Overview
- Released on Netflix Feb. 20, the adaptation has reached No. 1 among movies in South Korea and entered the global non‑English chart, according to The Korea Herald.
- Moon Sang‑min marks his first leading film role and says he prioritized subtle expression over dialogue, with Go Ah‑sung noting their instant on‑set synchronicity.
- Go Ah‑sung describes reshaping her appearance for the role, including weight gain and dental prosthetics, reflecting a deliberate, grounded production aesthetic.
- Moon says his same‑sex kiss with Byun Yo‑han was “the most intense” since his debut and was filmed in a single take, a moment he calls important to the story.
- Critics characterize the film’s restrained tone and measured cinematography as poetic and affecting, with some noting that the restraint mutes bigger emotional payoffs.