47 minSeason 1 • Episode 12
LatestThe defeated Kao Jia Yue suddenly comes back home after many years. Many people feel awkward about his return, and hope he will leave soon. His nephew Cheng Yu is the only exception, as he finds Jia Yue different from other adults. Jia Yue realizes everyone, including himself, is struggling in life with so many challenges. His parents have an unhappy marriage, his second brother doesn’t feel he belongs at home, and his third brother is bewildered about his future. However, they continue to stumble and move on in life. Witnessing how everyone works hard to survive, Jia Yue also starts to plan his next step. He thought it was time to carry out his suicide plan…
Acting
Wu Kang-ren's silence speaks entire novels.
Writing
Suicide plan as dark comedy—somehow works.
Direction
Du Zheng-zhe finds beauty in cramped apartments.
Creator
Du Zheng-zhe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Named after Haruki Murakami's 'Norwegian Wood' quote on living—Taiwan's answer to 'The Farewell' but messier.
Wu Kang-ren gained 15kg and stopped speaking for weeks to prepare; his first scene with Joe Cheng was entirely improvised.
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