

44 minSeason 1 • Episode 36
LatestLate-night radio host He Xiaoran has spent years suppressing her past heartbreak after secretly loving her close friend, Xiao Shangqi, who pursued a relationship with their mutual friend, Chen Fei'er. To preserve their friendship, she kept her feelings hidden. However, eight years later, Xiao Shangqi returns after years abroad, bringing back memories she thought she had left behind.
Acting
Victoria Song's micro-expressions of suppressed longing are devastating.
Writing
Radio show framing device cleverly mirrors her buried emotions.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title references a popular Chinese phrase for almost-relationships that haunt you for years, a uniquely East Asian romantic trope.
Director Dai Xiao Zhe specifically cast Victoria Song for her ability to convey volumes without dialogue, mirroring Xiaoran's trapped silence.