Your Home (2020)

Amazing Cinematography and Good Characterization

This might be a little bit long but if you're unsure because of the review if you want to watch this, you can read this :)

tl;dr (if this ends up being too long for some people to read):
it's a 'relief break' show with an unrealistic storyline but realistic characterization. The cinematography is beautiful as well as the cast. No plot trigger characters :)

I think the reason why I'm writing this is because of how low some of the reviews are and I actually found the drama pretty good.
I understand why people rated this show pretty low as there wasn't any plot to see and it seemed to be 'directionless' but I enjoyed this drama. It's short and gives you a lot of the feels.
I would recommend this for people who needed, 'relief breaks' because I know a lot of the drama could be well, overfilled with drama. It can be exhausting when there's too much drama happening but this one is chill and I guess nothing big really happens until the very end of the season which indicates the confirmation of a second season.
This is also a very unrealistic (but in some ways realistic) and cliche drama as we are seen with characters whose parents are absent and no prejudice could be seen (which is sadly not the case in real life). There is also Bart's fast-paced model progression which we know in real would not be the case as it is hard to find a job and progress in Manila especially if you're new.

Now what I really want to say is how beautifully they captured the Philippines. The cinematography they show in the province is beautiful and realistically portrayed the locals as they only take what is enough for them (of course not everyone is like that) but Manila is also beautifully shot and it gave me a new perspective on Manila (I've been to Manila and have not had the best experiences).

Okay, now the cast is no doubt attractive and could act (though their beauty was one of the main things that carried the show). I think they really focused on Renz when it came to aesthetics as most of his scenes is very, 'you'll fall in love with me', (it's very true. i've fallen for him haha). His drunk scene on the first few episodes was well shot and even where he taught Kurt's character, Bart how to use a chopstick. Brendalynne was my favourite character, she could be irritating for some people since her personality is so big but she was lovable to me. She was always there for Bart and comforted him plus he made him laugh when he was sad!!

The characterization for the most part could be argued as the only realistic thing in this drama. I think it's true especially because this drama is centred around self-discovery and self-growth. I'm not sure if anyone noticed but there was no third party to ruin the two's developing love for each other (I guess Josh could be one but not really). Josh's character development where he comes into acceptance of Bart and Bryce's relationship is worth watching for.
Now if you're wondering what I meant by, 'plot-trigger characters' are characters who are only there to trigger another character's feelings.
I love how they didn't use Edward or Josh as a triggering plot character to make Bart or Bryce realize their feelings for each other and it was one of the things that developed over time (cause realistically, we don't have someone whose main purpose in our life is to make us realize we love someone. We somehow just realize it). As much as some people wanted Edward to go on a date with Bart and 'coincidentally' Bryce comes in and gets all jealous and that's when he realized he was in love with Bart or vice versa with Bryce and Josh, it didn't happen. I was actually somewhat relieved as I always see it in other dramas so it was just another one of those, 'wow, that's different. I'm going to keep watching.'

Anyways, this is a pretty good drama for those who needed a break but at the same time wanting to keep watching dramas. It's short and could be finished in one sitting.

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Plot promissor, mas do meio ao fim tudo é só cansativo

Your Home começou de um modo que me deixou meio animada pela história bonitinha. Bart, o garoto que mora na província e Bryce, o garoto que mora na capital. Um é sonhador e ama sua casa, o outro é sozinho e super frustrado, mesmo que tenha tudo. Eles se encontram e Bryce é todo arrogante, o que já diminuiu consideravelmente o meu interesse original, mas eles acabam se entendendo em algum momento, tanto que Bryce acaba dizendo que, se o sonho de Bart era ir para a capital, ele conseguiria um estágio pra ele lá. Certo, o Bart realmente acaba indo pra Manila e vira um modelo assim como o Bryce. Aí tá um cenário super promissor pra desenvolver muuuuita coisa, mas eu senti que eles só ficavam se enrolando e jogando umas cenas aleatórias que pareciam recortes sem nexo de algo maior.

Eu até que gostei bastante do drama, as interações dos personagens são ótimas, mas nada pareceu fazer muito sentido num contexto geral, então tudo que eu pude fazer foi aproveitar a beleza do Bryce (tenho problemas com cabelos compridos, ai) e as poucas cenas de interação romântica deles, porque num geral tudo parecia um grande bromance. Além de o final ter sido confuzíssimo, as reações do Bart são exageradas e a última cena não explica em nada qual foi a real decisão do Bryce, foi só um clichezão jogado do nada pra dar a sensação de que terminou tudo bem.

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It's not THAT bad.

So, right before watching this series I decided to read some reviews. (I mostly read reviews for spoilers jiiji) And most people like really gave bad reviews. I'm not saying what they said wasn't true, but... well.
So, I'm (maybe) going to be a little blunt.
Music. I really, really enjoyed every song they mixed in the series. And the OST.
Acting. Well, I kind of liked the crying scenes. I liked most of the acting but Angelica Radaza , Brendalynne , was sometimes a little excessive. Still, I really enjoyed her character and I know that in future roles she'll be better! As for main characters, well, pretty good.
Story. Huh, well yes, it was a little directionless and the story could've been disclosed better. As for the teachings of the story (which were various) I really like and appreciate.
Overall, I feel like this story was more made to convey a message than just for entertainment purposes.

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