Like Flowers in Sand Episode 10, titled “Endlessly Tangled, Persistently Intertwined”, premiered on January 18, 2023, on Netflix. Following Baek-du’s confession, Baek-du begins to give serious thought about the relationship. However, the investigation moves forward in full swing, and new clues come forth.
Like Flowers in Sand (모래에도 꽃이 핀다) is a South Korean drama series directed by Kim Jin-woo and written by Won Yoo-jung. Developed by KT Studio Genie and produced by Astory, the series stars Jang Dong-yoon and Lee Ju-myoung in the lead roles alongside Yoon Jong-seok, Kim Bo-ra, Lee Jae-joon, Lee Joo-seung and others.
The narrative of the show revolves around a group of young individuals striving to flourish in their lives amid the vibrant setting of Geosan’s ssireum city. In June 2023, AStory production company revealed the signing of a licensing agreement with Netflix for the global broadcasting rights of the series. The show now occupies the ENA’s Wednesday and Thursday 21:00 time slot, formerly held by Moon In The Day.
Scheduled for a total of 12 episodes, each has an approximate runtime of 60 minutes. The show is originally shot in Korean, however, it is also available with English subtitles.
-Like Flowers in Sand Episode 10 Recap Contains Spoilers-
The episode starts with Baek-du’s heartfelt confession. He reveals that he has romantic feelings for Du-sik and he likes her a lot. However, when Du-sik is about to give a reply, he stops her and asks her to think about it rather than answering promptly. Moreover, he also offers his help and asks her to let him help her out with the investigation to catch the culprit responsible for Chil-seong’s death.
Meanwhile, Baek-du’s mother gets drunk along with Jin-su’s mother at the restaurant. She is sad about the fact that Baek-du has been emotionally suffering for so long, and she could not recognise it. Moreover, Seok-hui gets suspicious of Baek-du and Du-sik’s relationship as he still thinks that she is the manager of the ssireum team and not his childhood friend. He discusses it with Jin-su, but he dismisses the conversation.
Later both Baek-du and Du-sik walk home after the practice when she asks him how did he realise his feelings. He reveals that he has liked hwe since childhood and almost for 30 years. Hyeon-uk suddenly appears, and Baek-du gets jealous of him, so he insists upon staying over for a cup of coffee. However, when Baek-du reveals that he is also part of the team now, Hyeon-uk opposes and challenges him to a drinking game. After a lot of drinking, it is decided that Baek-du will officially help them out with the investigation.
Jin-su also grows suspicious of Baek-du and Du-sik’s relationship but it gets confirmed when he sees them sneaking out of the stadium together. Seok-hui also notices them going inside a cafe together and approaches Jin-su on the road to inquire more about their relationship. However, Jin-su reveals that he thinks the girl is none other than Du-sik, but Seok-hui refuses to believe him. They both go to the cafe to confirm her identity.
In the cafe, the four of them, Baek-du, Du-sik, Hyeon-uk and Mi-ran get together to talk more about the investigation. But they were interrupted by Seok-Hui and Jin-su. Seok-hui Goes up to Du-sik and asks her if she is actually Du-sik to which she does not reply. He starts to ramble about things, and Du-sik strongly hints that she is, in fact, his childhood estranged friend Du-sik.
Like Flowers in Sand Episode 10 Review: Final Thoughts
In the latest episode, viewers were treated to an exhilarating blend of entertainment, substantial plot progression, and insightful character development that left them on the edge of their seats. Simultaneously, the intricate web of relationships among the characters was delicately explored, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the dynamics at play. Whether it was the blossoming of new connections, the resolution of longstanding tensions, or the emergence of unforeseen alliances, the episode skillfully wove together the intricate threads of interpersonal relationships.
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