I cannot believe how cruel the family is in this episode of Sugar, Yes, Please!. The mother stands there with her arms crossed smiling while her daughter is tied up and beaten. The father laughs maniacally holding a bowl. It is terrifying to watch them gang up on her. The only slight hope is that rich guy arriving at the end, hopefully he saves her from this hell.
The cinematography in Sugar, Yes, Please! tells the whole story without needing much dialogue. The bright, clean shots of the rich protagonist contrast sharply with the dirty, shadowy angles used in the kidnapping scene. You can feel the despair of the girl in the Hello Kitty sweater just by the lighting. The sudden appearance of the savior at the door was a perfect cliffhanger moment.
Watching the brother character in Sugar, Yes, Please! made my blood boil. He acts so aggressive towards his sister, forcing water on her and yelling. It is strange because earlier he seemed normal walking outside. Maybe he is being forced by the parents? Either way, seeing the girl tied up and crying while the older woman laughs is too much to handle. I need the next episode now.
Just when I thought the girl in Sugar, Yes, Please! was done for, the guy in the red shirt showed up. The tension in that shed was unbearable with the family surrounding the victim. The way the mother grabbed the girl's hair was so violent. But that final shot of the hero entering the room with determination gives me chills. This show knows how to build suspense effectively.
The contrast in Sugar, Yes, Please! is absolutely brutal. One minute we see a wealthy guy stepping out of a Maybach looking cool, and the next we are in a dusty shed watching a girl get tortured by her own family. The shift from the bright outdoor scene to the dark, abusive interior creates such a heavy sense of dread. Seeing the brother force-feed her while the parents watch is heartbreaking.