We Are All Trying Here

a pretty heavy psychological drama. it follows hwang dongman, who feels left behind after spending 20 years without making his directorial debut, and byeon eun-a, a producer carrying the scars of being abandoned by her mother. in the middle of a toxic film industry, they find each other and slowly become each other's support system. the title couldn't be more fitting. everyone is struggling with their own fears and emotional burdens, which makes the story feel layered and complex. half of the episodes had me crying. a lot of the dialogue genuinely feels like a warm hug. the only thing that felt a little off was that scene where eun-a pulls dongman into her cardigan. i get that it was supposed to feel comforting, but idk it came across more weird than heartwarming... i mean, there are plenty of other ways to show affection, why go with that one??? other than that, the last episode felt way too rushed. but yeah, overall i liked it.