Our Movie – K-drama Episode 8 Recap & Review

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Episode 8
Episode 8 of Our Movie begins with a flashforward. Da-eum reimagines a scene in which Seo-yeong's Jung-hwa is confronting Da-eum's Gyu-won and Jung-woo's Hyun-sang in the bookstore. Jung-woo is replaced by Je-ha. Seo-yeong tells Je-ha that he doesn't love Da-eum but just pities her. She then tells Da-eum that she is dying and can't afford to fall in love.
At present, Je-ha tries to explain everything. Seo-yeong is upset with the risk he has taken. She realises that he has chosen to love a dying girl instead of her. She asks if someone selfish like him can actually love like that.
It is Day 2. Je-ha and Cameraman Cheol-min discuss the perks of shooting a romance. Je-ha can't tell what love is. Cheol-min, ever the hopeless romantic, finds it brave to love. Makeup Artist Jo chimes in that one has to be realistic and cautious.
Jun-byoung and Da-eum are discussing her schedule and she lies about her next hospital visit. She feels guilty and tells Je-ha as much, but he lightens the mood.
Agent Go arrives with a coffee truck for Da-eum which is awkward for everyone. Seung-won provokes her, Jae-in looks bitter and Seo-yeong finds Go pathetic. Da-eum tries to mediate but fails.
Filming begins and it is the bookstore confrontation scene. Da-eum improvises and Seo-yeong's response is cruel. It hits too close to home for Da-eum and a guilty Seo-yeong runs off. Je-ha goes to her but is distant and professional. Seo-yeong calls out his hypocrisy as he is the opposite with Da-eum. Later, Seung-won advises Je-ha to be nice to Seo-yeong since everyone has noticed his favouritism for Da-eum.
Next, a nervous Da-eum tries to patch up with Seo-yeong. However, Seo-yeong believes Da-eum is being unfair to the cast and crew. Da-eum begs Seo-yeong to see her desperation to do something worthwhile. But Seo-yeong declares that if Da-eum is going to be selfish, so will she.
She goes to her room and finds Agent Go who hints that she needs her. Seo-yeong too misses Go's support but wants their old, sincere dynamic back.
After drinking with Seung-won, Je-ha runs into Da-eum. She takes a walk on the beach and he drunkenly chaperones her. She worries about his fight with Seo-yeong and he doesn't understand why. She claims it is because she likes him. She then wonders why he worries for her. Once they get back, Agent Go takes Je-ha aside. She doesn't care about his relationship with Da-eum. However, she warns him not to hurt Seo-yeong again.
The next day is an off. Cheol-min and Jo head out for their shopping date. She is intense as usual, as she buys him a jacket to replace his burnt one. She accidentally calls him handsome and gets flustered.
Jun-byoung tries to drive Da-eum to the hospital but Je-ha refuses. Knowing that Je-ha hates driving, Jun-byoung thinks it is because he likes Da-eum.
Alone, Jun-byoung also feels guilty for taking Da-eum away from a professional manager like Agent Go. He decides to ask for tips from AD Hong.
While Da-eum's tests take place, Je-ha hangs out with Dr Kim. The doctor lets it slip that it is her birthday. Je-ha asks if there is a chance of survival and Kim looks sad. Dr Lee joins them and asks about the shoot. He advises Je-ha that when Da-eum smiles the brightest, she is hurting the most. Later, father and daughter have a mini birthday celebration and Dr Lee sadly promises to get her a chocolate cake next year.
Coincidentally, Reporter Noh arrives at the hospital but is turned away. As expected, he spots Da-eum and Je-ha and takes their photo. He then sends it to Seung-won.
Meanwhile, Da-eum takes Je-ha to her florist friend's shop. It is Eu-nae's memorial and they make a bouquet. They arrive at the cemetery and find Jin-yeo cleaning her plaque.
Once the day ends, Je-ha drops Da-eum home, and she asks if he still thinks that there is no love in the original story. He confesses he felt that way out of spite for his father. He tells her about his mother writing the script and thanks Da-eum for helping him figure it out. Before he leaves, he gives her flowers for her birthday.
Inside, Gyu-young has a cake for her. Da-eum doesn't make a wish, citing that it has already come true. Gyu-young teases her about the bouquet and doesn't think Da-eum's love for the mystery kisser is one-sided anymore. As for Je-ha, he tries to understand Eu-nae's thought process on writing the romantic dialogues.
Everyone returns to the location. Eun-ho approaches Da-eum. He knows that Je-ha and Da-eum like each other, having watched them the last few days. She reveals that she knows Je-ha likes her but it is complicated. Eun-ho is happy for her and respectfully backs down.
At the end of Our Movie Episode 8, Da-eum calls Je-ha. She wants to see the sunset with him but he needs to run to make it. He runs from the hotel to the beach and hopes he is not too late. He finally confesses that he wants to deny his feelings and isn't sure if he should even like her. But he does. They kiss.
The Episode Review
Our Movie Episode 8 seems to be doing its best to focus on Je-ha's redemption arc. But with only 4 episodes left, will it be enough to bury his past selfish actions? All signs point to yes since we get a glimpse of the ending in the very first chapter itself. Flashforwards show the movie being made, Je-ha and Da-eum being in a loving relationship and then Je-ha continuing to visit their couple spots after her death. Looks like they are able to overcome the rumours together.
This chapter also brings back the stylistic treatment which had awed all viewers in the beginning. A dreamy, white atmosphere surrounds our couple when they are at the flower shop, along with the usual philosophical discourse on love and death. The late-night beach walk looks romantic from the couple's POV while the same scene looks mundane from Eun-ho's eyes.
The sunset kiss involves all the typical K-drama kiss tropes, from soft, romantic music to a light breeze and slow motion. The black and white scene changing to colour when Je-ha runs symbolizes him finally taking the risks that make life worth living. But Namkoong's portrayal continues to irk viewers, given it has been 8 episodes and there is no change to his cold 'tsundere' demeanour despite his character growing. Hopefully, next weekend may be better for Je-ha.
We are also quite disappointed with the direction Seo-yeong's characterization has taken. She is far from the supportive mentor we thought she would be to Da-eum. Instead, it looks like Agent Go has changed her mind and has decided to back Seo-yeong again, but by putting down Da-eum. And with Da-eum being the innocent, childish girl whose existence is to teach the callous Je-ha how to be human, this show isn't doing any favours to its female characters.
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