the story was simple and it was set int 2000(?) so the setting and filmography was basic as well, but I CRIED so much! more like ugly sobbed after the halfway mark. stories like this just break my heart, especially when kids cry TT_TT

they had a lot of sweet moments as the two got to know each other, while they let Gong Joo have a separate life in school to build her a solid personality and friendships outside of her time with her sister and grandma that added depth to her as a person.
they had a nice amount of comedic elements and interactions with side characters that I usually find scarce in movies like this.

I did have issues with the ending, but since it was supposedly in 2000 I will ignore them. Kim Soo An was a little gem, she was really really amazing and her crying broke my heart the most.

it was also nice to see Chun Woo Hee, Choi Soo Young and Jung Yoo Jin in one movie, I wish they'd reunite in another project together.

the music was nothing special and I never rewatch stuff~