Drama Digest
The drama revolves around the life of Wen Heng who was raised by her adopted parents in a small town Jiangnan. At the age of 17, she discovers her real identity and is brought back to Beijing by her biological parents. While trying to fit in this new life of opulence she gets in conflict with the adopted daughter of her biological parents which leads to her moving to Yan Xi’s house. At school when a few girls try to bully Wen Heng, Yan Xi comes to her rescue and Wen Heng develops a soft spot for him. They soon become friends and start hanging out together.
Things take a bad turn when Yan Xi moves to the United States without even saying a proper goodbye to Wen Heng. Ten years later when he returns, things aren’t the same as before. Will the teenage love between both the characters be lost forever in time or will get another chance to bloom? Watch the movie to find out.
The Feel-Good Part
The movie very beautifully captures the adolescent relationships among the characters. The constant flashbacks keep the viewers engaged. The story deals with the characters growing up in the span of ten years. It feels almost like we get to be a part of someone adulting through all the ups and downs of life. The struggles these characters go through on a day-to-day basis feel relatable to the viewers. Be it surviving in a world of high-school bullies or the pain and sadness of being in a long-distance relationship, the movie showcases it all. The moments of joy in a young blossoming love reach the audience with the same intensity as the heartbreaking phone call between the protagonists.
The Disappointing Factor
The cast in the movie is promising yet it fails to deliver to the benchmark in terms of acting. The story that unravels a tragic love story, seems to be single-handedly delivering all the different emotions that leave an impression on the viewers.
In-Depth Analysis
The movie is presented as a love story. But it is not limited to just being about the two protagonists. It very beautifully captures the essence of various relationships. We see Wen heng in conflict with her emotions as she tries to balance her relationship with her adoptive and her biological parents. The beautiful bond captured between the siblings feels like a fresh breeze. Even the friendships in the story stand tall to narrate their stories. As we see the characters growing through high school, getting into colleges and finally as financially independent adults, we appreciate the relationships they have cultivated and savoured through their lives.
Star Power
The movie casts some promising young talent with a lot of potential. All the actors are young adults with a lot of space to grow in near future.
Overall Opinion
This is a drama which is suitable for viewers of all age groups. It switches between the genres of drama and romance to bring out a perfect mix of both worlds.
