49 (2013)

Probably the best japanese drama, i've seen in a long time, with ghosts, highschool problems, great acting, comedy, drag queens, stardom, and the personal monologues and advice of wisdom from the dead. LOVED IT! I can't think of a better cast, why hasn't Sato Shori, done more roles he's amazing, it beats kill me heal me, Jekyll and Hyde all the others where they've been possessed or have multiple personalities, and at times it's so heart wrenching, you feel for the Father and the Son, and at times hate their cocast who make it so awkward for either of them. Or then you love them for bringing them to theri senses. If anything I will always love that ending!

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This is one of the best dramas I have seen in a long time for several reasons.(I don't even ususally write reviews but I made an account just to rate and write this because this drama was so good)

This drama has everything: lovable chraracters, great humor, deep meaningful plot, interesting supernatural power usage, wonderful character development, cross dressing, love triangle and just completely entertaining from the beginning to the end!

If you are a fan of high school dramas this is a must watch, you will love this, I can't wait to rewatch this unsubbed once my Japanese is better

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Father & Son

Not knowing what to watch, after finally dropping about 5 dramas after 3/4 episodes, I started this one because it was on the top of my PTW list. I said to myself: I'll give it a go, the episodes are short! I ended up binge watching it in an afternoon! And loved every second of it.

49 is the number of day a soul wanders on Earth after death. In this case it is the father who became ghost after saving his son in a car accident. The father borrows his son's body in order to sort out some unfinished business with his family. Both son and father get more than they bargained for from this soul infestation. While the father realizes he'd been wasting his life on work, his son discovers the joy of life and friends and being confident.

The drama deals with heavy topics of life, death and grief, love, friendship, school and bullying but it is an easy watch. The father in his son's body goes around with adult's attitude, taking no nonsense from other kids making them respect him and therefore his son. He wants to make his son's life in school better. Soon the father enlists the help of his son's slight acquaintances from school creating a tight and varied group of friends. This is what high school should be but it is not. Therefore the tag is fantasy!!!! But one can dream that kids could be nice to each other and not eaten up by jealousy and envy! Sometimes the watch is a bit uncomfortable especially when the father in his son's body interacts with the mother. The father is full of regrets about neglecting his family just to give them a good life and he still has strong feelings for his wife!

The main actor is amazing: I think he was 17 when he filmed this. The transitions from father to son were flawless and you could see who was in charge of the body just by slight changes in posture and facial micro expressions! Amazing. The rest of the cast is just as good! The basketball team, in order to help the son's sister, create an idol-like group Chicken Basket who perform in a club! They are simply incredible!

This drama is a gem, deftly striking the balance between the fun and the serious! I hope that the main actor has a great career. He amply deserves it! Go watch this, you won't regret it!

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Easy Watch, Good acting by Sato Shori

LIKES:
Tackled death and depression in a more uplifting way, than in most dramas.
ML was really good at playing two people.
The female Lead & 2FL were decent actresses.
The parents weren’t annoying (mother)
Good music, but nothing outstanding.
cinematography; lighting, colour palette, all good.
Wardrobe was suitable in all aspects.
Glad they didn’t take the father loving wife too far, due to the body. Same with father and high school girls.

DISLIKES:
Writing:
Rushed ending, not really satisfying for Sachi & Dan pairing or for the friends.
No end of episode warning/help message, regarding the attempted suicide moment(s). That’s irresponsible on so many levels.
Seemed like they made fun of crossdressing men.
Production:
Shaking camera and zooming in too close.
Directing:
During basketball or other important moments, reactions WAY too slow.
FX:
The baby bump looked like a basketball under clothing. The wounds not realistic and brushed off by writers having character say it was due to youth making healing faster.

OVERALL:
I did enjoy the show throughout and anyone could watch it, no age restriction needed. It was an easy watch and the message about friendship and love was nice. I could watch it again and do recommend it to others who like body switch shows or high school friendship dramas. However pacing issues resulting in an incomplete storyline and the camera issues, plus the concept seemed like a rip off from American movie 17 Again (with Zac Efron) become the reason why it’s just a 5/10.

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Посмотрела одним вечером, благо серии по 25 минут и решила все ж написать. А решила, потому что из последней череды "дурных", кричащих, бестолковых японских дорам про школу, эта оставила хорошее послевкусие отсутствием всего этого. Интересная, жизненная, хотя с фантастической предпосылкой история. Нормально сыгранная молодым джонисовским поколением, что вселяет надежду в это самое поколение. Не Нобуто, конечно, но младшим братиком сойдет.

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