The thing you were looking for has always been there is your family.
What an incredible story, it makes you understand the value of family even in the most difficult situations and conditions, it's not a blood bond, it's the people you surround yourself with, it's their values, their humanity and the tenacity with which they face the difficulties of life. A story that knocks you down and makes you get up with your head held high after each episode, a story full of messages, of unspoken loves, of values and natural feelings that are difficult to express, but never wrong. The story of a family facing difficult times, which changes over time, as people age, these family bonds become stronger. There's no need to say that "unknown" your family already knows what it is.Was this review helpful to you?
Perfect
I thoroughly enjoyed this series! I loved the “slow burn” effect it had with the ML characters. I loved how the story unfolded. The only thing I would have wanted was more of Qian and Li Li’s story. I think their characters deserved that depth. All in all great watch and I’d watch it again!Was this review helpful to you?
This is one of the great BL series I have watched in 2024
I just recently discover how Taiwan produces great and wholesome BL series and it's so sad that its kinda underrated. So I stumble upon this series Unknown and boyyy THIS THE SERIES I'VE BEEN CRAVING FORRR. Even it's a pain to wait a whole week for just 1 episode to be release the wait is worth ittt. Tbh didn't expect to be emotional at the last two episode. This series is really great and boy the OST itss givinggg whjahahha I love how the each ost is perfectly played for a situation or scene that they are showing, that sometimes it become funny whahhahaha. Also the characters are just givinggg I'm too lazy to write how I admire each character and how every actor carries them effortlessly so just watch and you'll know. Anyway if you are looking for something to watch a BL series perhaps with a light, heart warming story with a great storyline, plot, and ost I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS SERIES!!!Was this review helpful to you?
The Best BL Drama Of All Time THE BEST
This movie is not just BL like other BL movies... This is ANOTHER LEVEL OF BL !!!!My list of my Ultimate best BL will be like:
1. Unknown
2. HIStory Make Our Days Count
3. Merry My Dead Body
4. My Personal Weather Man
5. Tale Of A Thousand Stars
6. Moonlight Chicken
7. Ingredientes
8. To Sir with Love
9. Last Twilight
10. Dangerous Romance
11. My School President
12. Love In The Air
13. KinnPorsche The Series La Forte (became trash because of the screen writers)
and YESSSS Unknown become the First of the list... This movie is about family about Loving our family..
About being sister and brother about loving our family about acceptance about LIFE..
This is not just BL for me this Drama is PERFECTION.. I never watch any kind of BL like this except Make Our Days Count which base on a True Story.. And this Drama was made just like any Heterosexuals' Drama which make this movie so so so so so Relatable to watch and to understand..
The love is so real and so so heartwarming I Really Do not know how to explain but for me this movie change BL history... Far From Cheesy and Far From Fictional.. The Acting was so on point Love this movie with my whole heart..
And the OST..... There 10 Songs for this Movie and none of it BAD NONE!!!!!
Usually I only love 1 or 3 from one BL 3 will be the maximum but this one.... I love 8 out of 10 and I like all the 10 of it...
If you do not watch this you missed so much...
The way this movie starts purely about Loving A Family and what Family is about even though with so many scars left inside. I cannot ask for a better BL.. A better drama and its BL...
lots of love I wish more people watch this Movie this Movie deserver lots lots of LOVE and 5 stars review....
watch it.. you wont regret it...
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Possibly the best Taiwan BL I've come across
Having tried watching a couple of Taiwanese BL in the past based on rave reviews online (i say tried because i dropped most of them eventually), only to be terribly disappointed by the story-telling, acting, production value etc (we *cough* best *cough* love, Kiseki) i honestly hesitated starting on this one. In addition to my bad past experience with TW BL, incest just isn't my idea of a good forbidden romance... Putting aside the borderline incest plot, yes they're not blood related blah blah, this was actually a pretty darn good BL. Possibly the best I've seen from TW so far.The story-telling had structure, decent context setting, good build-up, running themes to anchor the storyline and the dialogues were natural and not overly cheesy. The cinematography (lighting, angles) was surprisingly good for a drama series with thoughtful choice of location (the stairs and alley leading to the house, the fishing scene), although I thought they could've dialed up the "slump" aesthetics a little. But the winning ingredient for me was the acting and chemistry of the main leads. Their sound understanding of the characters was evident in their gestures, speech, right down to their breathing (there's a scene where Yuan and Qian are at the fishing spot for the first time and Yuan is lost in thought, and as the camera pans out back to reality, you can see him breath in and his eyelids quiver, desire and guilt fleets across his face).
Qian and Yuan are also interesting characters with raw survival instincts, are both strong and vulnerable for each other, and are fiercely loyal to each other and their loved ones. The main supporting characters were also well-designed, imperfect people bound together by non-traditional familial bonds. The interjection of well-timed humour also helped to lighten the story (cue San Pang and XiaoBao).
Some gripes were the casting choice for the multiple versions of younger Yuan vs fewer versions of younger Qian. Just wished they either got more similar looking child actors or stuck to just 1 or 2 for both. I also wasn't a fan of the OST and it was an odd choice of bgm at times. The gun scene w the side charac was my least favourite scene as the dialogue was a tad unpolished and it was overall a little over dramatic.
All in all, i thought this was one of the better (if not the best) BL from TW for me and the actors surprised (and impressed) we with their acting chops.
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The age gap is what i worried because they look so young and as far as i know they don't ment the age that's why i think it's kinda affect how people may look at it.
The camera angle, music, and script is givinggggg💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻✨✨✨✨
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Great one
This is one of great performance, great storyline, great music, combined, and you get awesome drama.Every episode you get to hear the soundtrack and it's awesome.
Great storyline, they make you see them growth together.
Performance of the actor is top notch.
Not on my rewatch list though because I don't think I have to rewatch it, it's ingrained in my brain lol.
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I need more gems like this…we need more gems like this.
I started this not knowing what to expect andgoodness, was I impressed!
Considering the premise, the production did a good job. The actors also did such a phenomenal job in portraying their characters.
I genuinely did not want it to end. I’m hoping for a sequel but I doubt we will ever get one.
I would love to see the two male leads in a different show together, their chemistry was so beautiful to watch….genuinely felt like I was intruding in some scenes.
I honestly need more well written gay stories and tv-shows like this.
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A Masterpiece of Human Drama: The Weight of the Unknown
This series is, quite simply, a masterpiece. This adaptation of Priest’s work proves that the genre can offer so much more than a typical romance; it is a profound study of survival, sacrifice, and the blurred lines of family.Masterfully filmed and performed, the series shines thanks to the incredible work of its leads. Chris Chiu (as Wei Qian) delivers a physically and emotionally raw performance, making us feel every scar of his past. The story introduces us to two orphans marked by tragedy: Wei Qian, who joins a gang and risks his life in the underworld to provide for his little sister, Lili; and young Zhi Yuan (Kurt Huang) , a boy Qian finds on the street and, moved by compassion, takes into his home as his own brother.
What makes this series exceptional is how it portrays the unconditional devotion and love that Yuan feels for Qian. It is deeply moving to see how the series captures that transition where childhood gratitude transforms into a deep, mature, and absolute love. Yuan expresses his love through every action, becoming the silent anchor for a Wei Qian who lives in a constant internal struggle.
The direction is sublime; every frame is designed to show the tension between them and the heavy burden of Qian’s responsibilities. It is fascinating to watch Wei Qian try to cling to his role as a protector while the world he built trembles before Yuan’s confession. This isn't just a love story; it’s a portrait of how two wounded souls learn that sometimes the greatest risk isn’t on the streets, but in the heart.
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Families Grow Up
This series betrayed a devotion towards your family that was admirable. The sacrifice and hard work that the male lead performed was filled with bravery and persistence. The whole script was beautifully crafted. The actors did a phenomenal job performing the different nuances of their character.By the end of the series your heart was so full and ultimately so glad that the two male leads became an item. I just can't say enough about this. I will rewatch it many times. Also, it's made me a believer in reading any translated writings of Priest.
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Beautifull drama.
This was just a beautiful drama, it had everything. Love, thrill, even funny at times. A story about fear and protection.A beautifull story about a family with and without blood ties, and how love grows with people who are so close to you.
Very wel acted and great chemistry between the leads.
Stunning OST!
One of the best Taiwanese drama's i have seen.
I will probably watch this again sometimes.
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Happy Ending!!
I’m so happy that they decided to end the story in a happy tone. Sorry for the spoilers but lie many of my fellow drama followers, a lot of Asian LGBTQ dramas end in a horrible way so when I was watching the show, I would take brakes so I can mentally and emotionally prepare myself for a horrible ending that, happily never came 😊.Please, if you are one of me that thought about it twice because of that particular problem, do yourself a favor, read this comment and fully enjoy (and sometimes cry your heart out) this wonderful drama.
The acting is superb, and the emotions are all over the place (for a good reason). I truly enjoyed this one and I hope they keep doing more (with a happy ending of course).
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