Love Untangled

In this article, I offer you a brief review of a touching and nostalgic film available on Netflix: Love Untangled.

Love Untangled takes us back to 1998, in Busan, South Korea, where young high school student Park Se-ri feels constantly embarrassed by her curly hair. For her, this difference is an obstacle to her desire to seduce Kim Hyun, her crush and that of half the girls in high school. Like many teenagers, she believes that she has to change in order to be loved. But life has its surprises, and the arrival of a new student, Han Yoon-seok, will turn her plans and ideas about love upside down.

The film tenderly depicts the little dramas of adolescence: social pressure, fear of rejection, but also the excitement of first love. The relationship between Se-ri and Yoon-seok develops naturally, starting as friendship and slowly becoming romantic. Their bond is both heartwarming and touching, and each scene shows how liberating authenticity and self-acceptance can be.

Visually, Love Untangled is a veritable time capsule. The costumes, music, and atmosphere of 1990s South Korea are carefully recreated, reinforcing the nostalgia and warm atmosphere of high school.

Admittedly, the plot may seem simple and there are a few clichés of the genre, but the film's strength lies in its characters and the message it conveys.

Ultimately, what makes Love Untangled so enjoyable is the feeling that you are not alone with your doubts and insecurities. Se-ri shows you that you don't have to change to be loved, and that there is real beauty in accepting yourself as you are. If you're looking for a film that will make you smile, warm your heart, and remind you that sometimes the simplest things are the most beautiful... this is just what you need.