Refreshingly sweet and simple
There’s a lot to like about this sweet story of two kind but hurting people finding healing with each other.
The premise: A young doctor who practices traditional Chinese medicine and a hotel manager getting treated for insomnia open up to each other about heartbreak and family problems over the course of this slow-burn romantic drama.
Zhang Ling He’s male lead is gentle, caring, and a bit lonely. He makes a convincing couple with Xu Ruo Han’s female lead, whose sweet, playful personality immediately charms him when they meet in a doctor-patient context. But she’s cautious about getting into another relationship after a painful breakup.
Their relationship develops very naturally, from acquaintances to friends to flirting, although there’s clearly a spark there from the start. They’re always stealing glances at each other and secretly smiling when they’re together. It’s refreshing to see a simple story about two mature, fairly well-adjusted adults. No childish or toxic behavior here.
One of the qualities I like about ZLH as an actor is how warm his gaze is. In romantic roles, the way he looks at his partner is like they’re the only person in the world. His Dr. He Su Ye is such an empathetic character. You can see all his emotions in his eyes, and it’s like he’s experiencing the FL’s feelings along with her. He’s a natural talent for someone who’s only been acting for 5 years.
The leisurely pace, soft-focus style, lovely shots of nature and flowers, and mellow music make for a pleasant viewing experience. Plus, the leads are very likable, there’s minimal angst, no melodramatic ups and downs — just an uncomplicated, satisfying story about normal people navigating life and relationships. It makes a nice break from more serious or stressful dramas.
The premise: A young doctor who practices traditional Chinese medicine and a hotel manager getting treated for insomnia open up to each other about heartbreak and family problems over the course of this slow-burn romantic drama.
Zhang Ling He’s male lead is gentle, caring, and a bit lonely. He makes a convincing couple with Xu Ruo Han’s female lead, whose sweet, playful personality immediately charms him when they meet in a doctor-patient context. But she’s cautious about getting into another relationship after a painful breakup.
Their relationship develops very naturally, from acquaintances to friends to flirting, although there’s clearly a spark there from the start. They’re always stealing glances at each other and secretly smiling when they’re together. It’s refreshing to see a simple story about two mature, fairly well-adjusted adults. No childish or toxic behavior here.
One of the qualities I like about ZLH as an actor is how warm his gaze is. In romantic roles, the way he looks at his partner is like they’re the only person in the world. His Dr. He Su Ye is such an empathetic character. You can see all his emotions in his eyes, and it’s like he’s experiencing the FL’s feelings along with her. He’s a natural talent for someone who’s only been acting for 5 years.
The leisurely pace, soft-focus style, lovely shots of nature and flowers, and mellow music make for a pleasant viewing experience. Plus, the leads are very likable, there’s minimal angst, no melodramatic ups and downs — just an uncomplicated, satisfying story about normal people navigating life and relationships. It makes a nice break from more serious or stressful dramas.
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