Shot Analysis: Broken Mirror (15 August 22)

This shot. Nabi, Jaeeon, two sculptures and shattered glass. The focus starts on NB then to the mirror, capturing the reflections.



One sculpture is crouching mirroring NB who tries to bury her feelings. Another one is standing, hugging itself mirroring JE who is holding his feelings for NB. And shattered glass, reflecting their relationship that is growing and torn apart. This happens fast, I missed it on my first watch but it truly showed me again that Nevertheless is detailed and so thoughtful.



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