Taiwanese BLs have always come out a cut above the rest, IMHO, and Unknown showcased this perfectly. From the start, there is a solid story, and moreover, it's relatable and offers depth that is rarely found in BLs. You are able to see and understand struggle vividly, and that's a compliment to both the writers, director, and actors.

Unknown comes out as a slow burn, and it's like gradually being wrapped with a warm blanket. You start to feel for the characters, and the pacing assisted in providing context without any drag. Wei Qian struggles for his family, and Xiao Yuan struggles for his love. In both cases, their dedication is entirely pure and salient.

When the story reaches its tipping point, it's an audible change. That struggle from before shifts to something else, and again, attesting to the strength of the actors, you can feel the difference. Life doesn't get easy, but letting the wall down for them allowed for a comfort and happiness. Wei Qian carried himself differently, and the entire time prior to this, we didn't really see him be truly happy -- but then we did and it was magical.

It's one you have to watch for yourself to not just understand but experience.