Rattan

I. Introduction

The Chinese drama is adapted from the novel of the same name by Wei Yu. It tells the story of the young designer Qin Fang who accidentally touches a mechanism and encounters Si Teng who has been sleeping for decades. In the process of helping Si Teng find the truth about her life experience, the two become acquainted and overcome numerous obstacles together.

II. Synopsis

Many years ago, the plant-alien hybrid Si Teng was hunted down by a Xuanmen hunter. Chased across Shanghai, Si Teng fled for her life but escaping the relentless hunter proved impossible. In an act of cruel piety, the hunter killed Si Teng and buried her remains at the base of a great cliff. There she would have remained for all eternity, had fate not chosen to intervene. Resurrected by the unwitting actions of a young architect by the name of Qin Fang, Si Teng finds herself in a strange new world. Confused by the fragmented memories in her head, Si Teng insists Qin Fang help her regain her memories, while at the same time helping her understand life in this modern age. Despite their rocky start, Qin Fang eventually agrees to Si Teng’s demands. With Qin Fang by her side, Si Teng learns what it means to live and love but the fragmented memories of her past continue to torment her. Determined to understand the mysteries of her past, Si Teng and Qin Fang continue to search for answers, their quest drawing them ever closer. But how long will their happiness last when the demon of the past refuses to die?

III. Trailer

IV. Episodes

V. OSTs

VI. Reception

Rattan's scores have been mostly positive as it's gotten 8.0 on Mydramalist, 8.6 on IMDB, 9.0 on Rakuten Viki, & 7.1 on Douban.