When Xia Cha, a 69-year-old man, wakes up in his 20-year-old grandson’s body, both he and Xia Ze Fang get a shot to overcome past traumas. Xia Cha has to face the promises he never fulfilled, and Xia Ze Fang has to learn what it really means to love. The script isn’t flawless, but the series is emotionally rich. The slower pace works perfectly to show that this is more about a spiritual bond across lifetimes than a whirlwind romance. Xia Ze Fang’s redemption scenes with Xia Cha and Guan Ri Qing were truly beautiful. Martin Wong and Kenji Fan shine, especially Martin Wong, who brings two layered characters to life. Haru and Hana were a delightful surprise: the first GL couple with real chemistry and and well-written characters, not just filler. If they had their own spin-off, I would definitely watch it. Even the cicadas aren’t just background noise in a Taiwanese summer. They symbolize transformation, the link between eras, and how fleeting life can be. No matter how long a soul prepares underground, the moment above ground deserves to be lived to its fullest. This is definitely a show to watch with both your heart and your mind wide open.
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