Secret Fruit (2017) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A story of concealed affection, jealousy, public exposure, and forgiveness among young people.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Grief And A Hidden Attraction

Duan Bowen carries the loss of his mother and resentment toward his stepmother. At school, he becomes secretly attracted to a kind new teacher who supports her students.

Key Events

• Mother's Early Death — Duan Bowen loses his mother at a young age. Characters: Duan Bowen Location: Family background
• Resentment At Home — Duan Bowen dislikes his stepmother after his mother's death. Characters: Duan Bowen Location: Family background
• New Teacher Arrives — Duan Bowen notices a new teacher at his school. Characters: Duan Bowen Location: School
• A Teacher's Disability — Duan Bowen notices that the teacher has a disability in her left ear. Characters: Duan Bowen Location: School
• Students Find Support — The kindhearted teacher helps her students succeed. Characters: Duan Bowen Location: School
• Secret Affection Begins — Duan Bowen falls in love with the young teacher but keeps it secret. Characters: Duan Bowen Location: School

Rainy Conversations

Duan Bowen follows the teacher and repeatedly meets her on rainy days. She listens to his troubles and invites him to her house, where their emotional closeness deepens.

Key Events

• Secret Affection Begins — Duan Bowen falls in love with the young teacher but keeps it secret. Characters: Duan Bowen Location: School
• Rainy Encounters — Duan Bowen follows the teacher, and they meet several times on rainy days. Characters: Duan Bowen Location: Rainy streets
• Listening To Troubles — The teacher is willing to listen to Duan Bowen's troubles. Characters: Duan Bowen Location: Rainy streets
• Invitation Home — The teacher invites Duan Bowen to her house. Characters: Duan Bowen Location: Teacher's house
• Talking Through The Ear — She asks Duan Bowen to discuss his difficulties beside her left ear. Characters: Duan Bowen Location: Teacher's house
• Fiancé At The Door — As Duan Bowen leaves, he meets Zhang Yang, the teacher's fiancé. Characters: Duan Bowen, Zhang Yang Location: Teacher's house

The Fiancé's Revelation

Duan Bowen meets Zhang Yang while leaving the teacher's house and learns that she is engaged. Meanwhile, Yu Chizi's longstanding feelings for Duan Bowen remain unspoken.

Key Events

• Childhood Crush Revealed — Yu Chizi's crush on her childhood playmate is established. Characters: Yu Chizi, Duan Bowen Location: School
• Secret Feelings Shared — Yu Chizi knows that Duan Bowen secretly loves the teacher. Characters: Yu Chizi, Duan Bowen Location: School
• Second Year Begins — During the second year, Yu Chizi learns about Si Jiali's encounter with Duan Bowen. Characters: Yu Chizi, Si Jiali Location: School
• Friend's Secret Discovered — Yu Chizi finds out Si Jiali's secret involving Duan Bowen. Characters: Yu Chizi, Si Jiali, Duan Bowen Location: School

The Photograph Scandal

Yu Chizi learns about Si Jiali's encounter with Duan Bowen and photographs them embracing at a bar. Her public post leads to Si Jiali's reprimand and expulsion.

Key Events

• Photograph At The Bar — Yu Chizi photographs Si Jiali and Duan Bowen hugging at a bar. Characters: Yu Chizi, Si Jiali, Duan Bowen Location: Bar
• Public Talkpage Post — Yu Chizi posts the photograph on the school talkpage. Characters: Yu Chizi, Si Jiali, Duan Bowen Location: School talkpage
• School Punishment — Si Jiali is reprimanded and expelled because of the posted photograph. Characters: Si Jiali, Duan Bowen Location: School
• Jealousy Attempt — Yu Chizi kisses a friend to make Duan Bowen jealous. Characters: Yu Chizi Location: School

Confrontation And Forgiveness

Yu Chizi attempts to provoke jealousy, but Duan Bowen is not impressed. He confronts her about the photograph and ultimately forgives her.

Key Events

• Confrontation And Forgiveness — Duan Bowen confronts Yu Chizi about the photograph, then forgives her innocent facade. Characters: Yu Chizi, Duan Bowen Location: School

Story Breakdown

• Duan Bowen's Grief — Duan Bowen's early loss and family resentment shape his emotional isolation.
  • Loss Of Mother — Duan Bowen loses his mother at a young age.
  • Stepfamily Resentment — He dislikes his stepmother after the loss.
• Teacher's Influence — A kind new teacher becomes the focus of Duan Bowen's secret affection.
  • School Support — The teacher helps her students succeed despite her disability.
  • Secret Love — Duan Bowen falls in love with her without confessing.
• Rainy Intimacy — Repeated meetings allow Duan Bowen to share personal troubles.
  • Rainy Meetings — Duan Bowen and the teacher meet several times on rainy days.
  • House Invitation — The teacher invites him home and encourages him to speak openly.
• Engagement Revelation — Duan Bowen encounters Zhang Yang and discovers the teacher's engagement.
  • Unexpected Meeting — Duan Bowen meets Zhang Yang while leaving the teacher's house.
  • Emotional Obstacle — The engagement complicates Duan Bowen's secret feelings.
• Friendship And Jealousy — Yu Chizi's connection with Duan Bowen becomes entangled with her jealousy.
  • Childhood Bond — Yu Chizi and Duan Bowen have known each other since childhood.
  • Hidden Crush — Yu Chizi secretly loves Duan Bowen and knows about his other crush.
• Photograph Fallout — Yu Chizi's decision to expose a private moment causes severe consequences for Si Jiali.
  • Bar Photograph — Yu Chizi photographs Si Jiali and Duan Bowen hugging.
  • School Expulsion — The public post leads to Si Jiali's reprimand and expulsion.
• Final Forgiveness — Jealousy fails to change Duan Bowen's feelings, leading to confrontation and forgiveness.
  • Jealousy Display — Yu Chizi kisses a friend to make Duan Bowen jealous.
  • Confrontation — Duan Bowen confronts Yu Chizi about the photograph and forgives her.

Directed by

Lien Yi-chi

Key Cast

• Ouyang Nana — Yu Chizi
• Arthur Chen — Duan Bowen
• Zhang Chenghang — Heng Dao
• Zou Yuanqing — Si Jiali
• Ou Hao — Zhang Yang