot of hard thought into that and it showed and was amazing. I thought Soo died. Something that I disagree with Heads here is about the suicidal tendency of OY, in some of her recaps she said that she thinks OY has already get over it. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. And if you listen, they will tell you all the stories and sing every song. var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; Song Hye Gyo also said in the interview that the ending scene filmed in Young's perspective was blurry because they didn't want to give RP patients false hope, since those diagnosed with RP will not ever regain back their sight fully. The writer likely originally wrote a typical melo ending. But, because Soo lived so the scene didn't actually impact the storyline much, I just stick my fingers in my ears and lalala my way through that scene and the drama works! Within that fight is the love that compatriots have not only for their cause but for each other, as the friendship between Collins and Thomas proves. It's at a drama's standpoint. Which might be realistic. Young made it thru surgery. The Wind cast includes Caitlin Gerard, Ashley Zukerman, and Julia Goldani Telles to name a few. Lawyer Jang finds Secretary Wang in the countryside, where she watches her elderly parents from afar. Beautiful settings and looks, characters with deep scars and flaws. I'm mad he had to stab his best friend for that to happen, though. Young says that shes known his whereabouts for twenty days, since Secretary Wang waited to tell her until she finished her chemotherapy. Love is love, no matter which year we live in. I wished they would have saved time there, and showed us what happened after OS was stabbed, instead of letting us speculate on what happened. The reverend, originally seen to be a peaceful figure spreading the word of god, is revealed to be villainous when he lets slip that he has been watching Emma and Lizzys lives. This is my third drama with this writer and it looks like she enjoys getting her characters to the lowest they can go (sickness, almost dying) and then having then come out unscathed and fine. He acted well but he still not converting me as one of his fans. Or something? Honestly, after having long hair for so long and not being able to see it, probably one of the first things I would do is buy a wigif only just to see how I looked all that time. I dont understand why this conversation cant happen now. I was definitely perplexed, after having watched this episode. I cant understand how you couldnt even make an excuse. So that combined with JS having to suffer watching hee Sun run thru flirtations equals he's paying his betrayal dues so hello they are dead too. if (d.getElementById(id)) return; As you said, this show was well acted, well scored (and the editing was well done for the acting and for how the music was placed in the show). You got your money, whats wrong with you? I agree with Hannah -- the flowers were a continual peace offering and the weirdly beautiful blurriness was Young's pov. Soo drags his feet, futilely trying to make it to the hospital as blood streams from his wound and tears stream from his face. After hearing this, Lizzy shoots and kills Emma. The Final Night (Edie and Dawn) What Remains of Edith Finch - Story and Ending Explained. "The Wind" tells its story through a non-linear narrative that begins with a pregnant Emma dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. This was my reaction seven minutes before the ending: WHAT!? Bert Cates, a sophomore science teacher, has been arrested and jailed for violating the Butler Law, which prohibits the teaching of evolutionary theory in public schools. They talked about making Jin-sung betray his friend, but the way they chose to do it didn't make any sense whatsoever. Depending on a viewer's experience the way the drama is seen will be different. Note to self don't do this on my kindle again it auto correct is a bitch. When I heard her speech in this ep about how she wanted Soo to come and save her I was really disgusted. The ending made my heart swell and my eyes swim with tears - just try to read this one without shedding a tear or two. Then that means shes still the same old Young, still capable of putting those around her through unspeakable misery because she cant see past herself and her feelings. If nothing else, this was an insanely beautiful show, well-scored and well-acted. I Think the drama ended in happy ending. I still don't get this drama. Almost the ending: Yay! Seriously, I can't wait for his next drama! There seems to be no good outcome here for Lizzy. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. , Text-to-Speech I think Soo is gonna be on my list of favorite characters. The famed poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once penned the beautiful words, "Be still, sad heart! (And you'll realize how much we need one another in order to overcome our internal obstacles.) But Golden Wind was never meant to be about the best of society either. I've come to that after thinking a bit more but, she's still not a character I will pretend to understand through and through, lol. Granted, some things started to not make sense towards the end, but NOTHING about this show makes me think the director or writer became lazy and gave up along the way. They seemed to have resorted back to their just friends status although Sung was still very much in love with her still. I applaud his professionalism, knowing that this is his first time to have sex scenes. This drama was beautiful and I no doubt loved it but the ending didn't exactly get stupid, it just never explained itself.. I really love him. And I guess we underestimate the rate at which human hair can grow. She knows she is pregnant with Thomas's child, and she plans to remain in Ireland. TWTWB, with its muted colors, its intensity 24/7 (made even more intense by all of the close-up shots), its one-dimensional side characters like batshit-crazy So Ra, its hard-to-read heroine, and its contrived plot full of holes, made TWTWB feel quite unreal which would've been fine had it come together as an inspired mythic tale. It's alright if you're uncomfortable watching others be intimate at the moment, buuut "porn" is not the correct label for such a film. The Other Side of the Wind, the film-within-a-film, is a riff on Euro-centric indie filmmaking of the '60s that was avant-garde and extremely influential. Seriously I kept fast forwarding cuz there was nothing intriguing. I was so involved in it I just could not put it down. A flashback reveals that on the night she died, Emma and Lizzy met out in the prairie, where Emma revealed her intention to send Gideon away and live with Isaac, Lizzy, and the baby. Whilst I have read several books from this period, this one was special. "But the wind and water know all the earth's secrets. xfbml : true, // parse social plugins on this page Really interested to check it out after watching 'That winter'. Or that he was dead and the ending was a dream. I'm disappointed though that it didn't keep up toward the end. It seemed like the restaurant was Soo's because he told her he actually wanted to cook because Jin Sung and Hee Sun both like his cooking. As he gets angrier, Lizzy notices an ominous dark shadow rising behind him. The Iran-Contra affair ( Persian: -, Spanish: Caso Irn-Contra ), often referred to as the Iran-Contra scandal, the McFarlane affair (in Iran), [1] or simply Iran-Contra, was a political scandal in the United States that occurred during the second term of the Reagan administration. All suicide attempts are a cry for attention? No surprise there especially after MC was redeemed, shown to be running interference all along and Wang was let off the hook which was crud. Shes happy to have Wang back. And is of a piece with the whole, what about Boss Kim? (I frowny-faced at that, honestly. Im not sure where Soo is (Dramatic Rooftop? This time, we see Lizzy encountering the Reverend during what we can presume to be one of the earliest days of the Macklin's arrival in New Mexico. She calmly observes the ship, amazed that the power of the goddesses was able to rebuild the entire wreckage from the battle with Satyr. He confronts her about murdering Emma. Secretary Wang and Young have a heart to heart as Wang tells her that even after the surgery, Young wont be able to live alone not because shes handicapped, but because no one can do anything alone. We are then transported to Emmas burial, where she is briefly seen with a massive head injury, most likely from a gun. Jin-sung arrives in the meantime so Boss Man can declare him Soos gambling partner, and all of Soos huffing and puffing cant reverse the situation now. That said, I've never had a brain tumor killing me. We see this happen very clearly in the climax of the film, right before she murders Isaac. The next day, upon Isaacs return, he mentions that he met the reverend on the way. hahaha, I can't believe more people didn't think of that, poor forgotten oppa Oh Soo :(. It's by no means the worst thing I've ever seen, but it was a letdown - I can live with Young's suicide attempt, but the sudden Drama Fairy handwaving of it is too much. Lizzy gets assaulted by it, the windows of her cabin are blown in, a goat she saw mauled to death by wolves comes back to life, and the local reverend (Miles Anderson) shapeshifts in front of her eyes, among other horrors. For much of "The Wind," the specter of Emma's suicide hangs over the proceedings. At this time, like the reverend, Isaacs eyes have also gone black. I don't buy that Young is done with her suicidal tendencies, but she seems a lot happier probably because before she was so untrustworthy and felt like everyone was out to kill her anyway, but now she's starting to trust people and she's more at ease. He looks relieved as he shakes his bracelet to let her know its him. I love this drama, its been an amazing ride and regardless the ending, i still think its one of the best drama out there, but the last episode wasweird. "I loved churches the way I loved cemeteries and books. The surreal film follows a womans slow descent into madness as she struggles to survive the crushing solitude of the 19th-century frontier lands. Not Soo asks her if she cant see, and she responds by asking if hes ever met a blind person. I think they are dead. hahaha, priceless. At first I thought it was some kind of alternate reality where they both died and created it so they (and us viewers) can come into terms with moving on. That made me think about the episode when they were up in the mountains, i recall oh soo told her that even when he's not around, every time the wind will blow will always be with her or something in this direction. So if we get a time leap, then we're also fast forwarding the course of the disease but why is Young's vision clearer? In an unforgettable love story, a womans impossible journey through the ages could change everything. Thank you for the recommendation - watched it, like it! Skillfully woven around vividly depictedhistorical events and figures, this is a page-turner, hard to put down until the end., Helen Bryan, international bestselling author of. The Wind opens with Lizzy emerging from a cabin, soaked in blood, holding her neighbor Emmas stillborn baby. Is this a dream? I did feel one thing at the end of the final episode: Thank God it is finally over! However, I really think her brain cancer would be treated with gamma knife radiation - had a friend's mother die from a brain tumor and they didn't treat with chemo but radiation. I didn't watch this show but I read every recaps on it. I wont even get into how robbed I felt of FINALLY seeing Jin-sung break away from his astounding sense of loyalty, because it would have been an amazing character moment to see exactly how the wheels turned in his head when he chose his family over his best friend. Wow what a fantastic book and one of the best books I have read this year. She and Joe decide to take their kids and run. js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js"; A verification email has been sent to your new email address. The ending seems to be pushed/could be better, yes. It did difficult to play blind person who has to display lots of deep scars and emotion. Anne and Eoin have no other family and are exceptionally close. I still can't figure out how Mr. Kim killing his family meant that he needed to stab Soo. Thomas saves her. It was a pleasure reading them. Its magical, atmospheric, and compelling, a book that will haunt you for a long time. Rhys Bowen, New York Times and #1 Kindle bestselling author of The Tuscan Child, In Farleigh Field, and the Royal Spyness novels, Amy Harmon brings a tragic and fascinating period of history to life with a poignant love story that plays out across time and oceans. Tags: featured, Jo In-sung, Kim Bum, Song Hye-gyo, That Winter the Wind Blows, Your email address will not be published. Hee-sun cries at the sight of Moo-chuls body in the morgue, while Jin-sung stays to comfort her. What the Wind Knows is a masterpiece written by Amy Harmon, an amazing interpretation of events in Ireland during the period of 1916 1922. I am not wedded to reality, because, hey, it's TV. There is absolutely no reason to vague up a happy ending so yeah that was not a happy ever after ending. Plot Summary In 2001, best-selling American author Annie Gallagher loses her beloved Irish grandfather Eoin to cancer. We have to keep in mind you can survive these things and it's not completely out there. Are they still alive? In an unforgettable love story, a woman's impossible journey through the ages could change everything Anne Gallagher grew up enchanted by her grandfather's stories of Ireland. It really did feel very Kdrama-like to separate the characters for the sake of separating them? Also, the fact that he pretends to believe her and asks her why her husband doesnt heed her words shows that the entity draws pleasure from seeing Lizzys husband not believing her. Later that night, Soo affixes the bell string to her wrist again. My imagination is often absorbed by history. He then calls on the might of Triton, the Grecian God of the Sea and son . And with that, all the players get gambling, while Young spends a restless night at the hospital window with the winter wind blowing. The more she tries to unravel her familys past, the more entangled she becomes. No, I actually think it is genuinely impressive. I still think this would have made for a interesting -if somehow predictable- conflict. And if the case hasn't been resolved by June 30 . Eventually he collapses as the bell bracelet chimes, beginning to spasm in his death throes. 7. He kept his con going for a lot, lot longer. They are most probably dead and in heaven somewhere. The word "windfall" refers to any light object blown down by the wind as well as an amount of money received unexpectedly, and Charlie McDowell's thriller drama "Windfall" tries to create a visual presentation of both these interpretations. }; What the wind knows ending explained. Ill try to remember the good times, and Ill be sure to remember that through you, I discovered Jo In-sung. I honestly couldn't watch Jin Sung in that final scene on the tractor, I was so angry with him still. There are some other very real plot developments that will help to further interpret the film's ending. From the moment author Amy Harmon saw Lough Gill, the lake that figures prominently in this heart-wrenching novel, she felt a deep connection. I love reading your insightful, witty and humorous recaps. Anne can see nothing until someone shoots her. Indeed, I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees it this way. This explains that Oh young has the ability to see but not really clear. That problem didnt exist as much with Soo, though these past few episodes didnt do him a ton of favors. Except thenwhat was all that deal with Jin-sun about? For me was obvious oh young didnt regain her sight, she basically could see only soo. Also when heesun and jinsung said they would bring flowers to soothe way it sounded in korean was like they were visiting his grave as hes not around longer rather than visiting a live person to give him flowers. This right here. Whether you really loved me. One thing I'm going to disagree with you on Heads is the sentiment of Young's suicide attempt being "merely" a cry for attention, because that's what all suicide attempts are. Oh, btw about the cherry blossom painting we saw in this episode..there was another painting shown in the first episode of TWTWB, but it depicted a barren tree instead of flowers in full blossom (what lovely symbolism). I have just finished this beautiful book and have read it continuously for the last couple of days or so. At times, I couldn't understand OY and I found her irritating sometimes. I will have to agree to disagree on the ending. Soo calls Mi-ra to say hes on his way, but still, shouldnt he stay to make sure Jin-sung gets out of there? So I read Heads' recap and some of the responses to see if I could understand a few more things before I started writing. This is why I have a black sheep shelf, folks. it took 6 months for chemo and recovery. This vagued up messy ending was the compromise. This is a drama that maybe forgets the title. As folks already pointed out, I just don't get why Sec. Also, if they were both in the afterlife, I'm sure Young would get 100% of her sight back. This is my first melo and I endured it all for JIS, hahaha! In that case then, why stab him in the first place? She settles into the Garvagh Glebe. I also had a hard time with Sec. Now the shot focuses, and we see that its definitely Soo dressed as a waiter. It seemingly possesses Isaac's body, leading Lizzy to stab him with a piece of broken glass. It's a really nice juxtaposition, imo. Notes from the translator. 2,5, & 6 were my thoughts exactly. Wang was forgiven so easily. Being along for the ride through Anne's perspective was everything I needed, while still getting to experience life through Thomas's eyes in his journal entries. I know, hard to believe. I guess that is what fake-outs are for). Can she see? It seems like he has received a crucial piece of information, but we still don't know what exactly happened to him, this remains a mystery to us. There never is a straight ending in Kdramaland. After Lewis' death, Dawn decided to get Edith away from Edie and the curse that had taken over the . Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

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