Drama Review: Bokutachi ga Yarimashita (The Fugitives)
I know I haven't reviewed the third, fourth and fifth book from the Crossfire Series. I think the file is somewhere but I couldn't find the motivation to actually search for it.
I don't usually review all dramas and books that I've watched or read, but these two books and this drama was constantly bugging my mind to the point that my brain is running full speed pouring out thoughts after thoughts and kept me from sleeping, I knew I just had to write it down.
I like how the drama portray that after committing a crime, its hard to brush it off - especially when people got killed. The constant guilt will always get you. And I like how they showed that in the end they properly atoned for their sins.
It’s also cool that they showed that even after 10 years, after getting out of jail, there’s no way you can forget about it because I think that’s kind of the reality. Like when Ichihashi came from the dead and said he's a betrayer and handed him the knife. I think that actually showed a good point where their nightmare will constantly haunt them. But instead of showing only that, I think the hallucination (on a different time frame) should show Ichihashi, again coming back from the dead, saying “Don't beat yourself too hard” and made Tobio feel better, and able to move on like what his friends are doing.
I also like how even though Renko said she's gonna wait for him but she didn't because in reality, not everyone is willing to wait that long, and in this society, people who got out of jail will be scrutinised badly - like how it showed when he was forced to quit the water company. So it's quite logical that she chose a normal life and moved on because I think this is what majority of the society will choose to do.
That being said, Koyoi is quite admirable for getting through with the pregnancy even though still in first year of high school, and still ended up with Isami - who had a criminal record. But I guess to show the hardship of a high school mother and a criminal’s wife is not what this drama is about.
However, I don't like how this drama said “It's okay if that's how he wants to spend his money.” Because if he ran out of money, he will create trouble to himself; and others - stealing, swindling, etc. Yes, you have desires and you're the one who worked for it, but it's also your responsibility to use it wisely. I'm not saying you can't use it for an expensive champagne in a cabaret club, but instead of buying it 5 times a month, maybe just once or twice. We should take what happened to Maru as an exemplary. We have to have a good financial planning and be mindful of our own expenses. Be a responsible adult. #adulting101withYukari
Also, I might be wrong, but did Ichihashi reflect on his actions? Did he actually know what he did was wrong? Yes, he mentioned about realising that people start treating him badly now that he's weak and disabled. He also recognised the people who treated him nicely even with his current condition. He also acknowledge Tobio whom he thought of weak and have no confidence is actually someone who lived his life proudly. But when he said he's annoyed (more like, hate) of people who have no self-confidence are always unsatisfied with what they have ... like, is that why he's been bullying these people; forcing them into fighting each other? In the end, he didn't reflect on that, and also maybe acknowledge that he shouldn't label everyone as rubbish..?
Also, why is Paisen still alive tho? I thought he’s supposed to get a death sentence because of the bombing? Not to mention, the homicide after?
Anyway it's a good drama; it’s not excruciatingly slow. I have to applause for the variety of things they have to offer for each episode, though, I wouldn't say they're necessary.
I don't usually review all dramas and books that I've watched or read, but these two books and this drama was constantly bugging my mind to the point that my brain is running full speed pouring out thoughts after thoughts and kept me from sleeping, I knew I just had to write it down.
I like how the drama portray that after committing a crime, its hard to brush it off - especially when people got killed. The constant guilt will always get you. And I like how they showed that in the end they properly atoned for their sins.
It’s also cool that they showed that even after 10 years, after getting out of jail, there’s no way you can forget about it because I think that’s kind of the reality. Like when Ichihashi came from the dead and said he's a betrayer and handed him the knife. I think that actually showed a good point where their nightmare will constantly haunt them. But instead of showing only that, I think the hallucination (on a different time frame) should show Ichihashi, again coming back from the dead, saying “Don't beat yourself too hard” and made Tobio feel better, and able to move on like what his friends are doing.
I also like how even though Renko said she's gonna wait for him but she didn't because in reality, not everyone is willing to wait that long, and in this society, people who got out of jail will be scrutinised badly - like how it showed when he was forced to quit the water company. So it's quite logical that she chose a normal life and moved on because I think this is what majority of the society will choose to do.
That being said, Koyoi is quite admirable for getting through with the pregnancy even though still in first year of high school, and still ended up with Isami - who had a criminal record. But I guess to show the hardship of a high school mother and a criminal’s wife is not what this drama is about.
However, I don't like how this drama said “It's okay if that's how he wants to spend his money.” Because if he ran out of money, he will create trouble to himself; and others - stealing, swindling, etc. Yes, you have desires and you're the one who worked for it, but it's also your responsibility to use it wisely. I'm not saying you can't use it for an expensive champagne in a cabaret club, but instead of buying it 5 times a month, maybe just once or twice. We should take what happened to Maru as an exemplary. We have to have a good financial planning and be mindful of our own expenses. Be a responsible adult. #adulting101withYukari
Also, I might be wrong, but did Ichihashi reflect on his actions? Did he actually know what he did was wrong? Yes, he mentioned about realising that people start treating him badly now that he's weak and disabled. He also recognised the people who treated him nicely even with his current condition. He also acknowledge Tobio whom he thought of weak and have no confidence is actually someone who lived his life proudly. But when he said he's annoyed (more like, hate) of people who have no self-confidence are always unsatisfied with what they have ... like, is that why he's been bullying these people; forcing them into fighting each other? In the end, he didn't reflect on that, and also maybe acknowledge that he shouldn't label everyone as rubbish..?
Also, why is Paisen still alive tho? I thought he’s supposed to get a death sentence because of the bombing? Not to mention, the homicide after?
Anyway it's a good drama; it’s not excruciatingly slow. I have to applause for the variety of things they have to offer for each episode, though, I wouldn't say they're necessary.