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This Taiwanese film that managed to make me incredibly frustrated for most of its runtime, but ultimately won me over with its final arc.

What really got to me was the emotional burden placed on the son. He's constantly caught in the middle of his parents' unresolved issues, forced to navigate their hurt feelings, stubbornness, and wounded pride while trying desperately to keep the family together. He bends over backwards to make them happy, carefully accommodating both sides, yet neither parent seems willing to make the same effort for him. It's exhausting to watch him carry the responsibility for everyone's happiness when he's the one who should be receiving their love and support. At some point, you just want to tell both parents to put their egos aside and actually show up for their son.

Thankfully, the last arc provided a much-needed emotional payoff and left me genuinely happy with the way things wrapped up. A simple but heartfelt family story, and a reminder that children shouldn't have to carry the emotional baggage of their parents.