Xiang Yu Qiu is an orphan. A decade ago, his girlfriend, Luo Ting, died and donated her cornea to a sick 10-year-old girl named Xiang Lian Xin. Now ten years later, Lian Xin has returned to China after finishing a degree overseas. She meets her donor’s younger brother, Luo Rui, who falls in love with her at first sight. However, Lian Xin secretly adores Xiang Yu Qiu, the ex-lover of her cornea donor. Xiang Yu Qiu can’t face Lian Xin – Every time he looks at her, he sees Luo Ting’s eyes. So, he has no choice but to suppress his feelings for her. Under great pressure, Lian Xin unexpectedly falls victim to Alzheimer’s and Yu Qiu tries everything to help her get well. (Source: iQiyi) Edit Translation
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- magyar / magyar nyelv
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- Native Title: 你的名字我的姓氏
- Also Known As: Your Name, My Surname , Your Name and My Last Name , Ni De Ming Zi Wo De Xing Shi
- Genres: Romance, Drama
Where to Watch Once Given, Never Forgotten
Cast & Credits
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![Zhang Xue Ying in Once Given, Never Forgotten Chinese Drama (2021)]( "Zhang Xue Ying in Once Given, Never Forgotten Chinese Drama (2021)")
Zhang Xue YingLian XinMain Role -
![Eric Le Yang in Once Given, Never Forgotten Chinese Drama (2021)]( "Eric Le Yang in Once Given, Never Forgotten Chinese Drama (2021)")
Eric Le Yang Main Role -
![Zhang Chao in Once Given, Never Forgotten Chinese Drama (2021)]( "Zhang Chao in Once Given, Never Forgotten Chinese Drama (2021)")
Zhang Chao Main Role -
![Run Chen in Once Given, Never Forgotten Chinese Drama (2021)]( "Run Chen in Once Given, Never Forgotten Chinese Drama (2021)")
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![Viola Mi in Once Given, Never Forgotten Chinese Drama (2021)]( "Viola Mi in Once Given, Never Forgotten Chinese Drama (2021)")
Viola MiTang ShiMain Role -
![Jasmine Liu in Once Given, Never Forgotten Chinese Drama (2021)]( "Jasmine Liu in Once Given, Never Forgotten Chinese Drama (2021)")
Jasmine LiuYe Mu TaoMain Role
Reviews
Nope
No, just no. One giant nope of a drama. Don't waste your time.- acting: nope
- story: hell no!
- characters: nope
I don't want to start listing everything that didn't work about this drama, because literally nothing about this drama was good. On the other hand, I'm supposed to use up the 500 character minimum on this review.
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Repetitive, over-used plot. Felt more like a 2005/2006 drama.
Story: The synopsis posted above is a good summary.The story started not long after LianXin had gotten her transplanted corneas; she had been a close friend of the older Yu Qiu, Luo Ting, and Chen Ji. Before her death, Luo Ting had asked YuQiu to give her eyes to little LianXin. LianXin then was adopted by Luo Ting's family, who opposed her relationship with YuQiu.
Overall I quite liked the childhood portion of the drama - the child actress was great and the relationship between our main characters was building nicely. The drama showed how their bonds shifted throughout the years - when LianXin became a teenager, then a young lady. Finally, the second half of the drama settled on LianXin's "adult" life - she reconnected with Yu Qiu and her closest people after returning from her study abroad. Her Alzheimer's onset started appearing subtly toward the end.
Personally, I found myself skipping half of the scenes as it was repetitive - they recycled some of the plot arcs over and over again.
This is my first time watching the main male actor (Eric Yang); his acting was decent. The other actors did well, too. (except maybe Run Chen but oh well) - I LOVE the child actress playing little LianXin!
I wouldn't rewatch nor recommend the series, tho.
Felt too long and bland for my personal taste.
