If you’re looking for light and fluffy, put this one on your watch later list. It’s absolutely worth a watch when you’re in the mood for a drama with a wide range of emotions and heaps of sincerity.

Watching this was one of those rare experiences from dramas that make you feel like you understand living in the culture of the time better after watching. The characters were all multi dimensional and changed with their experiences. Although you won’t always agree with the choices the characters make, it’s easy to empathize with their humanity. I’ve only found that in a hand full of dramas, including The Sword and The Brocade and The Story of Ming Lan.

This felt like a fresh story because the female characters were always making choices most drama writers would never allow them to make, even if they try write the character as a strong and intelligent being, they usually ruin it by making her a stereotype and pretty much treat it like a vehicle to get the male leads’ attention.

Although there are themes of love in this drama, it’s not the focus. It’s one aspect of these women’s lives. The main focus is the personal growth and relationships between the characters as they navigate challenges in a changing world.

I love it. I highly recommend it. I hardly ever write reviews but this was worth the time and effort. Happy watching, everyone!