

Thus, they choose to stay the same.īesides the master-slave relationship, the movie also reveals the struggle of people who are in denial of their true identity. The two main leads have been involved in this master-slave relationship for years, making it their habit that is somehow hard to change. Instead of partnership, he believes love is a state of ownership, where he can do almost anything towards his possession. On the other hand, Xie Yan, who is an only child of a billionaire, sees love as a thing that you can easily buy with power and money.

This thought makes him believe that love equals being owned, where freedom doesn’t really matter. For Shu Nian, who felt neglected as a child, Xie Yan’s kindness to adopt him, as well as his possessiveness, is seen as an expression of love. Through the story of Xie Yan and Shu Nian, viewers can see the effect of our past experiences in crafting our idea of love. That’s why I enjoyed watching Uncontrolled Love as it’s giving me a distinctive portrayal of a master-slave relationship, particularly regarding the reason behind their decisions to stay in that kind of romance. Unusual couples tangling in an odd relationship interest me. Growing up, I always felt the desire to learn about human relationships and their complexity. And for whatever reason, I feel a bit sad that I keep missing the chance to watch an intriguing love story that rarely can be seen in the Chinese BL industry. It’s either I didn’t pay much attention to the video, or I forget about it right away, which happens all the time.
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I remember seeing a glimpse of the movie, but I never had the urge to watch the full movie. I think the first time I learned about Uncontrolled Love, was from a compilation video of must-watch Chinese BL that I watched on YouTube. We can’t ever be certain that someone is going to wait for us forever. However, Shu Nian’s absence makes him realize that among all people in his life, only Shu Nian can soothe him and comfort him when things get too overwhelming.īut, is it too late for Xie Yan to pursue his love? And will Shu Nian accept his brother’s love? Love might not have a time limit, but patience does. Being an insecure homophobic, Xie Yan, who is also confused with his own feelings, decided to send his adopted ‘brother’ to study abroad. Things get more complicated when Xie Yan figures out Shu Yan’s true feelings for him. But she can’t do anything since his boyfriend threatens to dump her if she ever touches his possession, Shu Nian. Moreover, the two brothers’ relationship also makes Jing Yao, Xie Yan’s girlfriend, quite jealous. Although they have grown up, Xie Yan still treats Shu Nian in the same manner as when they’re children, leaving the latter feeling uncomfortable with his approach. Years went by, and they are reunited once more after being separated for six years. From the brief encounter, the two form a special bond. One day, he meets Xie Yan, the only heir of a real estate magnate, who instantly falls for his cuteness. Yet day by day, all he gets is a broken heart as no family has come to take him into their family. Growing up in an orphanage, he always dreams of finding the perfect family that will adopt him and loves him like their own child. Shu Nian is an introverted kid who loves spending time alone. When Shu Nian sees him as a brother, Ke Luo seems to develop romantic feelings for him. Their sudden encounter outside a bar where Shu Nian works brings them closer together. Ke Luo, who is played by Zhou Jun Chao, is a friend of Shu Nian. However, there is a similarity between the two, namely, devotion.

Love was portrayed as a manifestation of power and obsession, as well as an act of obedience. In Uncontrolled Love – a masterpiece by director Sun Cheng Zhi– love is defined in two completely different manners through the characterizations of Xie Yan and Shu Nian. Throughout life, people experience love in many different ways, which results in an individual interpretation of love itself. Love is a universal concept however, there is no universally accepted definition of love. Co-Authored by Mals! - Edited by TheFNGee One owns the other through a silent love that reminds me of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” The stylish Chinese movie centers around two men who share a life together, albeit in an unexpected manner. Depending on who you ask, either title is right, or either is very wrong. “Uncontrolled Love” or “Irresistible Love: Secret of the Valet” are two titles that mean different things for the same movie.
