Title: Mitaraike, Enjou Suru, Burn The House Down
Episodes: 8
Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Melodrama, Family, Drama, Romance, Tragedy
Story: 7 out of 10
Characters: 7 out of 10
Cinematography: 7 out of 10
Japanese Drama Burn The House Down is a revenge drama
Story
After their family home was burnt down and her mother was accused of doing it, Anzu’s life was turned upside down: her father married her mother’s best friend and left them to fend for themselves, as their mother suffered from amnesia and was hospitalized. Thirteen years later, Anzu disguises herself and is hired to work as a maid for her new stepmother, while harboring her plan for revenge.
Japanese Drama Burn The House Down is a revenge melodrama.
The story is pretty intense at first, with the main character trying hard to find evidence that her stepmother had ruined her life. Her old crush who was trying to bring her down was another enjoyable element.
Unfortunately, and despite the interesting characters, especially the side ones, the drama started getting boring and overcomplicated for no reason.
The romance was, in addition, awkward, as the whole plot was focused on the revenge part, thus, not leaving any room for any romantic progress between the leads.
Characters
Anzu is a hard-working girl who has been the sole support of her family since she was very young. The sole purpose that keeps her going is her plan to prove that her mother is innocent and to take revenge on the woman who stole her life.
Nagano Mei gave an intense performance.
Watch Nagano Mei in her other drama J Drama 3 Nen A Kumi
Makiko is Anzu’s step mother. She is an influencer who pretends to be having the perfect life, when, in reality, she is just putting up a performance. She is constantly aiming to gain more and is never content.
Suzuki Kyoka was enjoyable.
Yuzu is Anzu’s little sister. She has been shielded and protected by her older sister, often considered as the weak one. However, she is stronger than Anzu thinks.
Tsunematsu Yuri was adorable.
Watch Tsunematsu Yuri in her other drama JDrama Imawa no Kuni no Alice Season 2
Kiichi is Makiko’s older son. He has isolated himself in his room, not being able to come out. He is cynical and cold.
Kudo Asuka gave an emotional performance.
Watch Kudo Asuka’s other works JDrama Natsuzora and JDrama Nippon Noir- Detective Y’s Rebellion
Shinji is Kiichi’s little brother. He is trying hard to be perfect and succeed, just as his mother expects him to. He has a sweet and carrying character.
Nakagawa Taishi was very sweet.
Watch Nakagawa Taishi’s other dramas JDrama Natsuzora and JDrama «Water Polo Yankees»
Cinematography
The pace was okay and the twists were well handled, as well as the flashbacks.
Overall
My overall rating for the Japanese Drama Burn The House Down is 6.5 out of 10. After a while, the twists got frustrating.
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