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A bushland outlook in the Sydney region
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Love eased their pain
What made this drama stellar are the actors. Good looks aside they portray their characters in a way that made me care for them. I love that the two main leads have their own successful businesses. They are liked and respected at work and this makes the power dynamic in their relationship more equatable than is often portrayed in couples (of any sexual persuasion).
There is plenty of romantic gestures, hugs, kisses, love gifts exchanged, meals prepared with cute notes and lovely banter between the MLs both before and after their love confessions.
Bl tropes are in evidence, however, a different slant is employed. For instance when Lang realises he was fearful and jealous of the ex two memorable scenes - the hug (haha) and Xun An putting in boundaries when he said “I like you, but it doesn’t mean that you can do anything you want to me,” stand out. Their long walk is also a master class in cinematography as the camera follows them.
There are lots of (too many) side couples all vying for screen time so I can only hope there is a 2nd season.
People are fragile egos so both come with their own baggage and these issues are slowly revealed.
Lang displays typical PTSD behaviours when triggers are set off. His toothache and a storm are the perfect environment for him to regress to the point of an early trauma. Xun An handles the situation and is kind and caring allaying Lang's fears temporarily. Xun An recognises that this has event had long-term effects on Lang and, whilst offering his support and protection. acknowledges it is upto Lang to get professional assistance.
Xun An is a fairly introverted character and has created a lot of life rules that moderate his more natural behaviours. this trait is more in evidence as the pair become closer and Xun An begins to relax and change. His own severe upbringing and parental expectations are also revealed. Unfortunately the scenes in episode 11 are jarring and brutal and over emphasise his earlier home environment.
- I will skip this when I rewatch and I believe this has good rewatch value.
There is plenty of romantic gestures, hugs, kisses, love gifts exchanged, meals prepared with cute notes and lovely banter between the MLs both before and after their love confessions.
Bl tropes are in evidence, however, a different slant is employed. For instance when Lang realises he was fearful and jealous of the ex two memorable scenes - the hug (haha) and Xun An putting in boundaries when he said “I like you, but it doesn’t mean that you can do anything you want to me,” stand out. Their long walk is also a master class in cinematography as the camera follows them.
There are lots of (too many) side couples all vying for screen time so I can only hope there is a 2nd season.
People are fragile egos so both come with their own baggage and these issues are slowly revealed.
Lang displays typical PTSD behaviours when triggers are set off. His toothache and a storm are the perfect environment for him to regress to the point of an early trauma. Xun An handles the situation and is kind and caring allaying Lang's fears temporarily. Xun An recognises that this has event had long-term effects on Lang and, whilst offering his support and protection. acknowledges it is upto Lang to get professional assistance.
Xun An is a fairly introverted character and has created a lot of life rules that moderate his more natural behaviours. this trait is more in evidence as the pair become closer and Xun An begins to relax and change. His own severe upbringing and parental expectations are also revealed. Unfortunately the scenes in episode 11 are jarring and brutal and over emphasise his earlier home environment.
- I will skip this when I rewatch and I believe this has good rewatch value.
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