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At first I was skeptical but after seeing the trailer and try on the first two episode, it actually was very good. From acting, story, and most important was the romance. Love the slow burn romance and 21 episode they make it really good. For those who really like slow romance, enjoyable drama try this give it a couple episode.Was this review helpful to you?
A MASTERPIECE of humanity and wisdom. To (re)watch without moderation (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)
Very nice romantic & family series with Li Xian & Zhou Yu Tong as CL, which sincerely addresses tough themes (disability, death, mourning, trauma, old age, etc.)PLOT: FL, a sales manager, returns to her hometown for vacation. There she finds her high school friend (rebel), the ML, who has become Funeral Director. They will reweave their bond, and try to heal each other's wounds. But their way of life is very different...
PROS:
+++ CL brilliant, beautiful, talented, with palpable alchemy & without prudery (mature romance and natural kisses). They bring to life deep, wounded, but intelligent, determined characters... Kudo ! I loved this couple!
+++ excellent supporting actors, who bring to life complex, unique, very endearing characters.
+++ a realistic description of life in "small" Chinese towns (tradition, culture, customs, interpersonal relationships,...)
+++ the context is very unusual: I learned a lot about the funeral profession and this drama changed the way I view this activity
+++ the production is lively, direct, without length or unnecessary scenes, without procrastination. Everything (sets, costumes, locations) is realistic and coherent. WELL DONE !
+ very good OSTs
+ Death is mentioned a lot in this drama, without false modesty and with a lot of wisdom.
=> A MASTERPIECE of humanity and wisdom. To (re)watch without moderation (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)
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Très jolie série romantique & familiale avec Li Xian & Zhou Yu Tong en CL, qui aborde avec sincérité des thèmes durs (handicap, mort, deuil, trauma, vieillesse, etc.)
PLOT: La FL, manager commerciale, retourne ds sa ville natale pr des vacances. Elle y retrouve son ami de lycée (rebelle), le ML, devenu Responsable des Pompes Funèbres. Ils vont retisser leur lien, et tenter de guérir les blessures de l'autre. Mais leur mode de vie est très différent ...
PROS:
+++ CL génial, beaux, talentueux, avec une alchimie palpable & sans pruderie (romance mature et kisses naturels). Ils donnent vie à des personnages profonds, blessés, mais intelligents, déterminés,... J'ai adoré ce couple !
+++ d'excellents acteurs support, qui donnent vie à des personnages complexes, singuliers, très attachants.
+++ une description réaliste de la vie dans les "petites" villes chinoises (tradition, culture, coutumes, relations interpersonnelles,...)
+++ le contexte est très inhabituel : j'ai beaucoup appris sur les métiers funéraires et ce drama a changé ma façon d'envisager cette activité
+++ la réalisation est vive, directe, sans temps mort ni scène inutile, sans atermoiement. Tout (décors, costumes, lieux) est réaliste et cohérent. BRAVO !
+ de très bonnes OST
+ La mort est beaucoup évoquée dans ce drama, sans fausse pudeur et avec beaucoup de sagesse.
=> Un MASTERPIECE d'humanité et de sagesse. A voir sans modération (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)
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Great Drama!
Love everything about this Drama, the Actors were made for their part and there is nothing I would think of changing. ?I’ve watched this drama repeatedly and I’m still going to do so at a later date. I’m also happy it ends there because it means that it’s settled.
A rather realistic Drama and everyone can resonate.
I’m not gonna use any spoilers here, because I want those who haven’t experienced this drama to get the feel for it. it’s a must watch and then your able to have your own pov.
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Refeshing storyline, great acting and chemistry
It's great. Refeshing storyline, great acting and chemistry by beautiful people, great scenaries and cinematography. You should watch it for all the things I mentioned. Only thing that is lacking for me is the OST, i just think the songs are not very suited for the drama.The kissing scenes are wild and will make your heart flutter.
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I will recommend it to everyone around
It is difficult to describe what I experienced while watching each episode from joy with hatred to butterflies in my stomach. very natural acting, beautiful locations, excellent camera work and the most beautiful musical accompaniment! There were no incomprehensible moments between the lines. The life of ordinary people is shown very realistically. The main characters are very unusual: the heroine with disabilities, the main character works at an unusual work for me personally and brought their fate for the second time. It is important to emphasize the secondary characters. Especially the native main characters, they played very well. If there was an opportunity, I would evaluate them 100/10Was this review helpful to you?
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Well written, exceptional acting and aesthetically pleasing
If you're looking for cliche childish and stupid romcom this isn't for you and please don't bother dropping your 2 cents here coz you're not qualified to do so.First off the cinematography is top notch felt like I'm watching a movie with solid backing.
The casting is great and these actors' work is really admirable not just the leads but also the supporting cast.
The soundtrack is also pleasing and apt.
It's well paced there seems some cuts but overall nothing too hasty or too slow so it keeps you hooked.
One thing I prolly complain would be the abrupt endings at each episode but dat would prolly because it's meant to be binged?
It's just 5 EPs now but from what I've seen I'm giving it an A+
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A beautiful, touching, heartfelt drama delving into human relationships, life, death, and humanity
I was expecting a nice fun romance but was blown away by the depth of this drama. After finishing it today, I thoroughly enjoyed this high quality, wonderfully acted, beautifully directed drama. The characters are rich and relatable. The issues they face and how they they react are realistic and relatable as well. The crew did a fabulous job juxtaposing the beautiful natural backdrop of the main characters’ hometown vs, the beautiful modern skyline of Shanghai. Not only did the drama capture the scenery but also the feel, community, culture, and customs of their hometown.I love how this drama takes the time and care to portray the various relationships and struggles of many characters. We can see the beautiful decades long bestie friendship between grandma and Ms Lin and how they grapple with the imminent reality that all of us will one day face. We see the push and pull between mom and kids who clearly love each other but struggle with their roles and expectations of each other. We see the siblings teasing each other but care and support each other like how loving siblings do. And of course, we see romantic love blossoming or bursting - with all the emotions that comes along when two individuals, each with their own set of baggage, learn how to work it out. So beautiful.
This leads me to the main focus of this drama, the romantic relationship between the main leads. Wow! Kudos to the actors on their superb acting. They were on fire! I love romantic comedies but I love rich deep interesting romantic comedies more. It was very rewarding to ride along with this couple’s journey, seeing them grow individually and towards each other, see them opening up and allowing their vulnerability to be exposed. And super enjoyable to see the fireworks between them.
I hope you give it a shot and enjoy it!
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At last a well rounded Chinese drama
It has got to be one one of the best Chinese drama I've ever watched. Maturity, finesse, sensitivity. It got it all. And the casting was perfection. Each and every one of them inhabited their role, never betraying the character and so much balance in portraying these stories about love, ambition, death, loneliness, aging, family etc.This drama is a gem.
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Finally two grown ups interacting like adults and loving like adults
One oerson mentiined that this story is too “preachy” … thats is true…ML works as main person in a funeral home… so he is confronted with desth everyday… and of course, this influences the narrative of the show… sometimes a bit melancholic but overall quite sweet…
So… finally a story where the FL speaks normally, acts like a woman, and lives like a modern, working individual, with goals and dreams… she jokes, talks, like a normal woman,,, no dead fish kiss or fake ones… much appreciated for that…
Story is kind of slow pace, but nice…
FL and ML have history together from the past.. and they reconnect… leading to flirting, friendship and falling in love… in a very realistic manner.
The interactions with their family and friends are very normal… you learn quickly to like them…
She is flawed… he is temperamental…. Discussions, break ups, reconciliations are part of their relationship, which is very real.
Some people found her too selfish and he too accommodating…. There is a bit of truth, but slowly you see her change… not perfect but it is there.
Chemistry is pretty good… in the little details…
Overall, I recommend it… 21 ep x 30 mins goes super fast
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Absolutely amazing drama!
This drama is hands down the best Cdrama for 2024 so far. Everything about this drama is top notch. The actors are doing such an amazing job and the chemistry is off the hook. I love how the story develops and how secondary characters are fleshed out. You come to understand each characters flaws and motivations. The cinematography has been so beautiful and the OST one of the best I’ve heard. I look forward to each episode and love the slice of life story. Don’t miss it!!Was this review helpful to you?
IT FEELS ORIGINAL AND UNIQUE
This drama has already won me over with just three episodes I can tell it's going to be amazing...I love how the story isn't told in a fast paced nor slow paced way but rather it's told in a way that's perfectly paced enough to allow you to connect to it and to the characters.
The acting feels subtle yet impactful...and I must say the characters are so far well written..you can tell that each has personality and purpose to add to the plot.
The cinematography makes me feel like am watching a movie and not a series...it's relaxing and warm.....and the direction makes you feel the warmth.
The osts aren't over the top but each creates an everlasting impact on the scene.
I love how the characters backgrounds so far and their stories are kept hidden Ofcourse to be revealed with time....it's intruiging.
Iam looking forward to the romance between the leads because ain't no doubt even with the minimal interactions they have amazing chemistry.
This review is for the first three episodes and I'll be upgrading it with time.
So far this drama brings back the warmth I received from dramas like meet yourself, the forbidden flower, Sunshine by your side, nothing but you( 2023) and my marvellous fable.
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