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Wow. When I first started, I wasn't expecting to be blown away. I just thought it would be nice to find a short costume drama since most are much longer, and I liked several of Bai Yufan's previous performances. He seems to gravitate toward serious projects with strong scripts and layered storytelling, so I figured my chances of finding something I'd enjoy were pretty high if he was cast. And I feel like that's exactly what I got.

This drama explores justice and injustice, obsession and fate, accountability, and how even good people can make misguided decisions. By the end, it didn't feel like anyone truly won, and coming to terms with that made for an incredibly poignant experience. It was a genuinely dynamic watch for me.

I especially loved how much attention the production team paid to every detail. From the way the scenery, lighting, and settings established the tone to the careful use of sound—whether it was the crunch of gravel beneath their feet or the gentle rush of the stream as they fished—I didn't just watch this drama, I experienced it. I also loved how the narrative played with different timelines, deepening the intrigue as it moved back and forth between the past and present, gradually revealing what had happened. It was a gripping story centered on ordinary people living ordinary lives, yet it left a profound and lasting impression.