[J-dorama] Mother

A masterpiece, indeed! I have just finished the last episode of another beautiful dorama "Mother" (Okasan) and almost had myself wetting for the final touching scene. 

This is also such a sad, albeit meaningful Japanese drama about the strong bond between a homeroom teacher-Nao and her pupil named Rena, who was mentally and physically abused by her biological mother and the mother's boyfriend. Nao then decided to rescue Rena and they both became mother-and-daughter running away from the town, heading to Tokyo and setting a fresh life regardless of difficult it would be. Nao was very protective and solicitous for Tsugumi (Rena's new name). However, they had to be apart for twelve years due to the fact that Nao was accused of kidnapping Rena. Well, at least the reunion as Rena came to her twenties calmed me down because I first got irritated for thinking of such a sad ending no matter how much they both struggled to be together...

...as long as the memory of me holding your hands remains, it will be our guide and bring us together again.. - "quote from Nao's letter for Tsugumi in the last scene." 

The little Mana-chan played her role "Rena" was way beyond the word "excellent". I couldn't possibly believe that such a little girl like her managed to act so well that she has completely conquered my heart for now. All of other cast was splendid as well. Although the dorama was dreadfully sad and quite dark, yeah the particular trait of Japanese doramas, it was to me very wonderful and full of meanings that none of Korean dramas has ever brought to me this kind of feeling. 

Honestly, I didn't cry at all but found my eyes getting wet at times as Tsugumi running towards Nao and shouting out "Okasannnn" :) Mana chan was a genuine great actress! Hope she'll get further success in the future. 

A friend texted me today if I had got a boyfriend since my total absence in recent times caused him to get suspicious lolz~ Yeah, I'm lately bound up in mah new "boyfriend" named "mr.Japanese" ha ha Most of my time, I spend writing Japanese, taking Japanese dictation, speaking Japanese, following the dorama "Okasan", listening to Japanese songs and remembering Japanese characters every morning when I wake up and every evening before falling into sleep. Ain't it enough for me to call "mr.Japanese" my boyfriend now? I haven't even loved someone this much. Yay, now I'm in the holiday but I refuse any outings or hook-ups, there is an exception in case it comes from my close friends returning to hometown for a mere few days. 

Otherwise, I'd rather stay at home, reading some informative spiritual enlightment books, learning Japanese, English and of course French without in the least feeling tiresome. It seems I am becoming such an introvert again, though I'm entirely happy with this decision because I have eventually figured out how to create happiness on my own, get content with the present and get ready to live productively. No more useless me. No more worthless time I waste. 

I'm more than satisfied with my life at the moment. 

Peace,

xoxo

Hal

Alert: the film "Mother" is as dark and sad as "Byakuyakou" :)) Consider carefully if you'd like to give it a go because it won't be bright, cheerful or funny at all. The deep meaning and humanism inside are the main theme!