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A lot of people complained about the number of men that Rose loved, but they failed to understand that to Rose, every experience whether good or bad was worth living because it was those very experiences that made life worth living to her.

The easy pampered days of the school girl, the girl who fell in love, broke up, got hurt, got married, had a child, broke up, and fell in love again, and had her heart shattered when they were separated by death, all made Rose the person she became.

Real life is beautiful, ugly, messy, painful, filled with happiness and remorse. How you choose to move through all of the difficulties and joys in your path directly reflect how you can navigate life successfully.

I think Rose had the right outlook on life. Every aspect is worth living. You would never know what extreme happiness is had you not experienced the bitter and heartbreaking things life throws at you. Deelking in regret or anger only robs you of the opportunity for joy, deep affection and the ability to handle life with grace and wild abandon, even when you have to live with heartbreak and tears.

The cast was perfect in each of the rolls cast for them. Every actor played their characters well. Very well. Tgere wasn’t one character who didn’t pull you to them or drive you away ((ie. 2nd ml’s mother). You can empathize, cry, clench your fists and want with every fiber of your being to slap someone silly. THAT is good acting.

I found the scenery, the sets, the locations added a great deal to the stage of life Rose went through. She fought hard, worked hard, loved hard and felt loss deeper than most, and each location showcased that beautifully.

The music was also well suited for Rose’s changing life. The lyrics had different meanings at different stages and added depth to each stage without detracting attention away from the storyline.

I found the script well done. It flowed naturally from one stage of life to the next. There were not any odd gaps or questions in regards to the timing of the events. Well done.

Directing and production were also spot on. Each character had depth and substance and none felt like they were there to fill space. Each actor had their purpose and fulfilled it very well.

Tge only tiny flaw I found was that Rose didn’t age physically. Her character appeared youthful even when she was in her 40’s (she was 24-26 approx when her daughter was born, and when her daughter was last in the drama she was nearing college age (15-16). But at the same time, her outlook on life - riding a motorcycle, learning to fly an airplane, running an art gallery kept her mind and body sharp, so it wasn’t that much of a distraction.

I loved the pairing of Zhu Zhu and Wallace Huo was beautiful. Chemistry and compatibility oozed from every screen. Their portrayal, as described in the synopsis, as soul mates was so well acted out that watching his passing felt like you were losing him as well.

Overall, I’d give this a 9.8…but since that’s not a choice, a 9.5 will do.

I would rewatch this again, but it would have to be a long gap as it was deeply similar to my own.

Ignore the complainers. This is a fabulous watch and well worth watching!