Go in blind, walk out seeing everything.
I finished this drama awhile ago, yet I can't stop thinking about it. The acting, the *story,* the themes, the plot twists that actually mean something (not just dropping bombshells for attention), and the inevitable ponderings it leaves you with are not to underestimated.For one thing, this is a drama that highlights disadvantaged notions. From beginning to end women's difficulties in society are on full display. Mental illness in a rather unique form is excellently executed by one of the actors, leaving the viewer with philosophical and ethical questions for themselves. Also our roles in society, especially "caged roles," and how unsafe it can be/feel to ask for help and the parts we play in that.
My favorite theme is "does being good?" get displayed through your feelings, in your actions, or by what you believe in? It's a constant battle every single character is struggling to win with themselves. All displayed so differently. Profound, glorious, and sometimes tragic. Beautiful.
I can't really say anything more without spoiling this drama. Don't be put off by reviews/comments saying there's not really romance (but the romance that is there is a driving point). If you're a romance person you'll like your payoff. I can't list the genres without spoiling anything. But there are additional genres. And it's fantastic. Please just watch this. It'll blow up your world.
It's best gone into blind, as every reviewer and commenter mentions. This isn't a scare tactic, it's to treat you.
This is truly a gem.
P.S. I mean, I love Deng Kai. He's a solid actor who did an excellent job in this and he wasn't even the best part of Doppelganger. WATCH IT.
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