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It is a Japanese drama made in 2021. ‘Dearest’ also known as Beloved, Deepest Affection. With ten episodes. Directed by Tsukahara Ayuko, Yamamoto Takeyoshi, Murao Yoshiaki. Starring Yoshitaka Yuriko, Matsushita Kouhei, Iura Arata with others. It is a suspense thriller. A love story centred around Sanada Rio, a businesswoman & the Detective who is Rio’sContinue reading “Saiai”

The Chinese drama is engaging due to the classmates & their involvements. The lead get together at the end, as expected. I had been postponing the watch fearing the sad end. But all is good. Hu Yitian from ‘A love so beautiful’ as Jiang Chen was slightly built & slim face. Here, his face hasContinue reading “Unrequited Love”

It is a 2020 Taiwanese Malaysian Netflix original series. Co-directed by Malaysian directors Quek Shio-chuan & Ho Yu-hang. It is based on the novel ‘The Ghost Bride’ written by Malaysian writer Yangsze Choo & Kuang Tian. Starring Huang Pei-ja, Wu Kang-jen, Ludi Lin, Kuang Tian. All of six episodes, if we skip the gore, theContinue reading “The Ghost Bride”

Hepburn: Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon is Japanese light novel series written by Akumi Agitogi. Beautifully illustrated by Tsukiho Tsukioka. Seventh episode is titled ‘Glamourous Lady of Summer’. Miyo goes to see the Saimori residence. It has completely burned out. She touches the bark of the cherry tree & feels something. The family has movedContinue reading “My Happy Marriage”

It is a 2022 Taiwanese drama mystery film.Literal meaning : About me & the Ghost becoming family. Supernatural comedy directed by Cheng Wei-hao. It stars Greg Hsu, Austin Lin & Gingle Wang. The story combines traditional ghost marriage customs with police handling case, in the process of finding the truth, an affection between human &Continue reading “Marry My Dead Body”

It is a 2023 Indian Malayalam language drama film. Written by Deepu Pradeep & directed by Senna Hegde. It stars Kunchacko boban, Aparna Balamurali, Madonna Sebastian, Vincy Aloshious with others. Running time is 120 minutes. Made on a budget of Rs 5 crores, it’s box office collection was only Rs 1.27 crores. A college teacherContinue reading “Padmini”

With the second episode it gears up to a thriller story. Lee Min ki embarks on a murder mystery only to find tomatoes murdered! But there is more to it. Pesticide bottles buried in the ground nearby are found. A good case & Min ki wants out. He wants to back to Seoul. But theContinue reading “Behind Your Touch”

It is a Chinese TV series based on the novel of the same name by Bayue Chang’an. It stars Hu Yitian & Hu Bingqing. Written by Good story workshop & directed by Li Muge. Related works are ‘With You & ‘My Huckleberry Friends’. Also there was a 2019 version of ‘Unrequited Love starring Zhuyan ManciContinue reading “Unrequited Love”

It is an ongoing South Korean TV series . It stars Han ji min, Lee Min ki, Suho with others. It premiered on JTBC on Aug 12, 2023. Directed by Kim Seok yoon, Choi Bo yoon. It airs every Sat-Sunday. A vet with psychometric powers & a hot blooded detective fall for each other whileContinue reading “Behind Your Touch”

It is a 2023 Indian mythological action film. It is based on the Hindu epic Ramayana. The film is directed & co-written by Om Raut. Produced by T-series. Shot simultaneously in Hindi & Telugu. The film features Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh & Devdatta Nage. It was released in June 2023. CriticsContinue reading “Adipurush”