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The Character Development
(Depending on how you read this, there might be spoilers)
I wished I had seen this sooner but it's always better to be late than never (which by the way, thank you youtube for putting the trailer on my recommendations haha)
This movie was amazing to watch. The character development was the biggest thing and it showed the reality of love. Not all of us have a choice to love a person. Now I definitely don't condone cheating or affairs but this movie gave me another perspective on that. I also don't want to use any euphemisms so I'll be really straightforward. Cheng Xi's dad never really fell in love with San Lian. I think he knew he was gay but because he lived in a time where it might've been considered taboo. He didn't want to accept himself; thinking if he marries and bears a child from a woman he'll be normal — which we see is not the case. He still ended up loving his, 'male lover' whom he already fell in love with before San Lian. Love has no boundaries and I'll keep saying that over and over again.
The character development was my favourite thing because they really took time for the characters' development despite only having so much time.
Cheng Xi becomes bolder and courageous into standing up from his overprotective mother and realizes that although someone the love may die, everyone has different ways of dealing with grief — he was confused with Jay who seemed to be happy but as you progress watching the movie, you'll see Jay zone out reminisce memories which mean his way of dealing with grief must be that of thinking he is still alive. He lives in his memories because that's the only way to 'access' Zheng Yuan; to live through already made memories.
Cheng Xi's mom, San Lian was the character I anticipated the most when it came to character development. She was one of those characters we hate but in the end, not only do we understand and even empathize with her feelings, she slowly starts to understand everything herself. I also want to mention, her feelings are very valid. She felt betrayed and used. Imagine if you marry someone only to find out that they only married you for the sake of being normal and you were available to them at the time. You fell in love yet in the end you realize it was unrequited. I'm sure Zheng Yuan loved her but his love for her didn't compare to Jay's.
This movie is really good for those who'd love to see another perspective on things. The story was steady and consistent and it wasn't cliche. It respectfully talked about love, cancer, death, cheating and manipulation and a lot of things that are sometimes romanticized. I don't personally remember and songs which is why I rated it so low. There were also plotholes that left unanswered question(s). Overall it was a nice wave of new perspectives. The acting is also very realistic. The actor who played Cheng Xi was amazing. He was maybe only around 14 when he acted but wow!!
I wished I had seen this sooner but it's always better to be late than never (which by the way, thank you youtube for putting the trailer on my recommendations haha)
This movie was amazing to watch. The character development was the biggest thing and it showed the reality of love. Not all of us have a choice to love a person. Now I definitely don't condone cheating or affairs but this movie gave me another perspective on that. I also don't want to use any euphemisms so I'll be really straightforward. Cheng Xi's dad never really fell in love with San Lian. I think he knew he was gay but because he lived in a time where it might've been considered taboo. He didn't want to accept himself; thinking if he marries and bears a child from a woman he'll be normal — which we see is not the case. He still ended up loving his, 'male lover' whom he already fell in love with before San Lian. Love has no boundaries and I'll keep saying that over and over again.
The character development was my favourite thing because they really took time for the characters' development despite only having so much time.
Cheng Xi becomes bolder and courageous into standing up from his overprotective mother and realizes that although someone the love may die, everyone has different ways of dealing with grief — he was confused with Jay who seemed to be happy but as you progress watching the movie, you'll see Jay zone out reminisce memories which mean his way of dealing with grief must be that of thinking he is still alive. He lives in his memories because that's the only way to 'access' Zheng Yuan; to live through already made memories.
Cheng Xi's mom, San Lian was the character I anticipated the most when it came to character development. She was one of those characters we hate but in the end, not only do we understand and even empathize with her feelings, she slowly starts to understand everything herself. I also want to mention, her feelings are very valid. She felt betrayed and used. Imagine if you marry someone only to find out that they only married you for the sake of being normal and you were available to them at the time. You fell in love yet in the end you realize it was unrequited. I'm sure Zheng Yuan loved her but his love for her didn't compare to Jay's.
This movie is really good for those who'd love to see another perspective on things. The story was steady and consistent and it wasn't cliche. It respectfully talked about love, cancer, death, cheating and manipulation and a lot of things that are sometimes romanticized. I don't personally remember and songs which is why I rated it so low. There were also plotholes that left unanswered question(s). Overall it was a nice wave of new perspectives. The acting is also very realistic. The actor who played Cheng Xi was amazing. He was maybe only around 14 when he acted but wow!!
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