In the hundreds of dramas I have gone through, I have to say, this one buried itself into my heart the most.

Cheng Yi’s breathtaking performance as Si Feng captures a heart-wrenching journey of self sacrifice, altruistic compassion and infinite love. His performance as Si Feng perfectly shows the character’s personality, the tribulations he faces, how much he is willing to sacrifice, and most importantly, the lengths he is willing to go to, to protect the one he loves. Whether in this lifetime, or the 9 lifetimes he has spent loving her before. Cheng Yi will have you crying rivers of tears. The character he portrays is so heart wrenching, when Si Feng hurts, your heart will feel the pain to the very depths of your soul. I also have to add, Ive never seen an actor who could cry that painfully. As soon as he cries, I’m crying too. It’s actually amazing. Another thing, prepare yourself little hearts because he spits so much blood and it happens in almost every episode.

Bing Yan as Xuan Ji, brings to vivid life, the cheerful yet clueless character she is. Bound by a fate she cannot control, but determined to challenge nonetheless, for a love she belated realises. Although I felt that in the later episodes where things come to light, she lacked the emotional depth of portraying the kind of soul rending pain, such revelations would bring. I’m not saying she didn’t have a great performance, just that those scenes should have been acted out with more emotion then she gave.

Now, Cheng Yi and Bing Yan, Xuanji and Si Feng, have a chemistry that is the stuff of romantic dreams. I would purely watch this again and again just for the love between these two.

The pacing of the story was perfect as to allow the audience enough time to enjoy this intricate journey alongside all the characters. The OST touching captures, and adds an element of wistfulness, to the essence of every scene. Zhou Shen and Yisa Yu never disappoint when it comes to osts. Costume design and set were stunning. Absolutely loved the costumes between Si Feng and Xuan Ji. The supporting cast were great and really played their part well. Teng She is a definite favourite of mine!

All in all, the journey undergone by the characters, from youth to adulthood. From innocence to responsibility. From a glass heart to an all encompassing love. Love and Redemption is a drama you do not want to miss. Especially for the beautiful tale of love and sacrifice between Xuan Ji and Si Feng. It makes you wonder how far a persons love can truely go.