Conheça a Si Mesma (2023)

AN ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL DRAMA

What a terrific drama. you feel like you are watching a period of time in the life of a village, not actors in a drama. It is so so well done. The ML and FL were brilliant, there relationship is natural and caring. Granny was outstanding, she has a smile in her eyes, a little mischievous, fabulous, as were all the Aunties, the children all were wonderful. The cinematography , the music, perfect. the whole drama was soothing, calming, caring, the conversations were really worth listening too. A lot of wisdom. and fun also. i was indeed sad when i watched the last episode, so i have just rewatched it. and enjoyed it all again, and of course you see something you missed the first time around. Many thanks to the cast and crew for producing such a wonderful drama

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Meet Yourself is a magnificently well written slice of life drama where all main and supporting characters meet, heal, grow together, and ultimately, through some sometimes funny and always heartfelt interactions, each one of them find what is truly meaningful and important in their lives and move forward in pursuit of happiness. This drama, set in a village that anyone would like to live in, has one of the most mature, realistic, and genuine romance that, although is quite slow burned, one truly enjoy every moment the main couple is together and even how earnestly they love each other when they are apart; every moment and incident in their lives is meaningful. The leading couple has a beautiful, delicate, and fascinating chemistry. The supporting characters are so well casted and did such a fantastic job bringing their characters to life that many of them had the feel of a main cast. The drama has some quite slow moments that made me stop watching and rest from it but, the drama in general is so good that it lingered in my mind until the next day. Once I started watching again, I found myself immerse in the feelings, turmoil, sadness, thoughts, and happiness of the characters and the simplistic life and beautiful sceneries of the village. Episode 16 is hilarious how his father uses all kinds of antics to stop him from getting involved in the village and episode 26 melts the heart with the leading man’s love confession. Overall, this drama provides the viewer with great insights, smart leads, interesting supporting characters, day to day interactions of the fabulous village people, and the great performance of actress Wu Yan Shu, seasoned actress of theater, film and television, as the sassy, smart, innocently conniving, and very interesting Granny Xie. Enjoy it!

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Beautiful journey

One of the best Cdramas i have seen hands down.

Its not just a journey of a ML & FL but the whole quaint village. Their problems, their happiness, pros & cons of changing times for people in a village, for old aged people and for people who were lost and found themselves in this village. Its so so beautifully brought out. If audiences start feeling like they are part of the lives of the characters thats the ultimate goal a drama would have achieved & this drama achieves that effortlessly. In first episode itself you start rooting for FL. Same goes with every character thats introduced. Adding to that all the great actors and characters and the beautiful setting making it so perfect.

One special mention on ML. I think one of the very realistic next door "rural" ML i have ever seen in any languages. They really show ML working not just talking about working. The scene where he helps a stuck truck shows how he really helps people. Have never seen such scenes natually without highlighting "machoness" or "manliness" in front of FL(FL is not even present in that scene).

only downside could be a little bit slow and a romance between the musician and the much older women. I found it a little dragging and couldnt relate to that part of the story but otherwise very good.

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A warm breeze, a stroll through the market stalls, a chat in the gardens

In recent years, my grandpa had an accident and I had to hurry back to the Taiwanese countryside, staying there for half a year. During that time, I felt loneliness and grief, anxiety and anger, but most of all warmth and comfort. Being enveloped by the web of different characters and sense of community, I spent so much time with relatives and family friends, some who I thought I already knew and others who I had never met before, learning so much about them and about myself.

This drama makes me think of that time and feel a similar way. It made me finally want to sit down and write my first review. I'm writing as I rewatch "Meet Yourself" with my sisters.

To some this show may feel too much like a tourism promo or a music video. If you feel like that early on, I suggest you drop it. But, to me I haven't felt so comfortable watching a show in who knows how long.

I laughed out loud too often, grinned endlessly, and teared up at various points. The show is so well-paced and flows smoothly that I'm having a hard to commiting to a show after this. Even while I was watching, I kept slowing down and replaying episodes to prolong it. I don't feel that it is glorifying a rural lifestyle. Rather "Meet Yourself" really just highlights the mundane and reminds you of how much we should appreciate it. You don't watch this show for dramatic reveals or sudden plot twists. It only includes the drama of daily life.

I want to mention some of the side characters/stories I particularly enjoyed. At first I was concerned there would an uncomfortable relationship between Xia Xia and Na Na, especially when I found out the actor is 17... But ultimately, on his end, it was about his first adult crush and growing into adulthood; on her end, she was receiving his kindness and care in her journey of healing. Another relationship I enjoyed was Hong Dou and Hong Mi. I love that they portrayed this type of relationship where the nuances of having a sister are so real, showing the insecurities of each, the support they provide, and their roles within the family unit. Ma Ye's storyline ranks low for me, though people like him are definitely common so it was important to show. The various relationships, crossing generations and character, all had so much heart.

And the main romance...it make me so happy just thinking about it. I don't even have a strong desire to see Xie Zhi Yao and Xu Hong Dou get married or their life after episode 40 like I would many other dramas because I already know it'll be at the same speed and happiness that is true to them. The maturity of both in their lives and the occasional immaturity of both when in love (particularly Ah Yao) was so satisfying and endearing to watch.

Li Xian and Liu Yi Fei are at their best in this drama. It's a combination of the nature of this show and the type of roles that are the ideal fit for them. In some other roles, they come off a bit stiff, but, here, both feel very natural and comfortable here. The whole cast from the elderly grannies and aunties to the young kids of the neighborhood performed their roles beautifully. Xiao Ke Ai and Cui Bazi also performed 10/10~~~

Some elements are a bit repetitive but not to the point of relentless. There was a continuous amount of wind related metaphors/names. I did enjoy the poetry and culture of it so was not bothered, just occasionally found humor in it. Also, the music flows well with the vibe of this show. Maybe because I just finished watching a drama that only had BGM without vocals, the songs, at times, felt never ending.

Thank you for reading all this if you made it down here. Upon my first watch, "Meet Yourself", or "Going to The Windy Place", really was just the right temperature for me. Just thinking on it, I'm so content. It is the warm breeze that I'm sure I will need over and over again.

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Don't just exist, LIVE!

Meet Yourself is a very refreshing, calming, healing drama. This drama is not plot driven drama but instead it focuses on each characters, not only the main leads. We could see the lifes of each villagers and how they handle their tribulations in their daily lifes. It also includes friendships, family, community and has a mature take on relationship between man and woman. No episode is boring or feels like a filler episode. The drama speaks about how our lives these days are just filled with work - home and the ambitions to reach something (which is fine) and so monotonous and feel fast, but sometimes we forget to appreciate time and small happiness that happen. It reminds us just no to exist, but live! The cinematography is really beautiful and refreshes my eyes and the chemistry between the leads is wondeful. All the actors work really well and make you want to be a part of the community. Heavily reminds me of Reply 1988.

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The epitome of a healing drama

This drama really struck me different. It reminded me of the joys that life has to offer even though loss and hardship is inevitable. Watching an episode or two calmed a lot of my anxieties. The series did a great job of making you feel a connection with the individual characters and with the village as a whole.

I tend to be pretty picky about the pacing of a drama (especially C-dramas) but the pace of Meet Yourself is quite perfect. A review I read on here described it as meditative at times which is a great way to put it. It's not exactly fast paced, super exciting, or dramatic. Instead it focuses on more realistic interpersonal matters and some big life lessons. And even though some of the subject matter can get quite deep, the overall tone stays lighthearted and happy. After watching an episode or two I was always left feeling a little happier to be alive which sounds a bit dramatic, I know, but I'm telling you this one just hit me different!

There is a lot of side characters that you get to know throughout the series. To me most of the side character stuff fit in very well and did not feel like filler or get boring. I liked how some showed up only every few episodes and it felt like "hey there's a familiar face", like running into an acquaintance you enjoy. And some you get a lot closer to. To be completely honest there were maybe 2-3 scenes I skipped through in some of the later episodes where I was just uninterested in the conversation they were having, but that's pretty damn good considering how many other dramas bore me to the point of skipping to only bits where theres development in the romance lol.

I very much enjoyed the music in this series, in fact after writing this I plan on putting most of the soundtrack on my playlist. It's also nice having a musician character who doesn't overdo it on the singing but instead we get a nice song from him every once in a while. I often get bored when someone sings a whole ass song in the middle of a show but I found his song moments to be pleasant. I will say though that with any drama with this many episodes you run the risk of overplaying the themes. I think if you were to binge this the songs might get annoying but I watched probably 1-3 eps a day and didn't have this problem. Also there's this one song that talks about a horse as a metaphor for the heart and says "I'll give you the saddle of my heart" and this made me giggle a little but they use this song in some serious parts so it took me out a little hahah but I actually don't mind the song despite the lyrics being funny to me.

ANYWAYS tldr; watch this show, it is happy, lovely, beautiful, healing.

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I met myself and can't forget.

I casually stumbled onto this drama one day, thinking it would be just another forgettable watch. The first episode felt simple but oddly captivating. Then, out of nowhere, this random female character shows up—and let me tell you, her acting hit different. First thought: “There’s no way they kill her off. I need more of this character.”

Well, guess what? Plot twist. And right after that, the whole tone of the show shifted, and holy shit, it was GOOD. Slow? Yes. Simple? Absolutely. But somehow, every character, every house, every little detail feels alive and real. Even the songs hit so hard, I have to skip some of them—they bring back this overwhelming nostalgia, like I’m reliving simpler, better times I never even had.

And can we talk about how there’s no villain in this show? Finally! A drama that’s not drowning in random evil masterminds showing up to ruin things just because the writer got bored. Seriously, why can’t Chinese dramas stick to this formula more often? No Buddha-tier main characters who are weirdly perfect, and no surprise villains popping up halfway through to cause unnecessary drama. Everything here feels believable, and somehow, this show made me feel like I’ve lived in these houses. I’ve never even been to China (yet), but now I’m weirdly intrigued to go.

There are very few pieces of media that grab me by the soul and refuse to let go, and this drama did just that. Honestly, I’m scared to rewatch it—not because of the emotional rollercoasters, but because of the memories it stirs up. It's like revisiting an old photo album and realizing just how much time has passed.

All in all, this isn’t just a show—it’s a whole experience. And now, I’ll probably be thinking about it for the next decade.

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Simple, Therapeutic & Lively

If you are looking for a nice, calm, real and emotional modern story with romance, look no further than this epic piece

Story: From the get go the story is emotional with FL life changed quite suddenly and it sets the tone for what happens next. Its real and can seriously happen to someone if not already in real life. Changing settings to restart a new is not an uncommon phenomenon. Cut to meeting ML and his family and knowing his own story and how the two people and their lives end up matching and develop. All in the while, family incorporation mixes with life goals and adding in romantic parts. Very nice dialogue and plot

Acting: ML/FL chemistry is great and I have always been a fan of the FL, so I may be biased here but to me the acting has been done well. Support characters acting is on par and I like how it all gels together.

Music: Nothing too fancy, just dandy

Rewatch Value: If you are down to watch a series of healing, moving on with life and tackling challenges with a partner/romantic partner than this is one not to be missed, I have rewatched some of the epic moments multiple times.

Overall: I am aware there are some people finding this a slow drama however this is what its all about. This was never meant to be a fast pace drama, as it attempts to reflect how people heal, make choices and ultimately how they change their lives or others in a positive way. I find this fantastic modern drama starting off in 2023.

Cheers everyone, and hope anyone that attempts watching this enjoys it as much as most people have so far.

Shing

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A real masterpiece !!

A Very nice slice of life drama about the inhabitants of a small village near Dali (Yunnan).
Plot more and less "Hometown Cha Cha Cha" in Chinese version.

The relationship between Liu Yi Fei & Li Xian, (both GREAT in this series), is cute, comforting, solid. It's even a little hopeless to see a couple visibly in love, so cautious, hesitant!!
- The story is very well written, intelligent, full of wisdom.
- The production, slow, reflects the rhythm of life of the inhabitants. The landscapes, the images are magnificent... and we all want to go to Dali (Yunnan) to recharge our batteries, and meet the inhabitants (who have almost become family:)
- The actors are extraordinary: the grandmother, the aunts, the children, the roommates,... Their story is well developed, coherent, which means that we quickly get attached to the characters.
- Even the OSTs are just right!! Nothing flashy, the melodies are soft, beautiful... Perfect.

Don't miss this masterpiece (which you will watch again and again as you will find it hard to leave the characters)!!
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Très beau drama sur une tranche de vie des habitants d'un petit village près de Dali (Yunnan).
Plot +/- "Hometown Cha Cha Cha" en version chinoise.

La relation entre Liu Yi Fei & Li Xian, (tous les 2 géniaux dans cette série), est mignonne, réconfortante, solide. C'est même un peu désespérant de voir un couple visiblement amoureux, aussi précautionneux, frileux, hésitant !!
- L'histoire est très bien écrite, intelligente, pleine de sagesse.
- La réalisation, lente, reflète le rythme de vie des habitants. Les paysages , les images sont magnifiques... et on a tous envie d'aller à Dali (Yunnan) se ressourcer, et rencontrer les habitants (qui sont devenus presque de la famille :)
- Les acteurs sont extraordinaires : la grand-mère, les tantes, les enfants, les colocs,... Leur histoire est bien développée, cohérente, ce qui fait qu'on s'attache très vite aux personnages.
- Même les OST sont justes !! Rien de tapageur, les mélodies sont douces, belles... Parfaites.

Ne passez pas à côté de ce chef d’œuvre (que vous regarderez encore et encore tant vous aurez du mal à quitter les personnages) !!

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THE HEALER WE ALL NEED

In the world full of uncertenity,stress,depression,hard life,unplanned messes and noises,Someone thought of "Meet yourself" I read somewhere in the comment section,someone said that when life gets hard nd unbearaable,they just think of moving to a chinese village in the middle of nowhere and i feel the same lol.
This has been my healing drama of all the times,It introduced me to the rural most authentic and amaizingly beautiful China.What a fresh of breath air,what an amzing scenery,Every scene felt like a holiday in a care free country, where there is no worries.I remember the horde scenes a long the vast rivers, the farm with cows and two seat on th verandah where the leads would seat and watch the sunset or the sunrise,Gosh who thought of this idea?
There is so mujch goodness in this drama that words are not enough,I think you have to experience it on your own.THe sense of community around this drama was out of this world,every character was running from something but the moment they arrive in this village,it seemed like all their worries flew by in front of our eyes.THe show lietrally is so good that you feel like you are a part of grandma's circle.
The two seasoned actors Li XIan and Liu Yifei put on a show to remember.
If you are looking for a quiet,slow paced holiday destination to meet your self..tHis is a show for you

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