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Summer's Desire
When Luo Xi steps in to save the talented Xia Mo from a performance-threatening mishap at a major singing contest, he reverses a longstanding distrust they've shared since meeting in the same foster home as teen orphans. Luo Xi falls in love with Xia Mo and prompts Ou Chen, Xia Mo's suitor to dispatch her abroad on studies. Five years later, the now famous Luo Xi meets Xia Mo again, just at the moment an accident causes Ou Chen to lose his memory. As love and hate entangle with confusion, how will this love triangle unfold?
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Plot Summary
A young woman from a humble background unexpectedly meets and falls for a wealthy heir. Their love is tested by class differences, family interference, and a tragic past that haunts them both. As they navigate the complexities of their relationship, they uncover secrets that threaten to tear them apart forever.
Critical Reception
Summer's Desire (2018) received a mixed to positive reception, with praise often directed at the chemistry between the lead actors and its visually appealing production. However, some critics found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven, particularly in its adaptation of the original novel.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for the romantic chemistry between the leads.
Noted for its aesthetic visual presentation.
Criticized by some for a formulaic plot and pacing issues.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the romantic storyline and the actors' performances, finding it a satisfying watch for fans of the genre. Some viewers pointed out that the series could be melodramatic at times.
Fun Fact
The 2018 adaptation of 'Summer's Desire' is based on a popular Taiwanese romance novel of the same name written by Ming Xiao Xi, which has been adapted into television dramas multiple times prior.
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