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At 17, Xin lived a simple life in Macau. She enjoyed exploring the “world” with her DV camera, understanding the value of ordinary life. However, everything changed when she met her senior schoolmate Fei, who brought a new rhythm to Xin’s life. At 22, Xin embraced a free life in Taiwan, studying journalism and living with her girlfriend, Qing. Despite seeming ordinary, her life was also marked by graduation uncertainties. Xin wanted to stay in Taiwan but faced obstacles, and returning to Macau meant confronting her family. At 34, Xin lived a busy life shuttling between Hong Kong and Macau. Anxious to break free from the curse of being an assistant director, she felt pressured by her eligible actress girlfriend, Bei, to become independent. Facing external worries and internal conflicts, Xin finally realized that embracing her true self and being carefree might be the best way to survive.
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This thriller masterfully leverages shifting perspectives to turn a classic mother-in-law rivalry into a tense psychological study of control and perception. While the central male character feels intentionally hollowed out, the compelling lead performances and elegant direction make the series a gripping exploration of obsession.
| Acting | Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke deliver powerful, convincing performances that ground the series' shifting emotional landscape. | |
| Direction | The direction uses elegant, dual-perspective storytelling to successfully maintain tension throughout the episodes. | |
| Screenplay | The script intentionally strips the son of his voice and agency, effectively portraying him as a passive object of contention rather than a fully realized character. | |
| Emotion | The series' ability to provoke empathy for the leads is inconsistent, as the character of Cherry remains polarising and difficult for many viewers to fully connect with. |