180 Degree Longitude Passes Through Us - Episode 8 Reaction
Added 2022-12-18 12:30:55 +0000 UTC
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I think the ending could have been way better. Showing Wang live up to his dreams away from his mother, owning up to his true identity and eventually understanding why In was In, could have brought a much better closure to the series. The lessons that are just subtitles, in the end, should have been visualized.
Shreyasee
2023-06-08 16:37:06 +0000 UTCOMG ! Yeah I totally understand what you mean my god and yeah me too it's just so interesting hearing and having those conversations !!!!! sending lots of love <333
2309
2022-12-22 11:28:50 +0000 UTCI wholeheartedly agree with you and the fact that the cinematography, visuals and symbolism were great. However, I needed the story to be a bit tighter. If you leave the audience to pick up the pieces and try to come up with character intentions, then the outcome becomes too vast. And what of those who might not be able to relate to In’s plight. We can because we are and have been in his shoes, but there are many people who might see this and have no idea what In’s character is about. It was just a bit too vague for me. Otherwise, I agree with your comments and definitely think the story is important. Personally, again, I think it would have benefitted from a shorter more concise story/script. Thanks so much for the comment, though. I love hearing people’s thoughts on the shows I don’t necessarily end up loving since it’s rare. 😄💛
ReactionsByJavi
2022-12-22 01:33:07 +0000 UTCsorry this is long but yeah Wang felt like a brat a really lost brat like how are you trying to live through your dad and falling in love with his best friend but I kinda rethought about it when he acknowledged it during dinner you know that moment when he said and what if it’s In ? I was like oh so you know that’s crazy right okay and after I just like I said earlier I felt like no matter what was going on between the two it was here and it felt strong and mutual like that tension idk if you remember but damn them sitting next to each other and In grabbing his hand in the backyard and the tension right after ok I’m going to stop so sorry this is so long but wow fascinating how you interpret it that way I would have never thought when I clicked on that poll that we’ll be here once again for thank you for your reactions love them always oh I wish I could literally call you and talk about this cause I really be watching shows with you like your my friend lol love youuuuu 🫂
2309
2022-12-22 01:12:21 +0000 UTCLike mom like the other two have so many conflicts loving her son being so close yet so far from him a little homophobia cause it was subtle yeah queen we saw you side eyeing and turning that camera off when the gays were kissing 🥴 but you could feel how hurt she must have felt about her ex husband her son and how it’s easier to point at your friend that your husband once loved then processing the lost of your husband specially in those circumstances and seeing your son slipping in your hands not that he ever was but you get what I’m saying she was going through A LOT I could talk about it all day it was beautiful well I interpreted in a total different way so I enjoyed oh wait + (I’m sorry 🫠)
2309
2022-12-22 01:08:52 +0000 UTCWang and him for me their feelings no matter what it was because it’s here you could feel it maybe it’s nostalgia , love and or confusion idk from the beginning I knew that it would just not work but whatever was going on it was challenging In in a way nobody ever did before and it was interesting to see them have conversations and damn that chemistry was good here’s the thing I wish I could have a conversation and talk about this show the artworks in the spaces and what it meant , the books they were reading and how In giving it to Wang meant also soo much, the symbolism of the cinematography the constant “wall” between them in the room like those shots were sooo omg the way space the music the light was use it’s crazy cause it’s the first time we don’t agree on something and I’m shook sorry I’m doing too much but to me at the end it was just showcasing how lost and scared the three of them were , + ( I wrote that in my notes lol )
2309
2022-12-22 01:03:23 +0000 UTCWow well damn ok So this going to be long but hey here’s what I thought tell what do you think cause I love hearing your opinions!!! Well I didn’t saw In has a coward I saw him as someone that was hurt lost and didn’t want to hurt anyone but ended up hurting himself someone with a lot of fear idk maybe cause as someone that is in the closet I saw a lot of me just keeping your feelings your thoughts to yourself (I’m talking about the situation with the father here) Coward is a strong word but the way they portrayed it for me just looking at his journey I kinda understand why he is so “to himself” like being with himself his own thoughts which I felt like it was the reason why we didn’t see his point of view his thoughts from the beginning hearing all the stories I saw a lot of internal homophobia just the way he reacts and talk about certain situations when he talked about being bestfriends with Seam and having the mom coming and asking cause she wanted to get with him I wondered if he had feelings for him before even she came into the picture I could completely wrong but to me it’s just him not coming to term with his sexuality and we all know how it’s a huge journey as someone who is in the closet and doubt myself my identity not talking, staying by myself constantly like if I could run away and not talk about it I would so I have so much love and compassion for his character it’s just I could see how hard that journey felt and how he never even try to get in … + ( sorry it’s so long )
2309
2022-12-22 00:58:54 +0000 UTC😊💛
ReactionsByJavi
2022-12-18 21:00:31 +0000 UTCI understand your viewpoint about Wang and the way In is portrayed and their relationship. I saw it differently though. I do believe that In and Wang had feelings for each other and it was history repeating itself with In not being able to accept Wang's feelings like he couldn't accept Siam's. For me it was two things that were significant. When In holds on to Wang's arm after Wang asks him if he should stay a few episodes ago and then the hug this episode. I could feel the longing. In took small steps to show his feelings for Wang. I think it was his internalized issues regarding his sexuality that didn't allow him to accept Siam's feelings. Now with Wang I think it's the combination of this and also his guilt over what happened in the past. I do understand In and his struggles but to me he is a coward. I also didn't see Wang yelling at him at the end as a way to blame him for what happened with Siam but instead trying to directly confront him about his guilt and fear that he still hasn't dealt with. The way In was backing up was so well done because he is literally deflecting everything physically. I'm not saying it was the best way to go about it but I think Wang wants In to be able to face it so that can move on and be free. And the conversation they have before Wang leaves is Wang basically saying that he knows In is not ready to let go and even if he stays and tries to pursue him it won't work because they will both be miserable. Wang can't make In change only In can do this for himself. It's really heartbreaking to me. In is basically a prisoner in that big house because he will never be able to properly deal with his feelings and the guilt. But Wang being young and willing to go for what he wants still has time. I think he also wanted that for In. I think this really resonated with me because I feel like In in a lot of ways. I am also prone to deflection and have a hard time being honest about my feelings and worry that I will be stuck in life and not get to experience many things because of this. Especially because I'm also nearing In's age. Sorry for the essay 😅 I had a lot of thoughts about this series. I do agree that the acting was great and so was the music especially in those tense moments.
Jasmine
2022-12-18 17:11:12 +0000 UTC
