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Relish second chances and relationships, and don't forget the family!
This comedy-drama with a large chunk of romance is light, fun, yet realistic and plays out like a delightful puzzle connecting many hearts while hopefully inspiring viewers to study hard, cherish relationships and patiently consider the factors which influence personal choices. What if you had a second chance to change what you once did in school, for a future in university and beyond?
Gu Xuejiao decides to take charge of second chances and embrace certain changes. Along the way, our lovable heroine's story interweaves and unfolds alongside the stories of her brother, her choice of tutor (Lin Zhihua), and certain friends including those who are not kind to her. Adapting a novel to screen isn't easy for multiple characters necessary to each other, especially with only 23 episodes. However, screenwriter Lan Baise and Director Cai Cong keep a streamlined focus on character development and relationships while incorporating plot devices alongside engaging wordplay. Peanuts are heartwarming positivity. Coding takes on a completely new meaning when verbally discussed. Finding friends to rely upon, sharing camaraderie and jokes and more- This drama might give you ideas and courage in overcoming obstacles.
A crucial factor for this drama involves the different parents of the five characters with the biggest screentimes in this drama, whereby these parents leave their impact on those children and in turn, also influences individuality of each character when it comes to relationships. Across 15 episodes, why each of the five characters turned out the way they did or once made specific choices will become clearer. Gu Xuejiao and Gu Mingze are fortunate in ways which the likes of Lin Zhihua and Zhou Shiyun are not. One specific relationship might make some viewers question why it even happens. Second chances take time depending on emotional wounds, and some people need more time than others... Especially when you consider the kind of parents you might be fortunate to have versus the parents which children don't deserve to suffer or be controlled by.
Sun Zhenni is happily relishing this role whereby she is not afraid to be whatever her character needs (reminding one of Carole Lombard from the Golden Age of Hollywood), and shines as Gu Xuejiao in a naturally expressive manner wielding delicate restraint in selected moments. Chen Jingke is the perfect foil and might make you see spectacles in a totally different light. "Relish" is the keyword here, whereby the cast is clearly having a blast acting out their individual quirks and emotions in this drama. Their synergy flows, and the end result is fresh while not taking itself too seriously with just the right touch of exaggeration or subtlety where needed, while aiming to address life through different perspectives with different personalities.
The full OST of 21 songs encapsulates a slice of time in life, whereby you will want to enjoy halcyon days and achieve your goals and be in school again... Breathing in the perfume of possibilities and romance amidst a fresh field of flowers or bouncy summer humidity. 《无效》 by 孙郎朗Billy is the rap song that might have you bopping along mentally, spreading good vibes. Wanting good things to happen to everybody is a noble kind aspiration to share via a drama. Will the characters leave you wanting to have good things happen for others, making good on second chances? All I can say is... Peanuts.
花生花生好事发生!
Gu Xuejiao decides to take charge of second chances and embrace certain changes. Along the way, our lovable heroine's story interweaves and unfolds alongside the stories of her brother, her choice of tutor (Lin Zhihua), and certain friends including those who are not kind to her. Adapting a novel to screen isn't easy for multiple characters necessary to each other, especially with only 23 episodes. However, screenwriter Lan Baise and Director Cai Cong keep a streamlined focus on character development and relationships while incorporating plot devices alongside engaging wordplay. Peanuts are heartwarming positivity. Coding takes on a completely new meaning when verbally discussed. Finding friends to rely upon, sharing camaraderie and jokes and more- This drama might give you ideas and courage in overcoming obstacles.
A crucial factor for this drama involves the different parents of the five characters with the biggest screentimes in this drama, whereby these parents leave their impact on those children and in turn, also influences individuality of each character when it comes to relationships. Across 15 episodes, why each of the five characters turned out the way they did or once made specific choices will become clearer. Gu Xuejiao and Gu Mingze are fortunate in ways which the likes of Lin Zhihua and Zhou Shiyun are not. One specific relationship might make some viewers question why it even happens. Second chances take time depending on emotional wounds, and some people need more time than others... Especially when you consider the kind of parents you might be fortunate to have versus the parents which children don't deserve to suffer or be controlled by.
Sun Zhenni is happily relishing this role whereby she is not afraid to be whatever her character needs (reminding one of Carole Lombard from the Golden Age of Hollywood), and shines as Gu Xuejiao in a naturally expressive manner wielding delicate restraint in selected moments. Chen Jingke is the perfect foil and might make you see spectacles in a totally different light. "Relish" is the keyword here, whereby the cast is clearly having a blast acting out their individual quirks and emotions in this drama. Their synergy flows, and the end result is fresh while not taking itself too seriously with just the right touch of exaggeration or subtlety where needed, while aiming to address life through different perspectives with different personalities.
The full OST of 21 songs encapsulates a slice of time in life, whereby you will want to enjoy halcyon days and achieve your goals and be in school again... Breathing in the perfume of possibilities and romance amidst a fresh field of flowers or bouncy summer humidity. 《无效》 by 孙郎朗Billy is the rap song that might have you bopping along mentally, spreading good vibes. Wanting good things to happen to everybody is a noble kind aspiration to share via a drama. Will the characters leave you wanting to have good things happen for others, making good on second chances? All I can say is... Peanuts.
花生花生好事发生!
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