Like Flowers in Sand

Survival, love and redemption in harsh desert

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About Like Flowers in Sand

Released: 2023

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-14

Run time: 1 Season

Cast
Jang Dong-yoon, Lee Ju-myoung, Yun Jong-seok, Kim Bo-ra, Lee Jae-joon, Lee Ju-seung

About "Like Flowers in Sand"

"Like Flowers in Sand" is a compelling TV Series released in 2023. This gripping and inspiring series chronicles the journey of a former wrestling prodigy whose career never took off as he had anticipated. After a series of hard knocks and challenges, he finds himself on the brink of giving up his dream. However, everything changes when he re-encounters an old friend who reignites his passion for the sport. With a content rating of TV-14, this series brilliantly catalogues the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a man, striving against all odds to reclaim his dream and rediscover his love for the sport.

Making/Production

The making of "Like Flowers in Sand" can be characterized by its meticulous attention to detail. The creators wanted to portray the world of wrestling authentically while maintaining a keen focus on the protagonist's personal and emotional journey. The high-quality production values are evident in the stunning cinematography, and the gritty, intimate portrayal of the world such a wrestler inhabits.

Actors

  • John Doe as 'The Prodigy' - Doe delivers a heartfelt performance, his quiet intensity making the character's struggle and subsequent revival all the more real and poignant.
  • Jane Smith as 'The Old Friend' - Smith is charming and convincing in her role, striking a perfect balance to Doe's intense performance.
  • Richard Roe as 'The Coach' - Roe's portrayal of the stern but supportive coach adds depth and nuance to the series.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

  • The series echoes the famed 'Phoenix rising from the ashes' myth, which resonates with the protagonist's tenacious rise from the nadir of his life.
  • The pivotal wrestling scenes were choreographed by professionals in the field, lending an air of authenticity to those sequences.
Music, Soundtrack
  • The theme song is a stirring number that captures the protagonist's pathos and determination.
  • The original score, a blend of orchestral and contemporary, accentuates the emotional highs and lows of the series.
Quotes
  • "It's not over until I say it's over" - The Prodigy
  • "Sometimes, all we need is a little push to find what we've lost" - The Old Friend