Heaven's Postman is actually a very good movie. The story is sweet, meaningful, and a little weird....... Han Hyojoo's acting is pretty good. I've seen her in Ijamae (with Lee Junki). I think she's better in this movie. Jaejoong's acting is not bad either. At some parts, he looked a little awkward and artificial, but I really loved his eyes.
OK, let me try to organize here.
How about let's start with the plot and story line？ Oh before I start, I should mention, I watched a fancam, Chinese sub version. So the quality wasn't the best. English sub version is not out yet.
Jaejoong plays Shin Jaejoon/Yu. (Han Jaejoon is actually Jaejoong's birth name, given by his biological parents. then he was adopted by his current parents and they named him Kim Jaejoong). Jaejoon is a wealthy and not-so-nice person (too typical). Before the story began, he got into a car accident and is in a coma. While his in a coma, his spirit made a deal with god. god agrees to let him stay in a coma and serve as "heaven's postman". There's a special mailbox where people who need to relieve their pain and express their longing to the dead can drop off a letter. Jaejoon's job is to read the letters and help these people move on. At the mailbox, Jaejoon meets Jo Hana/Saki, who comes to drop off a letter. Also, only people who are in pain because they cannot let go of the dead can see Jaejoon.
Jo Hana, played by Han Hyojoo, is a bright and cheerful with no job. She fell in love with a married man, but that man died. She's very angry at the man because he did not tell her that he is married already, so she wrote hateful letters and put them in the mailbox.
Jaejoon is attracted by Hana and invites her to become a Heaven's Postman with him. At first, she does not believe him and thinks that Jaejoon is a ghost. But after confirming with a coffee shop lady who can also see Jaejoon, she believes him and eventually joined his work. They do many good things that helped relieve other's pain. And because of the time with Jaejoon, Hana can slowly let go of her dead lover. Jaejoon and Hana fall in love. But as Hana starts forget her dead lover, she realizes that sometimes she can't see Jaejoon anymore. Jaejoon finally tells her the truth that if she forgets her dead lover she will no longer be able to see him.
On their final mission together, their target is a father who believes that his son hates even till the day his son died. Hana decides to record a fake testament which says that the son has forgiven his father. But Jaejoon, knowing his time is short, reveals the truth. He no longer wants to use lie to comfort other people. The father is angry, and Hana and Jaejoon argue. A few days later, Jaejoon leaves the earth and goes back to face god. Before he left, he leaves a letter to Hana expressing his gratitude and love.
Back into god's office, Jaejoon tells god that he's position is revealed therefore according to their agreement he should die now. But surprisingly, god tells Jaejoon that he can live again because he was able to help people and love. Jaejoon asks god what will happen to his memory as a heaven's postman and what will happen to Hana. god answers that to Jaejoon this will all be a dream and to Hana it's all real. Jaejoon returns to earth and meets Hana again at a post office...
That's a pretty detailed summary of the movie. The only thing I want to add is that, viewers and Hana do not know that only some people can see Jaejoon until more than half way into the movie. Viewers and Hana also do not know that the real Jaejoon is in a coma until the end. About 30-40 min into the movie, Jaejoon has a short, 3-5 sentence conversation with god, only no nows that he is talking to god.
I think Han Hyojoo did a really really good job in the drama. Especially the parts when Hana slowly begins to realize the Jaejoon is a ghost and that she will not be able to see him. Also, there are part, to show that other people can't see Jaejoon, Hyojoo had to act like someone is there and talk/push/etc. someone when in fact there's no one. She did well showing her happiness as well, when she is able to help others.
Jaejoong's character is very cold and generally lacks emotions. He never cried or smiled. For the most part, he's acting is natural. He has a very powerful/emotional/captivating gaze and a very sexy and heart-rending voice. he looked super handsome in the movie lol.
The scenes in the movie are all very pretty, especially the endless grassy hill with one red mailbox. The kiss scene was beautiful too. but I don't want Jaejoong oppa to be kissing some random girl lol. I should make myself clear, I don't mean that I want him to kiss Hangeng oppa, Yunho oppa, or etc. either. There are some scenes/lines that gave me goose-bumps lol. But I think if Jaejoong oppa say stuff like that to me I will be very happy :)
Well, I think overall Heaven's Postman is a good movie!
Jaejoong oppa, fighting!!! Can't wait to see your Japanese drama.
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