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Xiao Fang chinese drama review
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Xiao Fang
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by MariliT
7 days ago
18 of 18 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 6.0
This review may contain spoilers

Uplifting, Refreshing, Realistic, Heartbreaking

Things I adored

1 The FL. She was perfection. She was her own woman. A strong woman who doesn't let anyone dictate her life. The world needs more people like her. I grew up in a small rural community. I know too well the struggles and how difficult it is to be your own person and shut out the noise. Everyone has an opinion, everyone is meaning well. At the end of the day no one lives your life. Her character is wonderful. From start to finish her strength is the highlight of the series.

2 The grandma. Such a great character. You don't expect her to be that progressive, that independent, that wise. My grandma was a strong woman with a sense of humor and she had only one rule. He grandchildren were not to be bullied by anyone. I miss her 20 years later like she left yesterday. I miss her arms around me, her unconditional love. It hit me hard this series because of the relationships between the characters.

3 The relationship with the father. I had a father who always told me I trust you to do the right thing. Even when we weren't on the same page, he never wavered his support. I realize how rare and how lucky it is to have that kind of parents. never take for granted your parents and your family. I miss him every day. I cried a lot at that last scene between the FL and her father. It was so well done, so heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.

4 The scenery. It was breathtaking. I grew up in the mountains and in the city. I'm a sea girl over and over. Which shows that it doesn't matter where you grow up, your heart wants what it wants. But these landscapes were gorgeous. You dream of waking up every day with that view stretching out your window.

Things I loved

1 The FL family. Frustrating at times, but the family dynamic was realistic and tug in my heart so many times. Great depiction of how complicate family relationships can be. But you know if you have the chance to have that kind of family that love is what gets you through.

2 That she got a career. I hate series that pass the message that having a personal life, a family life and a career is incompatible. I loved that the FL was strong enough to no care and follow her path. It was great to see her succeed.

3 Her friends and cousins. Another support system that everyone needs in life. Again when you have it, don't take it for granted.

Things I liked

1 That the two grandfathers got to reconcile and started a new chapter. It can only be good for the little one and there's never enough love out there for children. Not a bad ending for them.

Things I disliked

1 The behavior of the ML. I could say hated it but I won't. because he was immature, but he wasn't a bad person. I know there are arguments to make about it, but to me, he was more immature than anything else. I don't dislike that he left pursuing his dreams. I think that was the right outcome. I have no doubt the screenwriter wanted to pass a message. That he'll be back a different person. Someone worthy of his child. Is it fair for the FL? No, of course not. She stays and he can live his life free from any constraints. But that's only one part of the story. What good would it be to have someone miserable and spineless and immature in your life? Better give time to time and let him grow up. No resentment, just a wise decision many should follow. Don't accept less than what you worth in life. Better alone than in bad company. So I'm quite happy with his arc.




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