Unexpected Challenges

A quiet, bittersweet drama about pride, lost love, and family bonds, unfolding with gentle emotional weight.

Directed by

Man On-Hung

Genres

Drama

Starring

Shu Qi, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Lily Lee Lai-Lai

Overview

Retired Win Kao used to be reknowned as the "Prince of Golf" for over a decade, but now suffers from financial hardship when his golf facilities store hits hard times. Reluctant to seek help because of his pride, he finally approaches strong career girl Jenny Wu after his economic situation hits the headlines in the local newspaper. Win blames Zsa-zsa for the story, the journalist who is dating his son Charles, and begins a campaign to separate them. But his son's relationship seems sincere and reminds him of his lost love with May, his childhood sweetheart who had committed suicide after she gets pregnant and her parents forbid their love.

How it feels

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

About

Family, love, grief, class

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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