!good point haha. appId : '127538621120543', At one point or the other, I kept viewing as some kind of Stockholm Syndrome on Young's end, the way she just also seemed to care for Wang even though what she did was horrible. What's Up With the Ending? She doesnt want blindness to haunt Young any longer and cries that shes sorry, which Im guessing is finally an apology for causing her blindness in the first place. Once he's done, a breeze carries the feather. Retinitis pigmentosa is not curable a disease. Someone put a lot of hard thought into that and it showed and was amazing. How guilty you felt while you loved me. I made the mistake to watch Frozen flower since everybody was talking about it. Emma is also seen endlessly reciting the book in the final days of her pregnancy. I would've found them to be highly problematic in any case, but the fact that that this was a Noh Hee Kyung drama deepened my disappointment exponentially. 4. Gideon is timid and ineffectual, while Emma soon begins to claim that she is being haunted by some kind of unseen entity that inhabits the scrubland that stretches out all around them. Ur comments cracked me up!!! Please try again. What the Wind Knows Summary & Study Guide includes comprehensive information and analysis to Here is the ending of "The Wind" explained. South Wind Knows My Mood Episode 38. Why wouldnt I want to love her when I started out that way?) She was slowly recovering her vision. I can't get over, how everyone just overlooked the fact that the secretary caused her to go BLIND!!! Nothing made sense in this ending, i dare say a couple more deaths would have made it more believable, Oh Soo included! Several hints: the sad look on Jingsung's face even though he was with his family safe and sound; Young's long hair-there is no way a woman who just finished chemo could still have such long hair just six months out; there was this sadness through out the last few scenes-the falling flowers from the trees, the blurry and white-out treatment of the shots-some contributed to the theory she must have regained partial eyesight and that is why you see the blurry shots. I'm glad that this was my first. I see that as a sign that they are now in heaven-finally away from all the pain and suffering that tormented both while they were alive. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Learn more. Young says that shes known his whereabouts for twenty days, since Secretary Wang waited to tell her until she finished her chemotherapy. I love you, very much. Soo pulls her into an embrace even as he cant help but crying, and he repeats over and over again, I love you. Good play, Soo. It really did feel very Kdrama-like to separate the characters for the sake of separating them? Yes, the picture at the end was pretty. , Publication date South Wind Knows My Mood Episode 40. Heartbroken at his death, she travels to his childhood home to spread his ashes. The vaunted cinematography of this drama may appear genuinely impressive at first, but it dawns upon you sooner or later that, however it wants to emulate it, this is not a Merchant-Ivory film. Young made it thru surgery. "NHK lost her soul to the devil". It always took some time with him. Back to Episode 16, starting from the scene that needs explanations. It's so dang pretty to look at that I almost forget that it doesn't make sense. She settles into the Garvagh Glebe. Over the years, the two have traveled extensively, sometimes for Anne to do research for her current book. I think part of the problem lies with how the show quickly glossed over Jin Sung's dilemma and there were also no explanations on how Soo all of a sudden is alive in the end. Maybe you can pretend her long hair is a wig, LOL. I guess I cant begrudge a character for not being selfless, so Ill boil it down simply: No matter her deep-seated issues, Young didnt make for an enjoyable heroine. By the time we reach its denouement . Same here. Mistaken for the boys long-missing mother, Anne adopts her identity, convinced the womans disappearance is connected to her own. questions. 5. hmmm i thought the flowers were for the real brother Soo? Same here. this reminds me why I'm not a fan of the genre. At the cafe, Young is served tea by a waiter wearing Soos bell bracelet. Jennifer/Huck takes refuge at the culling station and is able to help nurse Dennis' wound when they return. This drama was beautiful and I no doubt loved it but the ending didn't exactly get stupid, it just never explained itself.. It means that humans have decided to live, even though we keep expanding without limits, and producing pollution. Since when did they promise to remove her brain tumor and restore her sight, considering that the two are unrelated? because she had not truly forgiven Sung's betrayal. But after watching the episode for myself and listening to the dialogue, it's obvious that Soo is alive. This final episode left me confused and with a sense of "this was it?" The relationship between Lizzy and Emma begins on a friendly note but takes a turn when Lizzy starts to suspect that Emma is having an affair with Isaac. As Leaphorn, Chee, and Manuelito converged on the thieves' cave, they. However, in both cases, the murders are committed under stress, when Lizzy feels trapped and is surrounded by the ominous entity. This is my first melo and I endured it all for JIS, hahaha! SPOILERS AHEAD. But that's really the only thing I wonder. But he interacts with too many people and objects to be a ghost or a memory. So, you never know right! One of the biggest tensions in "The Wind" is the question of whether the occurrences Lizzy experiences are actually real. Thank you for your recap and I totally agree with your comments! With his eyes darkening ominously, he then chases Lizzy out of her house. Eventually, he accepts that she is able to predict the future with uncanny accuracy. If Oh soo died, the flowers would be placed to a location where he died or to his favorite place or maybe where Oh young and Oh first met. You got your money, whats wrong with you? That made me think about the episode when they were up in the mountains, i recall oh soo told her that even when he's not around, every time the wind will blow will always be with her or something in this direction. Or they could be alive and the memorial was for brother Soo. They didn't treat it as a "melodrama disease" with over exaggerated helplessness or what have you. As far as stabbing goes guns are really hard to get in Korea so stabbing's the best way to kill someone. Really, why? While she is there she does some family research. Its magical, atmospheric, and compelling, a book that will haunt you for a long time., Amy Harmon brings a tragic and fascinating period of history to life with a poignant love story that plays out across time and oceans. Jin-sung arrives in the meantime so Boss Man can declare him Soos gambling partner, and all of Soos huffing and puffing cant reverse the situation now. The ending was so confusing. The film's immense runtime (2 hours and 37 minutes) makes it the second longest Marvel . (Seriously! Time is not linear in this story, but annular, leaving readers with a picture of just how connected all of our stories are, if only were are open to listening. - I really praised the writer for having this kind of story. Oh and I forgot to add. WHY WOULD YOU KILL HIM!? They could have done the movie with only half of them. Things arent looking good for Soo in the game, as Boss Man starts laughing as he turns over his cards. As if I never wanted to die.. How will Gangster Kim overlook a non dead Soo. Ill miss it so much :D. I wanted to clear some things up for you, because I also had my doubts about whether Soo died or not at first. What the Wind Knows places into context the loyalty mixed with desperation in dangerous times, that leads men to risk their reputations, homes, and lives for freedom. The setting is Hillsboro, a small rural Tennessee town, during the summer of an unknown year. Something went wrong. Her tears finally spill over as she stops the video, even though Video Soo seemed to have more to say. , Screen Reader (Like Lost!, And especially because all the scenes were blurry. Everything was so carefully built to that ending (except for the stabbing scene) that it felt planned to me. Wilhelm admits to killing several women, although the actual count is unknown. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. While that is the climactic action of the story, the film's final moments give even more context to what came before. Like you say, she made Young blind! Well done. I think they were talking about actually bringing flowers for his restaurant. Watching that drama made me want to be sure not to take any of my loved ones for granted, to look for the good in each person, and to sing Kumbaya (just kidding). It looked blurry because Young's sight wasn't perfect, but just enough for her to make things out. This is a drama that maybe forgets the title. I cant understand how you couldnt even make an excuse. But I definitely agree that first, Young is alive. Also when heesun and jinsung said they would bring flowers to soothe way it sounded in korean was like they were visiting his grave as hes not around longer rather than visiting a live person to give him flowers. What the Wind Knows is a masterpiece written by Amy Harmon, an amazing interpretation of events in Ireland during the period of 1916 - 1922. Nice Guy and TWTWB, both the male protagonists were stabbed, but they survived, right? I like that about this director/writer pair. Just like the one guy says, "Soo was willing to forget pride". But then Id be asking for realism, and that is not what this show was selling. }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Theres a light at the end of every drama tunnel, but sometimes its how we get there that matters more than how bright that light turns out to be. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2019. If i were Jin Sung, i would twist the situation turning the knife closer to the Boss Man's neck asking for his Family's safety in return!!! But I guess in the end, what's important is that they both reconciled and expressed their love to each other and whether they really lived or died didn't matter to me. I don't care what others may feel about this drama, but from any dramas so far in 2013, this is the only drama that artistically the best, directed the best and acted the best. And when her heart gets caught between two different times, its nearly impossible to see her way clear. I have such love/hate for this drama. You'll recognize delusion, jealousy, seduction, and shapeshifting as things Lizzy encounters during the movie. There were a lot of "wth" moments in the last few episodes that were left unresolved. We can theorize that he had to heal and hide for a bit from Boss Man, and that he was fine as long as he could keep a distant eye on Young. The surreal film follows a womans slow descent into madness as she struggles to survive the crushing solitude of the 19th-century frontier lands. Also, I have to agree that the pace of the finale felt waaaay off. It was blurry because it was trying to show it in Young's perspective. Skillfully woven around vividly depictedhistorical events and figures, this is a page-turner, hard to put down until the end. Helen Bryan, international bestselling author of War Brides, The Sisterhood, and The Valley, An inspiring exploration of a setting seldom found in historical fiction, What the Wind Knows is a heartfelt, beautifully written journey through time, history, and love. It's a really nice juxtaposition, imo. For much of "The Wind," the specter of Emma's suicide hangs over the proceedings. Sigh! More importantly, Young, you are being kissed by Soo! "What the Wind Knows" is less sex heavy, more passionate romance wise, and the plot line is more intense. This time, we see Lizzy encountering the Reverend during what we can presume to be one of the earliest days of the Macklin's arrival in New Mexico. Having Soo say he made a mistake is kind of the show telling everyone to forgive her. I was hopeful in the beginning, because it started with NHK doing her empathy-building magic with Soo's character, and to a lesser extent with Young's character through the video diaries. Notes from the translator. heads, i remember u commenting on SHK casted in a melodrama (TWTWB) which makes me think u don't like her acting abilities? What's with Jin sung and Hee sun talking 'bout bringing flowers to Oh Soo? But to me what he did made sense for the character. With the fire and fury of Macbeth, Wake reveals he knows that the younger man killed a seabird, which invited this storm. They could be referring to the REAL Oh Soo. Hence, left all alone and surrounded by the vast open prairie, Lizzy begins cleaning up her blood-soaked kitchen. And we see her see the boy's hand and pat it. He tightens the bell bracelet on his wrist in preparation, since its his life on the line. Also, it's not completely out of the blue, but I still don't buy how all a sudden the show just turned Soo into a chef at the end?! Lizzy is also haunted by Emmas ghost one night, who asks her where her gun is. It's not an explanation for anything, but it's a thought. I am confused about a number of things in this episode (trust me on that one) and I am still writing (what looks like it will be my somewhat long) response. Thomas, Eoin's guardian, is wealthy for the time and place, and he is a supporter of the Irish fight for independence. These last few episodes were off and did not match up to the earlier episodes. Lizzy's fears are heightened when Isaac takes Gideon into town following Emma's death and a series of unnerving occurrences begin happening around her homestead. They seemed to have resorted back to their just friends status although Sung was still very much in love with her still. I'm probably more content with the ending than I should be but drama I love you so much <3 So I finally understand why Young committed suicide last episode, with faith that Soo would save her from death. (Even Wang's redemption arc, though not something I agree with, was well supported within the story -- it didn't come out of nowhere.). Hence, Lizzy had a multitude of reasons to murder the two, and in the end, it was a combination of frustration, anger, fear, and mental anguish that made Lizzy kill them. The event results in her grandfather Eoin's fear that Ireland is not safe for Anne, which is why he never allows her to travel there until after his death. Sigh. I still think this would have made for a interesting -if somehow predictable- conflict. I like it that some of you are sharing your personal experiences to help us better understand the characters in the drama. The painter Soo was completely left off from the first episode. I wonder, I wonder. Good to know a little wrist-slitting never hurt anybody. I honestly handwave the whole stabbing scene away. . Sure the show wasn't perfect but it did give us a happy ending which both characters deserved. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); Like it's sometimes distracting. TWTWB, with its muted colors, its intensity 24/7 (made even more intense by all of the close-up shots), its one-dimensional side characters like batshit-crazy So Ra, its hard-to-read heroine, and its contrived plot full of holes, made TWTWB feel quite unreal which would've been fine had it come together as an inspired mythic tale. However, when she speaks to one of the kids next to her she reaches out to hold his hand and seems to look him in the face when she speaks. And with that, all the players get gambling, while Young spends a restless night at the hospital window with the winter wind blowing. While she was in the taxi she felt the wind rushing throught the trees, thats why she told the taxi driver to stop the car, she wanted to walk because she wanted to feel the breeze. As he's doing so, she sees the demon manifest in the cabin. They eventually decide on lambs ear, because that was the plant special to him and Young. Anne tells him the truth about her time travel. His care for Anne shows the type of love every woman should aspire to find. I have never felt so involved in a story and I feel even more fascinated by the history of Ireland. As the novel comes to an end, the couple are reunited and happy together. The ending was definitely real. , Print length I agree with Hannah -- the flowers were a continual peace offering and the weirdly beautiful blurriness was Young's pov. Now the shot focuses, and we see that its definitely Soo dressed as a waiter. Any Way . My biggest gripe is the directing of this show. Nooooooooo!!!! NHK stay true to the japanese drama, so the stabbing scene is actually in the jdrma version too, so I don't think they just copied nice guy, maybe it's the other way around. A final note: the KISSING! By the end, I was amazed at how, for virtually every character, NHK had managed to show the good, the bad, the ugly and the more beautiful than a flower. Just like Young, this show grew and developed until about halfway, when it started losing its momentum, getting more secretive, and reverting to bad old habits. (And we don't know because we don't see anything alluding to that). The title is "Gu Family Book" which is why I expected there's some kind of journey to find said book or even the appearance of it. As she tries to free herself from the bed, Isaac attempts to stop her and gets stabbed in the process. Had he survived, there would be no talk of bringing flowers to see Soo. And the wind finally stopped blowing! Tags: featured, Jo In-sung, Kim Bum, Song Hye-gyo, That Winter the Wind Blows, Your email address will not be published. I will not claim expertise on this but I will say that I lost a family member to suicide. Hee-sun looks like shell be joining them. I also think it's real because Jin Sung and Hee Sung can't possibly be so cheerful had Jin Sung killed his hyung. To be honest, I am glad I read her commentary and her recap, however I still have questions. I loved the emotional humility of Soo's character. So it kinda kills me to read HeadsNo2's criticisms (that I agree with, btw) about often not being able to understand Young and other characters in this drama. It took some time for me to grasp the numerous characters and the history taking place. : "I felt that we were just coasting, or worse, slipping and sliding, as the show labored its way into the finale, and there wasnt even a good save in the closing moments.". Flowers were for the grave. As with Sec Wang, I totally get the wholw"so despereate to be a mom that she goes batshit crazy and blinds the child" BUT come on- how does that make her the best-suited person to care for Young??? Tied to her bed and with the shadowy entity looming high, Lizzy stabs Isaac when he tries to stop her from untying herself. I won't try to understand that, just feel like many dramas have this thing with making even some of the foulest people redeemable or sympathetic in cases in which the person has a child or takes care of a child. Anyways, thanks for such wonderful recaps. Oh you have made it perfect sense.I did not feel the flowers were for the grave, as lambs ear was more for OY than OS. This is why I have a black sheep shelf, folks. and then she comes and "finds" him meaning her surgery must not have worked out and she died. Its magical, atmospheric, and compelling, a book that will haunt you for a long time. Rhys Bowen, New York Times and #1 Kindle bestselling author of The Tuscan Child, In Farleigh Field, and the Royal Spyness novels, Amy Harmon brings a tragic and fascinating period of history to life with a poignant love story that plays out across time and oceans. When I heard her speech in this ep about how she wanted Soo to come and save her I was really disgusted. The cafe, the talking people, Soo dressed as a waiter. This show started out great but slowly became distant with the sudden implausibilities and uncertainty of what Young was thinking as well as glossing over Sec. But not before there's one final flashback. And yes, like mentioned above, to show lust and passion. Anyone who enjoys historical fiction will embrace this one. if (d.getElementById(id)) return; It was so slow and we were made to think that OS died, because JS didn't seem to do anything to help him and yet, he didn't gut him a 2nd time, which seems like he wanted him to live. Superb for the writer can make the viewer confused and determine their own opinion about the end of the drama, Daebak! Could you please make sense? I dont often find a book I cant put down, but I devoured What the Wind Knows. I understand almost perfectly the desperation to trust / love someone, feel that if I can end this life - maybe I'll find peace, feel that selfishness because I always have to do and settle things all by myself. BEAUTIFUL * ROMANTIC * BREATHTAKING * HEARTWARMING* OUT OF THIS WORLD * FANTASTICAL * EPIC * 'What the Wind Knows,' is worth all the superlatives and more! Connect with Facebook since you're here, it seems you are doing well. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. So, being the med geek that I am, I am consoling myself with the thought that she had Stem Cell treatment that Noh Hee Kyung-nim didn't have time to incorporate. The Wind Rises is an anime about Jir's life from when he was a young boy with dreams of making amazing planes to when he finally made the Mitsubishi A6M0 fighter plane. But the wind throws the books and tears the pages. A trunk full of Emma and Gideon's books is moved into the Macklin cabin after Emma's death, which includes the dead woman's copy of "Demons of the Prairie.". Well, Young must be alive. // Load the SDK asynchronously As she dumps the ashes, a fog rolls into the landscape. That question isn't answered until the end of the film when it's revealed that Emma didn't actually shoot herself. Heads you are one hell of a writer. She falls into the water and ends up at Garvagh Glebe, the home where Eoin grew up. To find out more about Amy, visit her at www.authoramyharmon.com. It's not like she's an emotionally stable person thinking through exactly how this will effect the people around her. Thank you Amy for this book, you are the most wonderful writer. From what we can tell, Lizzy and Isaac were part of a wave of settlers along the Western frontier of the United States during the 1800s. My take: Soo died. Ending Explained is a recurring series in which we explore the finales, secrets, and themes of interesting movies and shows, both new and old. Bravo to the whole cast, and especially to the dreamy Zo in Sung. This time, we look at the baffling ending of Neon. : Ivoire, I am late to this but what is it with will-he-die melos of late and their nonsensical endings? But seriously, despite its at times heavy flaws- I still love the show. The Other Side of the Wind, the film-within-a-film, is a riff on Euro-centric indie filmmaking of the '60s that was avant-garde and extremely influential. Kudos to you. I will find myself standing in a place and wonder about the feet that have stood where mine are planted. (Just enough to pay Soo's debt.) Hence, the murder is committed in the spur of the moment. That was what it felt like to me, just so we could have the reunion scene in the very end and tie a neat bow). Soo nods, understanding even though it hurts. I have loved the history of Ireland for a long time and even visited the West Coast in Connemara last year to try and acquire a picture in my mind and heart of this magnificent country. The Wind is a Psychological Thriller directed by Emma Tammi. Its Jin-sung. Make Kim think Oh Soo, died like Moo Chul had everyone thinking he was threatening Soo instead of just warning him? The first season of AMC's Dark Winds came to an end with a tense and violent confrontation at the Buffalo Society's hideout. One's Dream Leads To The Deaths Of Thousands The message of this film is clear and simple "beauty is fragile; our lives, our dreams, and our health are mere flickers of time in a weary world." Is it possible that Lizzy has actually been experiencing intense hallucinations brought on by her grief, isolation, and other outside influences? , Page numbers source ISBN Could you tell me exactly what it is about the ending that eluded you? Even if she survives the stab wound from the scissors, which is bleeding profusely, she most likely slowly descends into madness before long. A flashback reveals that on the night she died, Emma and Lizzy met out in the prairie, where Emma revealed her intention to send Gideon away and live with Isaac, Lizzy, and the baby. (I'll vote for SJK's character in Nice Guy. At times, I couldn't understand OY and I found her irritating sometimes. I was definitely perplexed, after having watched this episode. Had Soo survived, there was no way, the gangster boss, Kim, would have let Jingsung lived happily. The reverend, originally seen to be a peaceful figure spreading the word of god, is revealed to be villainous when he lets slip that he has been watching Emma and Lizzys lives. At first I was so upset because I wasn't sure whether Soo was dead or alive, and thought the writer ripped us off with an open-ended ending. I absolutely love your comments and totally agree word for word with your analysis. Secondly, the blurriness, the bike, the cafe, and the final cherry blossom scene is played in Young's mind. And throughout the proceedings of the film, we see a woman's descent into madness. What else could he have done? bestselling author of thirteen novels, including. Love it! It really was. or "If that had been me, Id have taken the knife and gone after Kim.". Isn't that what melos are (partially) made of- gut-wrenching decisions? Soo mention od secretary Wang and the scene with the blind folded Wang, M and Jang say yes. It is only 16 episodes. :). The word "windfall" refers to any light object blown down by the wind as well as an amount of money received unexpectedly, and Charlie McDowell's thriller drama "Windfall" tries to create a visual presentation of both these interpretations. The flowers were present at the cafe table where Young was seated too. Please try again. This is my third drama with this writer and it looks like she enjoys getting her characters to the lowest they can go (sickness, almost dying) and then having then come out unscathed and fine. The weathers nice today, isnt it? she asks, and the man clearly responds with Soos voice even though his figure remains blurred. I'm in agreement. Eoin is a retired doctor who grew up in Ireland, and Anne is a successful author. I haven't seen NHK's previous works, so thanks for sharing your insightful thoughts. Windfall (2022) Movie Ending Explained & Themes Analyzed: Directed by Charlie McDowell and produced by High-Frequency Entertainment and Mutressa Movies, Windfall promises to be a crime thriller.However, it is dipped in elements of dark comedy so saturated that by the end of its 92-minutes long runtime, you'll feel yourself smiling. Something about it resonated, and while fiction hasn't been so good for me lately, I had a feeling about this one and I was right. This is one drama that defies logic. At this time, like the reverend, Isaacs eyes have also gone black. TWTWB was one of the few melodramas I actually completed so kudos to that. Soo stays vigilant at Youngs bedside until she wakes and realizes hes there with her. 7. var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; I was anticipating this one especially, because I was curious about what you thought of this episode. (function(d, s, id) { By no means does that make the show terrible or the journey not worth taking, but theres that feeling of What Could Have Been, even though that feeling got tempered by all the pretty people and all the pretty cinematography. And why can't she has a beautiful long hair after the brain surgery and chemo?. I dunno ! "But the wind and water know all the earth's secrets. As Anne fell for Thomas, I did too. Everything made its own logical point UNTIL the last episode. But, as much as I hate to say it, having seen dramas of hers like Goodbye Solo or More Beautiful Than a Flower, I can't help but feel that she's sold a part of her soul to write TWTWB (which was far more commercially successful). And its never wrong to be grateful.. Your email address will not be published. This is the perfect way to describe how I was feeling about the show in its final eps. We turn memories into stories, and if we dont, we lose them. It's a . Cant we get some blunt force trauma up in here to change things up? It seemingly possesses Isaac's body, leading Lizzy to stab him with a piece of broken glass. That said I think it lost me in episode 12 or 13 with Young's funky character development and the insane troll logic medical stuff. Also, the ladies he played never landed him in jail.). Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2021. Scene 1 Jin sung tells Boss Man that all the winnings are his in order to pay Soo's debt, but Boss Man has another plan - he knows where Jin sung's family is, threatening Jin Sung to choose between Soo or his family.

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