The Project 17 : Side by Side

A gentle, heartfelt watch that balances family warmth with the quiet struggles of growing up and finding your place.

Created by

Chiang Hsiu-Chiung

Genres

Family, Drama

Starring

Liang Jingkang, Yang Chaoyue, Jackey Zhu

Tagline

A touching coming-of-age story about family is told through the eyes of an autistic teen and his younger brother.

Overview

Ping An is an autistic teenager who gains recognition for being a badminton prodigy. Zihao is his younger brother and a fellow badminton player. Xiao Na is a bright and cheery young woman who helps out at her grandpa's badminton court for the summer. She gets close to both brothers and becomes attracted to Zihao. However, their journey is not as smooth-sailing as they'd hope and the two brothers are pushed to a difficult crossroad.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, coming-of-age, identity, friendship

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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