A SOFT STUNNING STORY
Secrets Happened on the Litchi Island is a beautiful coming-of-age story about two boys who form a deep bond over one summer. There's no instant attraction or anything, they just connect naturally and grow closer over time.
Their relationship is definitely a slow burn. Feelings start to develop, but one of them is a bit of a coward (and confused), so it takes a while. But that just makes it all feel more real and relatable.
What I love most is how comfortable and healing this series feels. It’s the most relaxing BL I’ve ever watched, no villains, no unnecessary drama, yet it never feels dull. The plot flows really well, and the storytelling is so creative and heartfelt. It definitely deserves more recognition.
Both leads are amazing, their acting feels so natural, like they’re not even acting. I have to say, Hu Yi (who plays Xiaozhi) looks super young. He’s 21 in real life, but easily passes for 17 in this.
The series gives off serious Call Me By Your Name vibes, if you’ve seen that film, you’ll get what I mean. The cinematography is stunning, vibrant, crisp visuals that really showcase how beautiful Litchi Island is. And the OST? Perfect.
A couple of small things I noticed: the English subtitles are tiny (rip my eyes, lol). Also, there’s a moment where Chen Li tells Xiaozhi’s brother he doesn’t have a girlfriend, but then later says he does? Bit confusing, but nothing major.
Final thoughts:
Secrets Happened on the Litchi Island is my first Chinese BL, and it completely won me over. It’s emotional, genuine, and just a joy to watch. Highly recommend if you’re into slow burn, heartfelt stories with beautiful visuals and zero stress.
Their relationship is definitely a slow burn. Feelings start to develop, but one of them is a bit of a coward (and confused), so it takes a while. But that just makes it all feel more real and relatable.
What I love most is how comfortable and healing this series feels. It’s the most relaxing BL I’ve ever watched, no villains, no unnecessary drama, yet it never feels dull. The plot flows really well, and the storytelling is so creative and heartfelt. It definitely deserves more recognition.
Both leads are amazing, their acting feels so natural, like they’re not even acting. I have to say, Hu Yi (who plays Xiaozhi) looks super young. He’s 21 in real life, but easily passes for 17 in this.
The series gives off serious Call Me By Your Name vibes, if you’ve seen that film, you’ll get what I mean. The cinematography is stunning, vibrant, crisp visuals that really showcase how beautiful Litchi Island is. And the OST? Perfect.
A couple of small things I noticed: the English subtitles are tiny (rip my eyes, lol). Also, there’s a moment where Chen Li tells Xiaozhi’s brother he doesn’t have a girlfriend, but then later says he does? Bit confusing, but nothing major.
Final thoughts:
Secrets Happened on the Litchi Island is my first Chinese BL, and it completely won me over. It’s emotional, genuine, and just a joy to watch. Highly recommend if you’re into slow burn, heartfelt stories with beautiful visuals and zero stress.
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