Like Flowers in Sand – Unspoiled Review
Like Flowers in Sand
♥ Aired: December 20, 2023 – January 31, 2024
♥# of Episodes: 12
♥Where to Watch: Netflix
♥Genre: Mystery Romance
♥Starring: Jang Dong Yoon and Lee Joo Myung
The Story
A young athlete makes his living on the county ssireum team for traditional Korean wrestlers. He has grown up with a father and brothers who have all been ssireum champions. But despite his early reputation as a child prodigy, he has never been able to win a championship. Just when he is ready to retire from the sport a new manager comes to town who looks just like his childhood friend and first love. And when she encourages him to continue working toward his dream, he begins to believe in himself again. But the new manager has a secret past that threatens to shock their small community and cast a shadow on some of it’s respected members.
Should I Watch
Okay, I really loved this drama for its simplistic realism and pure emotions. “Like Flowers in Sand” is a sports romance with a bit of mystery. It’s a nicely balanced drama that revolves around a group of childhood best friends as they navigate adulthood and try to reveal the truth about a scandal that happened when they were young. This drama is wonderfully understated and paints a picture of love on all levels, from family and friendship to community. Like most life dramas, the pace is slow and deliberate, focusing more on character growth than a fast moving plot. I enjoyed the glimpses into the sport of ssireum and what their competitions look like. This cast is fantastic and the characters are well written and believable. I give “Like Flowers in Sand” a 10 out of 10 ramen.
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