First of all, I want to say that I watched this after the mini series. So I came prepared (not for the end though) and I already had deep feelings toward this story. I wish I gave it a try before watching the series for two reaons:

1. The director's cut flows waaay better than the single episodes do. I don't know how to describe it but it felt different. This way, the whole plot makes a completely different impact on the viewer's experience. The logical thread is easily perceivable and somehow even clearer. The viewer's experience is definitely on another level.

2. The final part. In the series, they don't really show an epilogue, or at least the way it would deserve. I read comments of people saying you won't regret watching those 10 or so extra minutes at the end. And oh dear if that's true. In the series, everything is so rushed I didn't even have time enough to realize what was happening/the scenes per se. In the director's cut they put what I think is THE ending. That was what I (didn't know I) needed to see and it also made me cry (both of sadness and joy). THAT final part is totally worth it.

I took advantage of the situation to rewatch it and this time I received something even more precious in return. I highly recommend it to both people who already watched the series and those who yet have to. I think you can just jump to this movie. If I knew it earlier, I probably would have watched this instead.

Overall, this story is so honest and realistic, that it really left a mark on my soul. This could easily be my fav BL of all time and, honestly, it easily went straight to my top 3. An imperfect love story but somehow perfect at the same time. Their love surely is strong and deep. That kind of love that unites the souls in a special way. That kind of love that's indescribable.
Applause to the actors too. They fit so good with their roles! I enjoyed the soundtracks too.

I would probably rewatch it for a hundred times, and never get bored or tired of it.