Terrible. No good. Bad. Gross, et al.
The only redeeming thing about this drama is the teenage scenes with Janice Wu and Luo Yun Xi. Loved them. As usual, Janice Wu creates a charming and loveable character. The ML is stoic and hard to reach, but he doesn't stand a chance with the FL. Actor played it well. The rest of it is so gross, I don't know what to say. Terrible terrible acting. I compare this show with those Chinese dramas that are two hours long with no Title, but BAD. NO continuity between the characters in the past and present. Yes, I get that she was beat down with life, but she changed into an unrecognizable character. Him too. And to blame HER when completely and utterly dumped her, the later said she was totally wrong and should have asked him about it? Nutcase. And in the present, he stalks and abuses her mentally and physically. In fact all the males are stalkerish to her. She stands there like a damp cloth soaking it all in. I don't know how many ways I can say it was revolting. And the hairstyles? What. The. Heck. And when he tells her she has a crappy haircut? I know, I'm nitpicking, but dang.Didn't pay attention to the music, so gave it mid range.
I'm told there is a director's cut out there with the adult actors doing the childhood scenes. Why take out the only redeeming feature of the show? It would have been better for the young actors to play the adult parts in the entire show. I don't even remember the support cast.
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I'm glad I finished watching it. Although it is still slow, you get to see how their relationship redeveloped from puppy love to true love. No matter the distance and the time, the love is there. They are cute together during happier times. Not too sure if I cared for Yi Mei's character. Simply put it...get over it. Move on with your life... I did like yuan fei and Xiao Xiao's relationship before it became a relationship.
Some parts of the show didn't come to an end..like the relationship with Tiffany and her mother... the outcome of the ex-husband, and the innocence of her dad. I Know they are not the lead characters, but at least give them a conclusion.
Would I recommend this? Probably not unless you are a fan of both Tiffany and Wallace.
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Bad writing and slow pacing.
I didn't enjoy this drama. The pacing is slow and the writing / story isn't good. The FL character tried my patience with the insipid behaviour whenever the ML enters her orbit in the first 15 episodes. Struck dumb and timid every time he talks to her and he walks all over her. This is such a huge contrast and contradiction to the younger version of the FL character when she was a student. This is when the viewers can see what is it about the FL that attracts the ML and how they formed their relationship.If the FL could overcome the challenges of living and interacting with foreigners in the US and has a good solid career, it makes no sense she becomes a craven when she meets the ML. It's not as if she committed a crime against him and inflicted a serious physical injury.
The hairstyle of the FL is awful btw.
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Even after 7 years Mok Shen came back home from the States yet the male lead attitude toward Mok Shen also like never changed n lack of chemistry , care n love to Mok Shen. Yi chen just too self inferior toward love and like a coward toward love. Till ep 12...... i cant see the sparks and chemistry of the 2 main leads. The characteristics and personality of Mok Shen has been totally changed like had been experienced a big disastrous in her life throughout the past 7 years in the States , which i really don't understand. i still like the young Mok Shen so adorable and cute.
Even i have finished up to 12 Episode yet feeling the drama so lacking and the flow is super slow without making any excitements and fun to continue watching it.......
The relationship between Yi Chen n Mok Shen just like a joke......after married yet not seeing love, care and not even a basic concern from Yi chen to Mok Shen the marriage was so dull and not even having a mutual interest.......so sarcastic!
What a disappointment !!!!
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One of the worst female leads ever
What in the fresh hell is this and who tf thought having a FL who was afraid of her own shadow would be good drama? My heart hurts from having to self-flagellate since I kept watching episode after episode even though I knew nothing would change. The FL would still be a walk over and the ML would still be a dreadful, verbally abusive jerk. It's kinda shocking that this series is just 7 yrs old because the story is dated and unrealistic, and no woman born north of the year 1990 would put up with all the crap that was thrown at the FL by what seemed like all the female characters in the drama.Next, what's with the ridiculous hairstyles of both leads? Wallace looked old and Tang's head and body looked like a mushroom cap and stalk respectively.
Update: I understand the movie adaptation (You Are My Sunshine) starring Yang Mi and Huang Xiao Ming is much better than this series.
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Story
I won’t summarize the story.
The plot is tight, rigid, attractive and there is almost no loopholes. But I had to fast-forward some repeated flashback scenes.I don’t understand why they show it repeatedly and it really takes a lot of screentime.
Apart from that, I totally love the story.
Casts
Tiffany Tang is really impressive and cute. Though her hair cut is somewhat strange, it does not affect me very much. Her acting is top notch and Wallace Chung is really cool as well. His strong character and Tang Yang’s cute display fits the needs of a perfect couple.
Music
Zhang Jie’s ost is not bad . The other songs are not very bad as well.
Rewatch value
Definitely, I will rewatch it again after 1 yr. This is worth rewatching as the story is close to real life and there are no breakups with bullshit misunderstandings
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Big kudos to Wallace Chung who really brought his character to par and pull me in as a keen observer to the romance between him and mo sheng. I dont dislike Tiffany but they are some scenes she seem flat or come off as one dimensional.
the major fault is too long too draggy. A better editor would have seen that it needs serious editing and removing redundant scenes and too much flashbaks. i also find alot of time wasted on characters i dont care about or worse, characters we all love to hate.
Im still happy i finished but seeing as its too draggy and im too impatient for this type of drama, rewatch value is really low for me
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I really loved watching this drama. First of all I gotta say I love dramas without lot of misunderstandings or heartbreaks. But this drama was perfect for me. After the couples got back together, they never wavered. At first ML was a bit rough and the FL was a bit inexpressive and gloomy. (Not talking about the college days). But after they got back together properly he became the sweetest husband ever and the FL was too cute. Fantastic couple together. I don't really want lot of up and downs or twist and turns in a drama. I will feel satisfied as long as the story is happy and makes me feel good. Was this review helpful to you?
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Would it be the same if we went back when we were 19...?
I wasn't positive when I was starting this drama cause of the tags it had and obviously reading all the comments but thank god I picked it and I absolutely LOVED this GEM!!!!!At first I wasn't liking the way they male lead and the second female lead and Xiao Xiao were behaving but then the character development was just amazing
- the thing I like most about this is their chemistry was unbelievable their goofiness,they way they talk I loved it
I won't we spoiling much but it a guaranteed re- watchable drama
1000/10
LOVED IT
GEM OF 2015 for sure
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Just L O V E this show
I just Love this series and have watched it, no kidding, at least 100 times and counting, I guess you could say I'm obsessed, lol. I love all the actors but, Wallace Chung & Tiffany Tang are just so well suited together in this, they couldn't have picked a better couple to play the main characters in this show. The little boy is the most adorable little boy, wish there had been more with him in it. Everyone's part was played so well by all, I plan to keep going back to watch until they remove it off Netflix, I might even see if I can buy the series on DVD. :o) Going to look into more shows WC has starred in but, you can't beat this show, the first I have seen WC in, I just L O V E him. This horrid COVID 19 has spoiled a LOT of love scenes in these movies that have been made since 2019 or earlier, DAMN!! Stay healthy everyone we need to see more of you!!I have to comment on the clothes TT wore, 50% were atrocious, they were cheap looking and looked like rags, they certainly didn't allow a big budget for her clothes she wore in this series. :o(
Watch this show if you need or want something entertaining and are into love stories, it's so well done you'll just keep watching it over and over again, I'm sure. E N J O Y !!
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Slow but good ...
It is a story of flirtatious girl but in a good way ,who fallen in love with a boy when she saw him first time and she only did flirt with him . She follows him all the the time . First for him she irritated him but slowly slowly he started liking her and hence their love story started . Something happened he broke up with her ,she didn't argue with him and left him . After so many years when they met everyone think that she dumped him not he and she never explained it . When she asked him why everybody thought that he told her the reason why he broke-up with her for this she say sorry to him . Then he let her considered it was a normal couple quarrel so why she left him ,why she didn't argue . So he wanted to say that she was responsible for their break up. . In between they had some misunderstanding tooBut all is well when ends well .
It is a normal story like other love story . I prefer to those who like love story and out of who , who bear slow drama.
Acting was good their young age characters are my favourite .
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When the beginning of the drama till Ep5 - really one question pop. How do casting team find two totally different male lead - one as young him, another the adult him. And I saw news regarding C-netizen complained....7 years separated, male lead went to plastic surgery. LOL I actually don’t mind both, I quite like both - maybe the team feel that adult ones doesn’t suit to act younger version so found another casts however the difference just happen to be extremely obvious.....
I find younger version really sweet - especially the young female lead! I like her playing student role! Especially now I currently watching “I only like you”
Worth to watch, definitely :)
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