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Enjoyable "Forbidden" romance
At the same time, I enjoyed Forbidden Flower both more and less than I expected. The “older man/younger woman” trope is something I usually avoid like the plague, but for this one, I actually quite liked it.
Firstly, the cinematography was stunning. Every scene was a treat for the eyes, with a beautiful, rich color palette that gave the whole drama an almost luxurious vibe. Definitely a good watch for flower enthusiasts!
I loved the dynamic between the artist female lead, who loves drawing flowers, and the gardener male lead, who loves growing them.
The story begins with a 20 year old girl who becomes fascinated by an older man’s voice when she hears it for the first time at her salon while he’s washing her hair.
He Ran is a brave young woman who shamelessly and boldly pursues him, doing her best to catch his attention. I liked her character, spoiled and childish at times, but also really cute. Xiao Han, on the other hand, is calm and reserved, constantly trying to resist temptation because of their age gap and the differences in their worlds. But the little smirks and glances in his eyes give him away, and watching that struggle was fun.
Both actors did an amazing job. The chemistry between them was fire. Every hug, kiss, or even the smallest glance felt sensual and believable. Normally, I prefer the “before they become a couple” phase in romance dramas over the actual relationship. but in this one, their chemistry was so comfortable and natural that I loved watching them date. You could see the love in their eyes.
As for the second couple, I didn’t hate them. If you skipped their scenes, you honestly wouldn’t miss much, but I still enjoyed them. It did feel a little one-sided from the SML, though.
Han Yu, on the other hand, was just annoying, I don’t even know why he was there since he didn’t add much to the story.
Some of the side characters were more enjoyable, like Mr. Han, the hotel girl, and the roommate.
Overall, this is a melodrama with the FL hiding her sickness, a few breakups, and lots of emotional ups and downs. It made me laugh and cry. The ending could have been better, but it was still satisfying enough.
I would definitely recommend watching this!
Firstly, the cinematography was stunning. Every scene was a treat for the eyes, with a beautiful, rich color palette that gave the whole drama an almost luxurious vibe. Definitely a good watch for flower enthusiasts!
I loved the dynamic between the artist female lead, who loves drawing flowers, and the gardener male lead, who loves growing them.
The story begins with a 20 year old girl who becomes fascinated by an older man’s voice when she hears it for the first time at her salon while he’s washing her hair.
He Ran is a brave young woman who shamelessly and boldly pursues him, doing her best to catch his attention. I liked her character, spoiled and childish at times, but also really cute. Xiao Han, on the other hand, is calm and reserved, constantly trying to resist temptation because of their age gap and the differences in their worlds. But the little smirks and glances in his eyes give him away, and watching that struggle was fun.
Both actors did an amazing job. The chemistry between them was fire. Every hug, kiss, or even the smallest glance felt sensual and believable. Normally, I prefer the “before they become a couple” phase in romance dramas over the actual relationship. but in this one, their chemistry was so comfortable and natural that I loved watching them date. You could see the love in their eyes.
As for the second couple, I didn’t hate them. If you skipped their scenes, you honestly wouldn’t miss much, but I still enjoyed them. It did feel a little one-sided from the SML, though.
Han Yu, on the other hand, was just annoying, I don’t even know why he was there since he didn’t add much to the story.
Some of the side characters were more enjoyable, like Mr. Han, the hotel girl, and the roommate.
Overall, this is a melodrama with the FL hiding her sickness, a few breakups, and lots of emotional ups and downs. It made me laugh and cry. The ending could have been better, but it was still satisfying enough.
I would definitely recommend watching this!
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