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Note: This review is solely about the movie and its story. I do not support or endorse any actor associated with this film. My words reflect only my thoughts on the narrative and the characters — nothing more.The movie plot is about a rich boy who loves a poor girl. The love story starts in high school. The story shows the ups and downs of their relationship.
As my first Chinese movie, this movie holds a different place. When I finished watching it, my mind had many "whys." Among all the "whys," my favourite one was:
Why does she want a peaceful and quiet life, when the main male lead is ready to give her so much more?
The lead character's actions were not understandable to me at that age. I like this movie because it made me think and question the behaviour of the characters, which was a good amount of fun to explore.
Only years later did I reach my conclusion.
She never asked for more. As a person, he is more than she wants to handle. She never wants something from him that she feels she can never repay. The love she was receiving felt far heavier than she could hold.
She loved his actions, more like his efforts than what he affords— As a person, the male lead is rich, hotheaded, and loves her in every way he can.
He loved her in every way he could — but not in a way she could feel and understand.
She loves him, but not the same way he loves her.
In my opinion, the temple scene at the end is where she finally realised, felt, and understood his love and herself.
And that, to me, is what this movie quietly teaches — love is not only about giving and receiving. It is about understanding and feeling understood, seeing the other person without filters, and accepting them as they truly are
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