The story of a farmer's son sent to study in the city, where he marries a wealthy heiress. In the end, his wife leaves him, and he is forced to return home to his village, where he learns that his family is ruined and starving.
Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for older, melancholy dramas that don't care about rushing the plot, give it a go. But if you need a pick-me-up or something that moves with a modern pace, you will probably be staring at the wall within twenty minutes. It’s a heavy one, folks. 🌧️ The whole thing feels l...
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Wancang Bu
Charles Horan
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for older, melancholy dramas that don't care about rushing the plot, give it a go. But if you need a pick-me-up or something that moves with a modern pace, you will probably be staring at the wall within twenty minutes. It’s a heavy one, folks. 🌧️ The whole thing feels like a long, sad sigh. We follow this farm boy who thinks he’s trading up by moving to the city and marrying an heiress. We all know how these stories go, right? It’s rarely a fairy..."
Yanyan Chen
Jingyu Jin, Shigen Zhong
China
