Chocolate, South Korean Drama on Netflix.

If you want a relaxing well acted drama series, Chocolate may be just what you were looking for.  As far as casting in concerned the producers were right on. 

The five leads were incredible and believable.  Ha Ji-Won as Moon Cha-Young, the little girl who was hungry and became an excellent cheft; Yoon Kye-Sang,  as Lee Kang, the neural surgeon; his half brother Lee Jun, also a neural surgeon, played by Jang Seung-Jo, who we have seen in many recent dramas; and the rest of the cast that you can find on Wikipedia.

Although the story surrounds two children who at a one time meeting became instant friends, the actual story expands to be more than just a typical Korean drama.  The primary focus is a hospital conglomerate, but most of the story surrounds a hospice where patients are sent to live our their last days.

It is done tastefully and if South Korea cares for their terminally ill patients as in this movie, I have to say I am very impressed. 

Leaving this world as a child, a young adult, both girl and boy, as an older patient, a grandfather it all blends together so well, and melts your heart. It is not at all scary but heart felt and touching to see how the staff cares for and loves their patients.

At the same time, those caring for the patients need care as well.  The story of hospice care and how it changes the lives of those who happen to work there is remarkable.

For anyone working in hospice, just imagine if you could establish a center where terminally ill patients can pass on enjoying the last days of their lives, with family, friends, hospital staff and because of a chef creating the food they love.

It may be too good to be true, but it could be a goal that could be reached if sufficient funding is available. 

Additionally, the writers included little hints here and there that one's destiny is at times an answer to prayer.  

Check this one out on Netfix.  

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