Hsieh Chan-jung

A car accident leaves a 22-year-old young man bound to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. The elderly driver who hit him gives the family a house and pays monthly compensation, yet he still cannot forgive himself. The boy’s mother believes that as long as one is alive, there is hope. His unemployed father devotes himself entirely to caring for him. The physical therapist who guides his rehabilitation quietly falls in love with him. Because of the accident, the family begins gathering for dinner every night, finding a fragile sense of togetherness. But his perceptive younger sister knows the truth behind their beautiful new home: it was bought with her brother’s broken body.

The 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…

Each character’s unbreakable addiction stems from unresolved life issues. To avenge herself against the scumbag WANG Fei-Peng, Casey ZHANG quietly approaches his alcohol-addicted wife, YANG Man-ru. Unexpectedly, they become close friends despite their age difference and embark on a path of drug abuse. Anti-narcotics officer CHEN Qi-ming, while investigating the case, reunites with his first love, YANG Man-ru. Their unresolved feelings lead to his guilt and struggle. Their obsessive attachments, akin to addiction, drag them into their own abysses.

At the San Ch’ung I Chien tutoring center, troubled students find guidance and care beyond academics. Through the dedication of volunteer tutors, these young lives are transformed, revealing a heartfelt story of compassion, growth, and second chances.

Human nature is like aircraft black box. No matter what it has gone through, it looks the same from outside. The secret within can never be known.