ONCE IN A LIFE TIME

A novel set in Japan, hailed by the Kanagawa Book Review as the “Eastern version of Gone with the Wind,” has been adapted for the screen.

Yuko, a middle-aged Japanese woman, has traversed the emotional wounds of life. Kairin, a half-Japanese, half-Taiwanese girl, dreams of marital vows. Their mother-daughter bond weaves through different generational values. After Kairin marries a young Taiwanese man named Zhen-gang, her true life unfolds. Seeking Yuko’s help, Kairin finds herself in a mental battle over every aspect of her mother’s life solutions. Repeatedly stung by Kairin’s attitude, Zhen-gang contemplates returning to Taiwan. Unbeknownst to many, Yuko’s undisclosed secret entangles Zhen-gang. How will the trio navigate the complexities of their relationships, and what is the elusive answer to love?