Fragrance of the First Flower

This mini series is breathtakingly stunning and mesmerizing with outstanding performances from the two leading actresses - Lyan and Zai Zai. Set in the universe of modern Taiwan after same-sex marriage was legalized, the story gives a new chance of finding love, healing and true selves to two women who had gone separate ways from an unresolved romantic relationship in their adolescence due to societal pressure and internalized homophobia.

I am still in awe how well crafted and thought out the series was. And you can really feel the cast and director gave so much love, care and compassion to the story, characters and the lgbt community. The actresses, especially Lyan seriously wowed me with her performances down to nano-seconds. I hope she is fully aware of her own gifts and her impact to the global lgbtq community and Asian audience who have long craved for real representation.

Fragrance of the First Flower is a deeply moving and poetic story that really makes you feel vulnerable. The production was done with spectacular details and character development. The delicate chemistry between two women in an East-Asian cultural setting was extremely well-portrayed. Refreshing, this film will make you remember its gentleness and warmth. Worth your time.