An interesting epic of romance revolving around two men born on the same day (7th of August) but led different lives and also hold different perceptions of love.
Yau Chi Weng (Kevin Cheng) plays a ruffian-looking guy who was often misunderstood by people around him except for his own buddies. He led a rather difficult life earning a living and forsaken his own studies. He was blamed for his ex-girlfriend's disappearance whereby he was believed to have murdered her on their joint trip to Japan. He lived a carefree and easy life; with an amazing loyalty and faith in his buddies. He met Ling Ka Yan(Niki Chow), a sassy and free-spirited girl who just adores animals and spends her full time working in a pet shop. She owns a cute little jock named Jack who was really faithful to her. The couple had a rough start and Niki had a bad impression of Weng; mistaking him as an impolite guy who "stole" her can of drink.
However, after a few encounters, Niki developed feelings for Kevin whom she was frustrated with for showing his couldn't-care-less attitude towards her.Slowly and gradually, the duo realized their feelings for each other and began their relationship.
It was then that more series of incidents crept in which created a barrier of doubt between the two as they strive to sustain their relationship.
Kevin had to protect the truth behind his ex-girlfriend's disappearance and also maintaining Niki's faith in their relationship.
Niki, on the other hand, had to fight an ongoing and everlasting battle with her hereditary illness which was starting to bog her down with the appearance of severe symptoms.
On a different note, Hui Wai Yan aka Don (Bosco Wong) was an ambitious young man who believed in making it big through starting his own business. His first business failed due to his chance encounter with Wong Chi Kwan aka Sasa (Natalie Tong) unbeknownst to him and he treated her as his saviour. However, upon discovering the mishaps he encountered on several occasions were caused by Sasa, the duo had a huge argument and vowed not to cross path with each other. Don proceeded with his new business; to run an coffee shop using imported Italian coffee beans. He then decided to pursue Sasa following his own misled perception of her being a tycoon's daughter in his quest and get-rich-quick scheme. At the same time, Sasa also held something up her sleeve by using Don and her relationship as a concept for her new comic publication. However, unknown to the duo, they have both fallen in love with each other.
When they found out about each other's intention, they broke up following a big argument. Upon breaking up, they realized their true feelings for each other but both were too proud to admit and at the same time, Sasa's best friend, Jessie (Charmaine Li) jumped in, professing her love for Don and offering him a irresistible offer to work in her father's corporation. The reluctant Don proceeded with Jessie but still harbored deep feelings for Sasa and was upset when she left for Japan to further her studies. Jumping at the chance to travel to Japan for business, he used the opportunity to hide it from Jessie and met up with Sasa. Jessie and Sasa had a huge argument when Jessie turned up at her apartment and found Don there. It was then that Don decided once and for all that the one he loved was Sasa who refused to forgive him. When Sasa was pregnant, Don was given a second chance when he mistook Sasa's boyfriend as the wretch who made her pregnant and later found he was the biological father.The twist of events between the two men were different; although they intertwined at certain points. For instance, Niki's cousin was one of Sasa's best friend and Kevin worked for Bosco in his coffee shop.It was like watching 2 different stories/drama in a same drama but yet, taking in the details of the entire plot totally.I found the storyline interesting but lacking in story development. At certain parts, it was rather draggy and the overall pace of the series was really slow.Besides the beautiful snow and scenery in Japan, there was nothing much to look forward to in the movie although I must give credit to the adorable coupling of Natalie and Bosco who have provided a marvellous point of entertainment in this whole series.
I must admit I loved the animated scenes between the two. Kevin and Niki made a really good couple but I have to say their scenes were rather dull and not well-blended.
Comparing the 2 couples, it is no surprise that I preferred the combination of Natalie and Bosco which was rather a refreshing blend compared to old-timer Kevin and Niki.There were a number of beauty pageants in this series as well; including Charmaine Li and Selena Li who I can't made head or tail of their baseless appearance in the movie except acting pitiful and "trying" to look pretty.No offense, but I have no idea how these two can become Miss HK as I found the two lead ladies much prettier and natural looking.
Charmaine Li tried to play an adorable and sweet girl but I personally found her rather despicable (her character) and for acting, she lacked of natural expressions which made her a really dull and unnecessary icon in the series.
Selena Li was another wood-like character who played her character to fish for sympathy votes in the series when I just find her another unnecessary and annoying factor to budge in to create a little climax point for Niki and Kevin.
Selena and Charmaine seriously need to learn from Natalie or Charmaine Sheh who have improved tremendously in their acting.
I must mention the likes of Elaine Yiu who was also a natural and she just has that confident look in her smile and expression. I really start to enjoy looking at her face on the screen nowadays:)
I heard this series garnered a fair share of popularity particularly among the younger generation. Either it was due to the cast or the scenery or the Japan factor, I do not know.
I also found that this series was supposedly a sequel to the popular Under the Canopy of Love which first casted Kevin and Niki as a couple.
This is a romantic-like soap opera which is recommended if you are a
lover enthusiast or in one of the cases, a great fan of Japan.
And enjoy the theme song and the scenery depicted in the song as the opening to the drama!~
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