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The die is cast & the anger is spilling over. We always consider our parents to be ideal but aren’t they also human? Why can’t they make mistakes?? The mistake you consider as one, may be their right decision then! As their lawyer daughter comes to her senses & believes she can help by nailingContinue reading “My Father is Strange”

The lead role of the father executed nicely by Kim Yeong-cheol. Better known for his role in “Iris”. I have seen him in ‘Innocent Man’ as the chairman. His personality & age makes him the perfect package. He has won the top excellence actor award for this role. He has given his 100%. No doubt.Continue reading “My father is Strange”

When a circular was issued forbidding the nurses to speak in languages other than English or Hindi with each other posed problems more than one can imagine. You meet a friend to talk, gossip & just giggle over a trivial matter. How can a circular dictate the language of your conversation? Fortunately it was wiselyContinue reading “No Malayalam”

Filmmaking is a chance to live many lifetimes. They say. Yes. But the kind of films churned out today, do we really live those times? Do we wish to?? The Girl on the Train… the English version is better. So what do we have here ? Only a copy… “Alive”, ‘Radhe” have they fulfilled ourContinue reading “Films”

Min Jin Woong as Byun Joo yeong is the eldest son. He is kind hearted & cares for his family. But he is often shadowed by his sister, Byun Hye yeong , who is intelligent & good looking. She has all that he lacks. I first saw him as Brother to Ha Ji won inContinue reading “My father is Strange”

After 30 episodes two weddings are done. Two more are in the works. Lee Joon is serious for the first time. When Mr Kang had hinted at his taking more interest in his manager he was dismissed. But gradually as his expressions change. His looking at her. Noticing small things about her. He takes herContinue reading “My father is Strange”

I was watching 2017 Korean drama ‘My Father is strange’ & suddenly it occurred to me that if he had not witnessed a murder & called the police, he would not have been in jail. Is it not the duty of every citizen to inform the wrong doing. He could have just stopped them, butContinue reading “It all started with a murder…”

I have been blessed to have people around who wished I can do good. Their encouragement helped me immensely in being what I am today. I wish to thank all known & unknown admirers who brought out the best in me. When I was in first std, I had no idea what first rank means.Continue reading “My Admirers..”

Into he 23rd episode & it has the bright , pretty, intelligent daughter dating her boyfriend, also living together but not ready to marry him.The commitment brings in a lot of effort. Who denies it? But bringing up children out of wedlock is going to be tough. Sanctity of the institution is in following theContinue reading “My Father is strange”

Into the 20th episode & I find that the writing is too good. So many characters yet all get some screen time with the story moving ahead. There is no dull moment. Something happening in the household. The parents are married for 35 years & they know each other perfectly. They can & do standContinue reading “My Father is Strange”