(Chinese: 童話故事下集; pinyin: Tóng hùa gù shì xìa jí) is a 2025 Taiwanese Netflix original series written and directed by Li Nien-hsiu.
I-ling (Alice Ko) has spent the past three years living with her in-laws, constantly debating whether to end her marriage every week.
[1] Just as she reaches her breaking point, he manages to show glimpses of the man she fell for, keeping her caught in an endless loop of staying and wanting to leave.
[2] However, everything changes when she connects with a kindred spirit on a dating app, and her body begins yearning for motherhood, forcing her to navigate the delicate balance between emotional temptation and family responsibilities.
Many praised its script for its realistic and grounded storytelling, while others found amusement in its release on Valentine’s Day, joking that it was intended to provoke conversations about relationships.