Dark and intense, but oddly beautiful? I don't know how to describe it. Be prepared and don't watch if rape/non-con/violence being portrayed is triggering for you.
Normally, I wouldn't like, or even watch, a movie with a relationship built on violence/rape/abuse but this was done in a way that didn't soften it. They didn't put romantic music over the (incredibly well acted) rape scenes or add any watercolor filters on anything. The tone is dark, the story is dark, and everything reflects that; the music (or lack of music), the editing, the colors, the sets, everything screams dark and wrong and twisted. But.....it works somehow?
Idk, I enjoyed it for the brutal story it was and found the ending very satisfying, but it is very much not for mass market consumption. Watch for a dark, co-dependant relationship and super intense sexual content.
This was amazingly funny, and both sweeter and sadder than expected. Normally I would hate anything involving multiple love interests (I typically avoid the "love triangle" tag like the plague) but this was pretty cute. I wish the director had a happier ending, though. He was my favorite character.
Don't watch expecting a typical BL with pretty boys everywhere (not that the cast isn't cute) but watch expecting a Japanese comedy that involves gay men.
Not the worst I've seen but I wish Cheng Qing had been nicer at the start. The episode isn't really long enough to develop his character properly, but he was likable by the end.
I watched this for Aaron and in that regard I wasn't disappointed because he's so pretty to watch, but I didn't care for the way the FL was written; too annoying, too bratty, too babyish. That also means "Gu Si Ren" was all that for most of the episode. The parts I liked were the flashback/diary entries and the last scene, all the stuff with the real Si Ren. By the end I felt bad for the FL because, while irritating, she was mostly pitiful and I felt bad for hating on her during the first half.
Watch for Aaron and the last scene because it's cute.
It's a censored version of a BL novel, but honestly, I'm not sure how it passed. Cheng Fengtai and Shang Xirui…
So sad. I wish they saw BL's popularity and supported it, rather than denying people what they want. Being LGBTQ+ in China must be awful, not being able to be yourself. Thanks for the information.
Is This a BL if it is Than what's the role of FL here Just wandering.
It's a censored version of a BL novel, but honestly, I'm not sure how it passed. Cheng Fengtai and Shang Xirui are clearly in love in the drama, even if they never outright say it.
I haven't been been left speechless by a drama's beauty, it's perfection, like this since NIF. I'm stunned and unable to write a proper review that isn't just unintelligible keysmashes. 10/10, can not recommend it enough. If you're hesitant, just give it a try. You may not like it or you may have just started a masterpiece, you'll only know once you try. Now, please excuse me while I go curl up in the fetal position and attempt to pull myself back together, and figure out how I'm going to watch anything after this.
Edit: Tried reading the novel. Very weird. Could not read past the drinking milk scene. Hard pass.
Just finished and am very confused. The story, the production, the OST, the cast, in particular, were great, so I don't know how the show was so frustratingly disappointing. I watch dramas with an open mind and my disbelief suspended but this was just too much. I almost dropped it early on but my love for Joo Ji Hoon and Da In won out, so I persevered and....the f was that ending?? This could/should have been amazing; a cute family, action, some mystery, murder, fantasy, no romance, all things I love in a drama. However, with the huge plot points left unexplained I can't rate it too high (if some knows the answers, please explain.) 7/10 for Joo Ji Hoon's talent and hotness, Da In's adorableness, and a suprise favorite pairing of Bang Hak Jae and Ha Seung Mok. Watch if you don't mind being annoyed and love Joo Ji Hoon. I didn't know I needed to see him playing a caring father figure, but here we are.
Normally, I wouldn't like, or even watch, a movie with a relationship built on violence/rape/abuse but this was done in a way that didn't soften it. They didn't put romantic music over the (incredibly well acted) rape scenes or add any watercolor filters on anything. The tone is dark, the story is dark, and everything reflects that; the music (or lack of music), the editing, the colors, the sets, everything screams dark and wrong and twisted. But.....it works somehow?
Idk, I enjoyed it for the brutal story it was and found the ending very satisfying, but it is very much not for mass market consumption. Watch for a dark, co-dependant relationship and super intense sexual content.
Don't watch expecting a typical BL with pretty boys everywhere (not that the cast isn't cute) but watch expecting a Japanese comedy that involves gay men.
Watch for Aaron and the last scene because it's cute.
P.S. I will always be a sucker for size difference couples. 😭
Edit: Tried reading the novel. Very weird. Could not read past the drinking milk scene. Hard pass.