Little Nyonya

Little Nyonya ' - 小娘惹
I caught the first episode of the show << 小娘惹>> last night. I have to say I really enjoyed it :) I particularly like the character of Juxiang, acted by Jeanette Aw. Her character is very gentle & kind yet very strong. She is a character of grace and considers others' interests above herself. She has a genuine heart for people and is very kind to her maidservant whom she helps to pay off her debt with her red packet money. I am entranced by one scene when she was accused by her stepmother of stealing a bangle. Although she was let off, she held on to her integrity. She took a candle, lighted it and placed her hand over the flame. She swore in front of her ancestors that if she was the one who stole the bangle, her hand will be burnt till it is deformed. I love the expression on her face as she did that, not wanting to bow down to the injustice done to her. There was just a slight flinch on her face as she allow the flame to burn her hand.

Brief sypnosis:

Juxiang is born into a big Peranakan family where her mum is a mistress. She is gentle, beautiful and a fantastic cook. Born deaf-mute, she is ostracized by people. Right before the Japanese Occupation in Singapore, she is forced to marry a rich Peranakan as a mistress. Juxiang resists the marriage and runs away from home. She then meets a young Japanese photographer and after many obstacles, they finally get married and Juxiang gives birth to a daughter Yue Niang. During the World War, Juxiang is tortured and both her husband and her dies leaving behind their 8-year-old daughter...the story continues

Do catch the show!