My Liberation Notes
My Liberation Notes

My Liberation Notes

2022TV ShowEnded1 SeasonKorean

Three siblings, exhausted by the monotony of day-to-day adulthood, seek to find fulfillment and freedom from their unremarkable lives.

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IMDb8.5/10
Google Users97%
Director: Kim Seok-yoonGenres: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life

Plot Summary

The series follows three siblings and a mysterious outsider living in Sanpo Village, all feeling trapped by their mundane lives. Yeom Mi-jeong, the youngest sibling, feels alienated and yearns for liberation. Her older siblings, Chang-hee and Ki-jeong, also struggle with their own dissatisfactions. Their lives begin to change when a new, enigmatic figure, Mr. Gu, arrives in their quiet village, sparking unexpected connections and a shared journey towards breaking free from their existential burdens.

Critical Reception

My Liberation Notes received widespread critical acclaim for its poignant storytelling, realistic portrayal of characters, and exploration of existential themes. Audiences and critics alike praised its subtle yet powerful narrative, nuanced performances, and profound examination of human connection and the search for meaning in everyday life. The drama was particularly lauded for its relatable depiction of the struggles and aspirations of ordinary people.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its deeply relatable characters and realistic portrayal of struggles.
  • Commended for its profound exploration of existential themes and the human desire for liberation.
  • Lauded for its subtle storytelling and nuanced, powerful performances.

Google audience: Viewers overwhelmingly appreciated the drama's realistic and introspective approach to life's challenges, finding the characters and their journeys deeply moving and cathartic. Many highlighted the series' ability to capture the quiet desperation and profound longing for connection and freedom that resonates with everyday experiences.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for numerous awards at the Baeksang Arts Awards, including Best Drama, Best Actress (Kim Ji-won), and Best Supporting Actor (Son Suk-ku). Won Best Drama Series at the Director's Cut Awards.

Fun Fact

The nickname 'Sanpo' (산포) used for the village in the drama is a wordplay on 'sanpohada' (산포하다), meaning to let go or release, reflecting the series' central theme of liberation.

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ParkMin

ParkMin

The cinematography and visuals were great although they went overboard with tilted shots and angles, surpassing their creative limits. The drama had a decent melodic score that blended with the shots just okay but no particular track stood ...