Once Given, Never Forgotten

A slow, heartfelt melodrama about love, loss, and memory, with emotional twists that keep you invested.

Created by

Dawei Li, Ting Yang Kuo

Genres

Drama

Starring

Sophie Zhang, Mi Lu, Zhang Chao

Tagline

Your Name and My Last Name

Overview

Xiang Yu Qiu is an orphan. A decade ago, his girlfriend, Luo Ting, died and donated her cornea to a sick 10-year-old girl named Xiang Lian Xin. Now ten years later, Lian Xin has returned to China after finishing a degree overseas. She meets her donor’s younger brother, Luo Rui, who falls in love with her at first sight. However, Lian Xin secretly adores Xiang Yu Qiu, the ex-lover of her cornea donor. Xiang Yu Qiu can’t face Lian Xin – Every time he looks at her, he sees Luo Ting’s eyes. So, he has no choice but to suppress his feelings for her. Under great pressure, Lian Xin unexpectedly falls victim to Alzheimer’s and Yu Qiu tries everything to help her get well.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, grief, identity, memory

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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