To Be Loved

A heavy, heartfelt drama that explores love and resilience amid societal pressure and personal struggles, often leaving you moved and contemplative.

Genres

Drama

Starring

Sheryl Ang, 崇喆, Kiki Lim

Overview

Ying Jun is born deaf and suffered the tragic loss of his father in an accident while his mother abandoned him from young. His grandmother took care of him, working as a waitress selling beer to raise him. He works in a restaurant with the Chef promising to mentor him, until he falls in love with the Chef’s daughter, and now faces his wrath. Yao Fei rises to the hopes and dreams of his parents, becoming a successful medical specialist with a loving girlfriend, Zi Yang. But behind the façade is a man suffering from depression, and his condition takes a turn for the worse after Zi Yang leaves him when she is unable to handle his breakdowns. Facing the discrimination of a society that focuses on success and perfection and amid the mounting challenges, for the sake of true love, will they persevere and courageously pursue it?

How it feels

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

About

Love, family, identity, isolation

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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