Wennuan de xian

A Stellar Production All Round with a Brilliant Cast, Excellent Screenplay & Scripting ... showcasing the interplay & development of four Relationships played out amid the backdrop of sufficiently engaging Corporate intrigues & rivalry in modern Shanghai. Undergirded by a seamlessly executed OST which heightened the ambience.

The chemistry between the main lead couple is deliciously palpable. Meeting again after 7 yrs following a crushing breakup for reasons that remained nebulous, audiences are then drip fed the reason over the next 48 episodes. The angst, restraint, longing ... Exquisite. Yummy.

The FF Button was a helpful friend during the first viewing for a quick overview of the main storyline ... but this is where the rewatch value comes in, one then finds that one needs to go back to the other sections to mine for answers that are hidden "slow released" in the dialogue - to patch the holes.

May not appeal to every demographic, likely the over 30s set with a high urban bias with patience for dialogues. But there is good depth and thought in the scripting and storytelling. Artistic licence and a respect for cultural values.

Hair tearingly frustrating in parts with things left unsaid or the unhelpful naggings, hilariously funny in others, loyalties tested in friendships, dilemmas, melting tender moments, cunning moves, fierce competition, love. & corporate rivalry, sabotage & betrayal, personal insecurities and regression, regrets & resolutions ... there really wasn't any part in the script that was cringeworthy though admittedly the "again" breakup in Ep 44 18:17 was unnecessary I thought. A Hollywood ending in 30 episodes could've gained it higher scores perhaps. A little protracted. The ending was slightly flat (and corny) compared to the velvety crescendo midway. (Eps 28-30)

However in hindsight, true to intention in storytelling, one could see how the latter 18 episodes was "needed" for all the subplots to fully unfold and various relationships to ripen. Diverse, believable and relational content between love interests, siblings, family friends, colleagues, business associates and rivals...

Great script. acting, setting, hairdstyles, complexion & makeup, costumes, handbags ... A cinematographic billboard for goods & services.

Here to Heart sets the standard.

The acting and the plot was very nice and smooth, the actress and actor all were relatively good looking, the only thing that annoys me is the cgi (fake) office and fake lift to the office. Seems unprofessional

I almost quit series a couple of times because it is very long., 40 plus episodes. But it keeps you coming back. Cast is very good. I felt sorry for the lead actress for her agonizing scenes, hoping she got to laugh or smile after daily shoots. Last episode I've watched several times. Loved the music score, keep humming the melody. Would recommend the series to many of my friends.

This is the 3rd drama from Hans Zhang - Boss & me, Sunshine of my life & this. All 3 are fantastic. So far in Sunshine of my life is the best due its plot & swoonworthy, he has the most beautiful female lead & luckily here he has also a beautiful female lead.

Another chinese drama that contain unrequited love, back-stabbing, deceit & lies.

It's a shame truly sad that women are portrayed as such no dignity, no self-confidence & no shame.

It's a long drama & some scenes are draggy & long. I fast forward some scenes that are not related to the 2 main leads.

Some scenes are just frustrations.

Instead of the 2 main leads Nanxian & WenNuan talk like an adult, they go on defend, silent treatment & attack.

Watched but will not rewatch.

This filming portrays every feeling that it presents you were on the edge of your seat waiting for the next move anxious for each response. Very happy with the writers and actresses and actors this just makes me want more.