Fragrance of the First Flower 2021
What is Fragrance of the First Flower?
Yi-Ming, whose husband works outside of town, lives alone with her son. After years apart, she reconnects with Ting-Ting at a wedding, a girl she was intimate with back in high school.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Yi-Ming, whose husband works outside of town, lives alone with her son. After years apart, she reconnects with Ting-Ting at a wedding, a girl she was intimate with back in high school. The encounter with Ting-Ting not only sets Yi-Ming free from her oppressive marriage, but also reawakens her feelings for Ting-Ting. Now that Taiwan has finally legalized same-sex marriage, will Yi-Ming have the courage to change her life?
Should you watch it?
“A chance reunion at a wedding forces a married mother to confront her suppressed past and desires.”
- explores complex personal identity
- tackles themes of marital liberation
- deals with heavy emotional themes
- slow-paced narrative
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas about self-discovery and second chances.
The series addresses themes of marital dissatisfaction and same-sex relationships in a mature, realistic manner.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Nov 12, 2021
- E2 Episode 2 Nov 12, 2021
- E3 Episode 3 Nov 19, 2021
- E4 Episode 4 Nov 26, 2021
- E5 Episode 5 Dec 3, 2021
- E6 Episode 6 Dec 10, 2021
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Feb 18, 2025
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 18, 2025
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 25, 2025
- E4 Episode 4 Feb 25, 2025
- E5 Episode 5 Mar 4, 2025
- E6 Episode 6 Mar 4, 2025
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 11, 2025
- E8 Episode 8 Mar 11, 2025
- E9 Episode 9 Mar 18, 2025
- E10 Episode 10 Mar 18, 2025
- E11 Episode 11 Mar 25, 2025
- E12 Episode 12 Mar 25, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Fragrance of the First Flower?
The story follows a married woman named Yi-Ming who reconnects with a former female lover from high school.
When was this series released?
The television series was released in 2021.
What is the central conflict for the protagonist?
Yi-Ming must decide if she has the courage to leave her oppressive marriage and pursue her reawakened feelings.
Where is the story set?
The series is set in Taiwan, where same-sex marriage has been legalized.
Is this a romantic drama?
Yes, the narrative focuses on the romantic and personal reconnection between two women.