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A highly recommended drama
1. Chen Zheyuan (as Chen Shan): This is one of the finest demonstrations of his acting ability in his career. Chen Zheyuan successfully sheds the flower-boy image and romantic characters he usually plays. As Chen Shan—a man whose life has fallen apart, who has been imprisoned, and who is burdened with emotional scars—he delivers a performance that is incredibly badass, raw, and full of despair. His emotional transitions, from explosive anger in prison to the vacant stare of a “living corpse” traumatized by his experiences, are portrayed with extraordinary professionalism and dedication.\n2. Jiang Xin (as Chen Ying): As the older sister, Jiang Xin gives a solid and sophisticated performance. Her mature acting holds its own against the intensity of Chen Zheyuan’s performance. The sibling relationship between them feels deeply organic and emotional; viewers can sense their inner conflict, affection, and the distance that grows between them because of the secrets
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