STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
Watched this bcz i saw a clip abt this drama on IG reels, and it was really the best decision I’ve ever made!it is indeed a mini and low budget drama, but when you watch this, it feels like a properly made one!
the way they transisions the scenes, the costumes were quite pretty n enjoyable even tough they keep reusing it all over again, the props quite acceptable, and the acting was superb in my opinion!
although the storyline has plenty of plot hole, it still can engage me to watch till the end with a normal speed (i hv a tendency to always finish every dramas that i watch till the end. thus if i got bored, i always play it with double or triple speed! 🤣 if i didn’t to it at all till the end, means it really really really a great drama!!)
overall, this drama is really an underrated drama!! really enjoyable n properly well made!!! strongly recomended to watch this!! pretty sure i’ll rewatch this in the future!
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One of the best short drama
Rarely I really enjoy the short drama from begin to end & after that still re-watch it again & again. This happen to this drama. The drama that over us complete story from begin to middle to the end, with great acting & also not so min budget.The interesting thing about this drama is indeed they only swap face, not swap body. Many drama often swap soul, which mean body & face. So with only swap face, that's mean the body remain the same with all its scar. And that's how in the end our ML recognize our FL.
This drama not only offer us full complete story, but still manage to give us a good plot twist & a really good happy ending. The plot twist that no one ever expect or even suspect from the first. But yeah when you sharp enough, maybe you can still guess it. And I really happy how they not really rush the ending due to limit duration. Everything seem fall into its place on the right track of time...
Overall this really one good short drama you can watch & enjoy fully on Youtube
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Short series with a perfect tinch of mystery and a beautiful chemistry
This was such an amazing c-drama..totally fell in love with it when i first saw a few clips for it..but couldn't watch due to my exam..now finally they are over n i watched n is a definately worth a watch...I liked both the leads n their chemistry..the kiss scenes were really good...Shi Qi though weak n a bit helpless in the end but later fights back...Hansheng is one of the best ML's i have ever met...he already had someone in his heart but he respected n was courteous towards the FL even though he didn't love her unlike the other shitty ML's who give a cold shoulder to the FL n later repent on their mistakes...the mystery which Hnasheng unveils was not rushed at all n was showed with the perfect consistency...People say that if someone has crush on you keep some mystery which leads you to become more interesting in the that person's eyes..(saw this in one of the videos hile randomly browsing)...Hansheng also proved that looks don't matter...he believed his heart n knew she was the girl he still loves from 3 years ago...Both leads performed very well...
the villains n the side characters did their portrayal well...Prince Ning was a cunning n an evil character who was ambitious but slowly realised the meaning of losing someone so precious but realising it was too late too grasp them...her sister was totally devoted too the prince but was an obsessed lover...
Military advisor was a funny character:))...he kept saying he is a military advisor until the end he was taking care of Fubao...n i also liked Shen Qin's bro...he kept being serious was always ended up doing stupid things...n our devil cutie Yuanbao played the perfect cupid matchmaking role...
The music...i fell in love with it...the words of the song totally matched up with the drama...
Will definitely watch this again^^
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A Sweet Quick Watch
A poor painter finds herself married to a general after her face is swapped with the Prime minister's daughter. As she learns to accept her new identity she finds her loyalty being split between the general who saved her life years ago and her sister who is imprisoned by the prime minister's daughter.The show is really easy to watch. I watched it on Viki and it was 8 episodes with each episode being 20 - 30 minutes long. I watched it all in one evening and it was super cute. Shi Qi is intelligent and loyal not only to her sister but also the general. I love how the general realises almost immediately that she is not Shen Qin and chooses to put his trust in her. Since the show is so concentrated the plot escalates pretty quickly, and the plot twist at the end.... this was so good and was honestly better than a lot of the bigger name dramas that have been released this year
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I will call it "Brigadeiro" ~or Candied Hawthorns suits better?!~
I'm Brazilian and my favorite dessert it's brigadeiro, a sweet, soft and addicting candy, just like I think about this mini drama!I was attracted first because the short length that's so rare to Chinese Dramas, but really didn't took long to me be completely immersed to it.
The story about the two woman who exchange faces is a nice plot and the end has a very good plot twist. The acting was so good, they had so many CHEMISTRY, the main couple was perfect, the secondary and antagonist was intense, event support roles were well done, Yuanbao is SO CUTE! The music is beautiful so as the scenarios, costumes and all the technical part, truthfully gorgeous!
I actually could rewatch it and I want to make everyone to watch, I mean, you surely won't regret.
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Short and worth a watch just for the bombastic side-eye
If you're a historical CDrama fan, this one is short and worth your time if only for the ML's bombastic side-eye. His side-eye game is so strong, he'd win the side-eye Olympics if such a thing existed.The story is rushed, but that's to be expected with the small episode count. That also means every episode is worth watching and there's no draggy bits. Really impressed with the ML actor. This is the first drama of his that I've watched, so I'll be seeking out more of his work ASAP (I already have 'My Journey to You' queued up).
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ENGRAVED IN MY BRAIN THE REST OF MY LIFE
HANDS DOWN.im givin in my heart to the whole crew. that screen writer, that director, whole! the moment "the sister" shout, "IM SHEN QIN!" well ... felt like a highest roller coaster shaking because the screw looses. I DIDNT SEE IT COMING! the entire show, even i read those comments said "what if its not your sister its just the back" and logic. we all scolded her for being so careless like that. BUT NO. the problem is not even that case.
the brilliant cinematography ... the panning camera that i never saw somewhere else. the perfect timing. the coreo. i cant accept the reality this series isnt spread out or viral yet
(-) in general, the acting skill of both fls is acceptable they could switch roles that easy. but for micro-expressions like hidden sadness or anxiety, they arent that convincing
no plothole but seems like incomplete storyline. that one-eyed guy came mysteriously but ended up just like that. OHH the only plothole is when she said she forgot removing the mole. my question ... arent you swapping face by taking the skin? i dont get it. this part is incomplete. how. how she swapped
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A really good mini drama
I am not the person that wants dramas to be longer, ever, but A Familiar Stranger is the exception. I liked everything about this drama, from the story to the characters, and I wish I could have had more time in this world.For starters, the camera work and storytelling was really good and when I found this drama is from the same director as last year's hit cdrama Blossom, it all made sense. The cinematography, the way the production design, costume design, make up and character development are all connected in a cohesive way to tell the story, it's wonderful to watch.
The performances are really good and the cast's chemistry solid. One of the reasons why I would want this drama to be longer is because I would have love to see a more extended character development for each characters, as the resolution to the villain's story seemed rushed. I would have also loved to see more of the leads' love story and their found family.
Overall, this was a really good and fun watch for the weekend.
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Best short cdrama ever
This cdrama is great. The actor/actress is great. The story is amazing, th plot is unpredicted. The best thing is the relationship goal in this story. Will rewatch it again In the future. This short movie really worth of my time. Very sweet and no angst at all. You can see the maturity of the characters in this movie. The ML is very smart and have a full trust in the FL . The story is really compact, the flow is really natural so eventhough this is the short drama there is nothing awkward. The ending is great. The writer is awesome, i feel pity for the villains for the ending I just think that they're been give a second chance.Was this review helpful to you?
Good story and cast
This is a period piece that took me by surprise. It could have been a little longer to deal with some aspects of the story but overall, this is very enjoyable to watch.The story and pacing is good and the cast is great. The question of how the FL is going to resolve the problems tease and lead the viewer forward to the next episode. Her courage, intellect and talent leads her forward despite the obstacles she faces. The ML is solid, intelligent and takes his time to judge and assess the situation and people. He's calm, collected and always ready to support the FL even as he harbours uncertainties about her. The quick injection of humour here and there scales up the entertainment.
This is a drama I can watch many times as it has excellent rewatch value.
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START WATCHING IF YOU HAVEN'T......
a true HIDDEN GEM i think it is .i first watched a video of this drama and it made me start watching the show in instant . it will engaged you from the first episode with it's story and it's suspense. it is fast pashed ( IT'S A SHORT DRAMA ) and will be not bored you for a minute.
the story of the drama was good and the cast did a great job in that too.
the cast have done a very good job in their acting. the ML and FL was on fire.... i say.
i like the cuteness between them. as over ML was cold and ruthless in the first episodes but as the story between this two progress we get the cute, caring and a very healthy ML. the chemistry was on fire between the leads. it was not forceful at all.
the FL have done her job very good .
the story, acting, direction, cinematography, music, production was very good and i like the past scene of the leads because i made sense as why they fall for each other.
i have not watch any short cdrama before it but after i saw it i became a fan too. the director of this drama have made many short dramas and they all are very good .
IF YOU WANT TO WATCH A DRAMA IN ONE GO WITH GOOD ACTING, GREAT CINEMATOGRAPHY, STRONGE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN LEADS , ALL IN ONE THEN GO WATCH IT RIGHT NOW.
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Great Mini Series
I quite enjoyed this one. Mini series can be a hit or miss. This one was a hit for me. The acting was decent all around, the story was interesting though similar to other plots but without all of the filler episodes you see in full length dramas. Not a high production, it only showed a few locations but why not save money where you can. The romance was done at the perfect pace and built enough between the characters that allowed you to care enough for their outcome.I’d recommend this drama
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