Thoughtfully written, masterfully acted, and beautifully shot. The amount of detail and effort found in each episode, from color palettes with symbolic meaning to small gestures that reveal character development, really showcases the right way to make a poignant youth love story. Each episode, there were multiple times I had to pause the show to take in a beautiful view - the purposeful scenery, lighting, or mood of the scene was truly cinematic.
The actors absolutely could bring heart breaking emotions to the screen, along with lighthearted fun and cute emotions. They really weren’t afraid to give it their all, and the audience can feel genuine emotion without the need for a single word.
Side characters are much more than just ‘on the side’ because they actually develop and enrich the plot without falling into typical tropes (the villainous girl getting in the way, the goofball comedic relief character, etc.). Each character is realistic and has flaws, and although they may act in ways we don’t like at first, we can understand why they do.
The OST is not just great for listening, but plays an integral part in the story, intermingling as a kind of meta-commentary on what goes on in the screen. There is none of that goofy ‘you-should-laugh-now’ music or cheesy sound effects that many shows include today, further pulling you in to take this show seriously.
I thoroughly enjoyed this show; it starts wonderfully and keeps its energy all the way until the end (unlike some other dramas which fizzle out to a disappointing end). Please watch I Told Sunset About You, you will not be disappointed.