Papion

I hope you will like it! I'm quite curious, so please let me know your thoughts on it if you watch it. Of course, only if you don't mind! ✿

(P.S. Just in case: you might see the ML as a bit off-putting at first. If that's the case, try watching 3-4 episodes, and I think you'll start to warm up to him.)

I really love these kinds of dramas/movies where the main leads' relationship is, as you said, organic and the cinematography is good (artsy).
If you haven't seen any yet, I recommend checking out the films directed (screenwritten) by Wong Kar Wai. I really like director Wong Kar Wai's distinct visual style in movies; it feels nostalgic and dreamlike, although his movies mainly focus on loneliness and missed chances.
I've noticed this style more in Chinese works, but I can also recommend a Korean drama that has spectacular cinematography: "We Are All Trying Here"

Hello! I actually quite like angsty stories. Can you recommend me the sad republican dramas?

Thank you for your reply!

I meant:
-the luxurious lifestyle of aristocrats in the 1920s
-an intelligent, endearing and witty FL (with lots of unusual hobbies and skills)
- a grounded ML who is both grumpy and suave
-their dynamic together
-glamourous fashion
-showcasing the aftermath of war
-charming side characters (companions, workers)

I think she would be a great choice to cast for a webtoon adaptation, as many characters kind of match her appearance

There are more kisses. As I said, the second couple is more intense (Elvis & Chen Jia Hui ), so their romantic relationship develops faster than the other one (Xu Jun Le & Mai You Ge- I think their first kiss is in ep. 13). But I wouldn't measure the romance in the drama by kisses. What captivated me were the charming characters and the romanticised scenery of Macau

Yes
The second couple is more intense, and the first one is more heartfelt

One of my favourite Chinese movies

Exactly my thought. She was manifesting

I really liked her performance there too! Have you watched anything else with her that you would recommend?

He has a nice presence on screen and delivers his performance well. I hope to see him in main roles in the future

Which ones?

It was a bit silly and predictable, but overall a cosy watch if you want something not so serious

I like her as the FL

I’m excited for the adaptation

I wish they had explored his relationship with his father more. I really like JHI in this one. He is a really good actor. The story had a lot more potential, but the writers couldn't quite deliver.
I think it's worth watching if you are into gangster + romance (and expect silly scenes).

This was so absurdly dramatic that it became funny
I bet the actors had fun

Thanks for the feedback! 🙏

What? I was planning to watch the movie. Is it worth it? Would you recommend it?