Return of the Cuckoo

A gentle, melancholic look at love, sacrifice and the long shadow of a decision made for someone else's future. The years-long ache of separation carries the story.

Created by

Tsui Yuk-on

Genres

Drama

Starring

Julian Cheung Chi-lam, Charmaine Sheh Sze-man, Steven Ma Chun-wai

Overview

Twenty years previously, Chu Sha Kiu met an undergraduate from Hong Kong, Chuk Chin Fai and they immediately fell in love with each other. However soon afterwards, Fai decided to further his study in the United States. Kiu, though had just found herself pregnant, agreed reluctantly to let him go just for the sake of his future.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Love, betrayal, class, grief

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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