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It has the feel of five short interconnected tales strung together; it is really enjoyable.
If you have watched Justice Bao, you will be familiar with this kind of style: the same recurring cast featured in loosely connected arcs, driven by themes that honor moral virtue and family values.
I especially liked the stories of the eldest and youngest sons-in-law.
In the eldest son-in-law's arc, the wife had every right to be furious. A husband and wife are meant to share both joys and sorrows, yet he walked into a life-or-death situation without telling her. He showed filial piety toward his mother, but was downright cruel to his wife. This story delivers a great slap in the face to patriarchal society by having him sue his father for his mother's sake. The actor gave a solid performance, though he was a bit too skinny.
In the youngest son-in-law's arc, even though the lesson was harsh, it served as both restitution and a valuable reality check. One month would have been far too short, but one year was just right to truly test patience, virtue, and goodwill. The actor, Winwin, delivered a very charming and endearing performance.
I especially liked the stories of the eldest and youngest sons-in-law.
In the eldest son-in-law's arc, the wife had every right to be furious. A husband and wife are meant to share both joys and sorrows, yet he walked into a life-or-death situation without telling her. He showed filial piety toward his mother, but was downright cruel to his wife. This story delivers a great slap in the face to patriarchal society by having him sue his father for his mother's sake. The actor gave a solid performance, though he was a bit too skinny.
In the youngest son-in-law's arc, even though the lesson was harsh, it served as both restitution and a valuable reality check. One month would have been far too short, but one year was just right to truly test patience, virtue, and goodwill. The actor, Winwin, delivered a very charming and endearing performance.
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