This one's a beautiful, tender, quiet romantic drama with a moody atmosphere, set in a tight knit Welsh fishing community. It's a touching story about a man waking up sexually in the middle of his life, and how he, his family, and everyone around him deal with it, which makes it emotional and sentimental without ever getting over the top. The slow burn plays out against a landscape that's as bleak as it is gorgeous, where quiet, closed off men are stuck inside rigid ideas of what masculinity should be. Some people might be reminded of "God's Own Country," but I think both films are lovely in their own way. Jack is a middle aged guy who co-owns a mussel farm with his rough around the edges brother Dyfan, and the tension between the two of them is simmering under the surface right from the start. Dyfan's three sons all help out with the work, while Jack's sulky teenage son Tom keeps skipping out. Jack's been with his wife since they were both 16, and...
18 year old Tae Kyung is a shy loner boy who has never had any friend. When he reaches 11th grade, one of his teachers mentors him and asks him to join the student council consisting of three members which will help him navigate school and make friends. The president Da On is like the perfect guy who is charming and can never do any wrong. HIs best friend is this happy go lucky person and finally we have Shin Woo, somebody who comes as a very cold and distant guy and needs time to open up to people. When Tae joins the group, Shin Woo is initially reluctant but it turns out that he has a crush on Tae for sometime now ever since he saw him. But he notices that Da On is taking special interest in Tae, to the extent that even Da On's girlfriend feels neglected. Even tae is enjoying this attention and hence Shin Woo keeps his distance. When Tae admits his feelings to Da On, he is pleasantly surprised but before he could reciprocate his feelings, the rumors go wild in school and he freaks out trying to protect his image, leaving Tae heartbroken. Shin Woo is the one who takes care of tae and tries to win his love knowing well that tae may still like Da On. After a few days of awkwardness, finally things start to fall in place. Tae realizes that its Shin who has been been constantly throughput with him and his love for Da On was probably an affection or respect or something else. By the time Da On comes to his realization, it's already too late and he lets the two boys be together.
The story is a typical love drainage without being one. It pretty much remains two separate love stories with a common thread because no one tries to sabotage the other's love. What I found weird is that how can a guy who has been a loner all his life , introvert and shy suddenly feel so comfortable to be able to even profess his love and feel jealous when someone else talks to Da On. The change in Tae's behaviors was very drastic and sudden. And also for all the love and heartache that he got after Da On leaves him, he was a little too quick in accepting Shin's advances. The boys look cute and they have great chemistry together but I think Tae's acting leaves a lot to be desired. He doesn't have that charm and suave that the lead character needs. Da On and his funny guy friend were perfect for their parts. I feel Shin Woo got the worse deal. As the silent lover, his character graph wasn't properly etched out and could use some improvement. Also, can we please stop making the girlfriends in these BL stories to be all villains. I bet there is a lot more that these characters can do. Her actions were quite weird and unbelievable at parts. Finally the show is very PG. We barely get one kiss towards the end but besides that, we just see actors longing fo love without showing any love, if you know what I mean. I'd say this is still better than a lot of crap out there but still just one time watch with no recall value. (6/10)
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