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Lin Xiang Xiu and Jin Zhi Ming meet again. Lin Xiang Xiu has lost her job and is performing the harmonica at a restaurant to earn money for her daughter's medical expenses. Unexpectedly, she runs into Jin Zhi Ming, who forces her to eat chilli peppers, which she is allergic to. Lin Xiang Xiu visits her daughter at the hospital, where her daughter's condition worsens and she is receiving emergency treatment. At the hospital, she encounters Jin Zhi Ming, who has been shown affection by Song Shi Shi, and leaves in a disheveled state. (Source: Chinese = Hongguo Short Drama App || Translation = Google Translate) Edit Translation
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- Native Title: 离别十八载，爱意终来迟
- Also Known As: Eighteen Years Apart, Love Comes Late , Yong Bu Shi Lian De Ai , 永不失联的爱 , 離別十八載，愛意終來遲 , 離別十八載愛意終來遲 , 永不失聯的愛
- Genres: Romance, Drama
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Tearjerker tragedy with couple separated for decades due to family dispute and imprisonment
I was in the mood for Sa Gang Yun dramas. So last night I chose this drama from his youtube playlist because of the running time (just slightly over 2 hours) and the amount of views. Wow, I was moved by the performances that I cried twice! This drama exceeded my expectation - I enjoyed this drama immensely. Sa Gang Yun's best work to date - he is more than just a hot daddy/uncle!What I liked:
1. Plot - Refreshing. I thought it was going to be similar to other Sa Gang Yun's dramas in which he played a rich ML while his FLs were poor / in need of money. I was wrong! Brilliantly written drama with complex characters. The third act was unpredictable with shocking twists.
2. Acting - Sublime performances by the cast (Qian Chan, Sa Gang Yun, the actresses who played ML's mother, main antagonist & FL's daughter). There were two heartbreaking scenes in the final 30 minutes of the drama that really touched my heart - I cried hard.
3. FL characterisation - Flawed but likeable. She faced a tough choice when she was barely an adult - I could forgive her for taking that decision. She strived to be a better person and oh boy, that last 10 minutes was shocking to me.
4. ML characterisation - He was wrongfully imprisoned so I understood why he had cold demeanour. Even though I disagreed with his revenge on FL, the betrayal was hard to take in.
5. Supporting characters - The doctor who was in charge of FL's daughter's case. He was a good guy but FL friendzoned him - I think because she thought she did not deserve to fall in love again. I also really liked ML's mother and FL's daughter.
6. Styling - Good outfits and makeup for the characters, emphasising the different life stages (for FL & ML) and health levels (for those hospitalised and injured).
7. Duration - At 2 hours 6 minutes, this drama was well-paced and had a good length. I was never bored.
8. Romance - It was mostly in flashback scenes. They were sweet and very much in love. The final 10 minutes demonstrated everlasting love between the couple.
What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - The green tea was bad $#it crazy! Spoilt brat enabled by her father. FL's father and brother were vicious - they prioritised money over family members. I just couldn't believe how FL's mother was treated.
2. Abuse - Hated when the poor was abused and treated worse than animals.
Favourite scene
When ML's mother told ML about FL's good deeds
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