Dear Ex
"Is hate easier to heal than love?"
When Sanlian's ex-husband passes away, she discovers he has altered his insurance policy, cutting out their son in favor of a stranger named Jay.
Directors: Hsu Chih-yen, Mag Hsu
Written by: Mag Hsu, Lu Shih-yuan
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