The story is very cogent... with a number of necessary flashbacks - all of them tying in nicely without disrupting the main story. The editing is a little loose, with a few jumps between scenes which may have been the result of censorship but which definitely left a hole in an otherwise easy flowing movie.
The acting is very good on average; the two main characters play their parts well, even to the point of inspiring trust in the unsuspecting viewers. Though I must make special mention of the villainous character, Black Rose, played by Kim Mying Hwan. He plays his part exceedingly well... the viewer will grow to hate him.
Sound and music works well for a movie of this sort with plenty of ominous soundtracks and with regards to its rewatch value, the movie is indeed interesting enough to watch again in a few years.
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With that, expectations were set. What I did not anticipate was the plot.
I don't trivialise the problems gay people have in our society today. However, it's also good to watch a film that doesn't revolve confusion, acceptance, tolerance, homophobia or hate crimes or tragedy. This film is more of an action film, but with gay characters. Them being gay is not the centre of the plot, which is a nice change.
The actors were great and scenes are realistic enough.
So I give this a 10/10 rating.
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The story is handled well, though I think it definitely could be fleshed out more in some places. That being said, they had a limited amount of time to work through the story and make sure all of the essential elements were there so I don't think it's a dealbreaker in the slightest. I'm more than happy with how the story unfolded.
As for the cast, they were phenomenal. Tak Woo Suk and Yeon Seung Ho did an amazing job in their roles. I'm a fan of Tak Woo Suk's now and I definitely want to see him in more projects; he's so handsome and his acting was incredible. Yeon Seung Ho's performance was also great and their chemistry was top notch.
The relationship between Chisoo and Gitae is so well done. I loved how they started and I was really glad they got a happy ending despite all of the mess in the middle. Chisoo especially deserves nothing but happiness, and I'm so glad that he got a family with Gitae and Gitae's sister. I just imagine that he's somewhere living a quiet life with Gitae and that makes me happy for them both. Even though it was a short film, I grew attached to their characters immediately.
I'll definitely be rewatching this time and time again. And as I said in my other Strongberry film reviews -- please support them legally. Don't watch their projects on YouTube. $10 for a film isn't that bad considering most DVDs are $20+ these days. You're supporting an independent company that's working hard to create quality queer films in South Korea. They deserve the support!
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So worth it
I'd come across Long Time No See in Tumblr posts. People had really liked it for its authenticity and dedication of the cast. Much praise was given to the leads for showing two men falling in love for the sake of being in love. Much more praise was dedicated to the writer/director for making a film that concentrates on its gay leads being intimate, having a relationship, and not spending too much on outside concerns. It took me a bit to locate this film, but it was so so so worth it.As other have said it's just unfortunate that this story is so short. I would have absolutely enjoyed watching a full series dedicated to the relationship Chisoo and Gitae.
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Long Time No See was more like a movie rather than a TV series but it was really well done. You don’t get to learn a lot about the characters but what you do get to learn will make you feel for them. The actors do a great job conveying emotion and the main actors have great chemistry. Also, you will love the sister/mom!
The biggest and most amazing part of this show is the ending. Who doesn’t love a happy ending?!
This will be a quick watch but you’ll finish it with a smile on your face.
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Short but SO GOOD.
The story short. So I'll keep short too.It was good.
That's it.
No but honestly. The acting was great, the chemistry omg. Chef kisses. I just wished most bls would be this daring. WOAH! anyways, good job everybody y'all did that. But if you are a beginner when it comes to BLs, let me tell you, most bls wont even try to do something similar cause everybody is afraid. Most stories are about college and some topics that are mishandled. But anyways, the crew behind this bl. Y'all exceeded. Puuur.
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Easy to watch, quick to finish. Happy ending.
I love it.Realism and Representation: no stereotypes, caricatures, or heteronormativity. Gitae calls Chisoo hyung, not oppa as straight people would think. Both of them are established gay characters. Chisoo got bullied for being a gay orphan and his adoptive father is also homophobic. Conversely, Gitae's sister is completely supportive.
Story: interesting premise, a breath of fresh air for this genre. It has done surprisingly great with blending assassins with a fluffy, cute romance. What I don't find believable is that Chisoo's adoptive father would rather kill Chisoo and lose his best assassin than to accept him as gay. I mean, if he can't accept Chisoo, can't he just keep him at arm's length but still use him against his enemies? Also, why are there no guns? I'm very happy that they have a happy ending. I feel like there is a lot of potential to expand on their story.
Characters: there are only 5 major characters. Chisoo's "father" looks similar in age to Chisoo. Chisoo looks at least 30. Don't tell me "father" adopted him at age 10. To be honest, Gitae's physique really doesn't suggest his expertise in hand to hand combat (he bested Chisoo in melee).
Acting: everyone gave a solid performance, although Chisoo's crying scenes aren't convincing at all. The sex scenes are very sweet and tender. They're both really clumsy with each other the first time they made out it's hilarious. The fights are pretty well choreographed. Chisoo's called the Flying Dagger but never once threw a dagger.
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Better than expected!
The romance was awkward and fumbling, sweet, passionate, and emotionally charged all in just 5 episodes. The quality of acting surprised me, the fight scenes were so much better than I was expecting (Flying Dagger's protectiveness was mesmerizing to watch), and the plot and its twists were well executed. What more can I say? It was short but definitely not lacking! If you're looking for a hard hitting series that doesn't take up too much time this is definitely the drama you want. This couple really made it all happen thanks to the acting. There'd be no magic without them.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
Absolutely blown away
I went into this with no expectations and pretty randomly when I saw how short it was. I would have happily watched a long series from this. In fact, I'm dying for it. I adore the premise, it's one of those stories I could watch twenty different versions of and never get bored.However, for being so short, "Long Time No See" does an excellent job covering all the bases. I didn't feel like anything was missing, the plot made sense, and the acting was great. The chemistry between the two leads is really good and instantly pulls you in. I thought Yeon Seung Ho was an interesting casting choice; he's got such an innocent face, it's super fun to see him play this character.
And it's got a happy ending, need I say more?
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As always, strongberry does not disappoint.
I really love this drama. It is incredible to think how a small company can make such a great drama like this. Everything looks great. The acting is awesome, loved the camera work as well. This might be one of if not the best story I have seen for a BL drama. So well thought out and intriguing throughout the whole thing. Overall, just amazing. Everything fits so well into the story to the point that even a sequel would be very interesting to watch! I hope strongberry keeps these amazing dramas coming!!Esta resenha foi útil para você?
Good general plot and leads chemistry but poor editing
Subjective Gut Rating - 7.75I quite like this more mature plot in a BL drama. Our leads both have a hidden identity yet they couldn't help falling in love with each other while being suck in between two gangs' rivalry.
The leads have good chemistry and their acting is pretty good for a low budget, web drama. Both actors have gone on to more mainstream dramas but this is one of their first earlier projects. Considering they were not very experienced then, I am quite happy with their acting. It's also nice to see a Korean BL with decent kisses and skin ship. Since the drama is so short, the romance develops rather quickly and their one big conflict is resolved very quickly as well. It also has one of the funniest first make out session I've seen in a drama.
Unfortunately, the drama consists of 5 very short episodes and the editing comes off as disjointed. If this is a movie, the editing might be a little better. However, even scenes within the same episode are weird and the transitions are not well done. Additionally, I am still a little confused about the gang rivalry. Aren't they fighting for a club? Why did the bald guy suddenly remove himself at the end when he wanted to kill the Flying Dagger? On a positive not, there are a few really good fight scenes, better than some I've seen in a regular TV production.
The relationship between the Flying Dagger and his father is quite tragic. It's unfortunate that an abused kid was fostered by such a predator. A few of these scenes could be triggering for some. But in contrast, viewers are comforted by the warmth of Gi Tae's sister.
Completed: 2/4/2023
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The production is great and the acting is really really good! Time just flies by while you get sucked into an interesting and exciting story. The chemistry between the leads is phenomenal. The balance between romance and gangster business is really good. :D
Here and there the story could have been a bit more fleshed out, but for the time they had, it was still a good show. Everything was understandable, even if it would be something you could feel more, if there would be more explanation. It's a bit rushed in some scenes.
Overall I didn't expect to like this as much as I do, since I'm actually more into RomComs, but I'm always open for an interesting plot and I didn't got disappointed here.
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