I am a fan of Hsien Ying Hsuan’s acting, so I picked up this drama while on a flight. She truly adapts you’re any role given - and shines as an independent 40-year-old lady living in Taipei on her own. The story explores the definition of personal success and happiness, as well as romantic and familial love.

The acting, writing, and directing are all superb. The story is seamless, with each episode focusing on a theme from Jia Ling/a relative’s life, building up to the larger story. I loved both the present day and past storyline equally - which doesn’t balance often in other dramas. Each episode, I felt like I was listening to the stories of a real family, as it reminded me of my own relatives or of myself.

My favorite episodes were 1, 3, 4, and 8 - but I was tearing up every single episode, really. I loved the beginning, middle, and end, and am so glad this story exists.