winter begonia is a drama that will put a spell on you and take you to wonderful, heart-wrenching stories about family and friendships.

what i love about this drama is that it doesn't just pull you to look at certain characters. there are complexities to each character and even though one may be an antagonist, you can't help but feel the slightest pity for them.

shang xirui and cheng fengtai. i was absolutely stunned with how strong the bond of these two are.

cheng fengtai:
such love and care was evident and i can nOT for the life of me figure out how well composed cheng fengtai appeared to be at the most chaotic moments yet he still approached shang xirui in a calm manner. (i could never ooF) cheng fengtai did have moments where he snapped but he was still able to get back on track and i just freaking admire the heck out of this dude.

shang xirui:
wow oh wow this guy. yes, he may appear to be a nutcase and immature but oH damn he reALLY really really values his friends and people around him. he's willing to go to hell and bacK just to see cheng fengtai, people from shuiyin house and anyone he sees vulnerable and in need of help safe and sound.

the ending may be ambigious but i like to think that if they were to meet again, the bond they had will continue to strengthen. perhaps... they're busy together making opera movies in hong kong? *sobs*