This also served as our introduction to the protagonists, setting the stage for the challenges they would later confront. Family pictures were also prominent in these episodes, symbolizing the legacy, history, and complexity of the familial relationships of both protagonists. Bingo's pictures with Lola Nene, Monching, and other residents of the tenement showed how unrelated connections could turn into a family. Meanwhile, the absence of Ling from Tiu's family photos upon her arrival symbolizes her outsider status, while later inclusion reflects attempted integration; yet, Ling continues to experience a sense of estrangement. These pictures further illustrated the differences between the show’s protagonists—Ling was related to her family by blood but was still treated like an outsider, while Bingo was treated like family by strangers. Ling’s iPod, given by her mother, signifies escapism amidst the turmoil surrounding her, transforming into her primary coping mechanism and providing comfort whenever she needs
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