Love, loss and the soul’s journey in the midst of war
The White Olive Tree is such a powerful drama, an emotional story filled with great acting, beautiful scenes, touching music and a meaningful look at trauma and healing. Its depth and symbolism make it a drama I will never forget.
I can’t even describe how much I loved it and a big reason is Chen Zheyuan’s performance as Li Zan.
He was amazing, his role as a soldier carrying so much pain, trauma, and responsibility felt so real that I often cried with him. Liang Jie was the perfect partner for him, her gentle strength and warmth balanced his sadness so well. Their chemistry was wonderful, and their love story wasn’t about big dramatic scenes, but about healing, sacrifice, and finding strength in each other. That made it even more moving. The music made everything even stronger—songs like Te Amo and the emotional background music gave so much power to every scene. The soundtrack didn’t just play in the background, it felt like it spoke for the characters’ hearts. The song “Te Amo” has now become one of my favorite OSTs ever.
The side characters also added so much to the story. Benjamin and Saxin especially stood out…their friendship and loyalty felt so real, and they brought warmth and hope in the middle of war. They weren’t just there to support the leads, but had their own struggles and emotions that made me care about them deeply. I loved how every character, no matter how small, made the story feel complete. By the end, it felt like I had gone through the journey with them…sharing their pain, their sacrifices and their small moments of hope.
The White Olive Tree is not just a drama, it’s an experience that shows how love, friendship, music, and strength can help us survive even the darkest times.
The ending may look sad, but when I think about it, it shows the truth of war...not only those who lose their lives, but also those who lose their souls. And that makes Li Zan’s journey even more unforgettable.
I can’t even describe how much I loved it and a big reason is Chen Zheyuan’s performance as Li Zan.
He was amazing, his role as a soldier carrying so much pain, trauma, and responsibility felt so real that I often cried with him. Liang Jie was the perfect partner for him, her gentle strength and warmth balanced his sadness so well. Their chemistry was wonderful, and their love story wasn’t about big dramatic scenes, but about healing, sacrifice, and finding strength in each other. That made it even more moving. The music made everything even stronger—songs like Te Amo and the emotional background music gave so much power to every scene. The soundtrack didn’t just play in the background, it felt like it spoke for the characters’ hearts. The song “Te Amo” has now become one of my favorite OSTs ever.
The side characters also added so much to the story. Benjamin and Saxin especially stood out…their friendship and loyalty felt so real, and they brought warmth and hope in the middle of war. They weren’t just there to support the leads, but had their own struggles and emotions that made me care about them deeply. I loved how every character, no matter how small, made the story feel complete. By the end, it felt like I had gone through the journey with them…sharing their pain, their sacrifices and their small moments of hope.
The White Olive Tree is not just a drama, it’s an experience that shows how love, friendship, music, and strength can help us survive even the darkest times.
The ending may look sad, but when I think about it, it shows the truth of war...not only those who lose their lives, but also those who lose their souls. And that makes Li Zan’s journey even more unforgettable.
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