The novel follows the growth and psychological journey of a young girl, Fang Siqi, who chooses to build a paradise of her own in her mind in order to escape from family pressures and school realities. In the paradise, she performs and dances with her friends and becomes friends with the son of a triad boss, whom she secretly loves for years.
Through the depiction of Fang Siqi's emotional, psychological and family background, the novel shows the contradictions and entanglements between dreams, fantasies and realities of a young girl in a modern Chinese city, and also explores the real issues of social injustice and family relationships.
The movie adaptation omits the overly absurd plot of the novel and adds more details and emotional descriptions, making the story more relatable and infectious. By focusing more on details and emotional descriptions, the movie plot makes the story more realistic and vivid, increasing the audience's emotional ****ing.
In addition, there are some scenes in the movie that are not found in the novel, such as the plot revolving around the story of Jiang Anqi's mother, thus presenting a more complete picture of the complexity of Jiang Anqi's family background, and at the same time enhancing the contrast between Jiang Anqi and Fang Siqi.
Overall, Han Han's novel was successfully adapted into a movie after impressing many readers with its vivid writing style, deep characterization, and profound insight into modern urban life. The movie was successful and well-received for its delicate emotional portrayal, realistic situations and excellent performances, which brought deep thoughts and touches to the audience.