When The Clock Strikes Zero!

Professor William, a 33-year-old man, had long given up on happiness. His childhood was marked by loneliness, abandonment, and struggle, and his marriage ended in heartbreak. Two years later, he's still picking up the pieces. That's when Mike, a 21-year-old half-British, half-Vietnamese student, walks into his lecture hall. Mike is tall, handsome, and full of life, charm and flirtatious reputation, a kind of guy who can get anything he wants with a magnetic presence that draws people to him. Admired by both men and women. He's a dancer, singer, and natural performer who can captivate an entire crowd with just a smile. And a literal playboy who had never truly loved anyone Until he met professor William.
Despite their student-teacher dynamic, William and Mike start to develop feelings for each other. William is drawn to Mike's youthful energy and kindness, while Mike is captivated by William's quiet sorrow and dignity. As they navigate their emotions, they must confront the complexities of their situation.
William is hesitant to cross the line, knowing that his position as a professor makes their relationship taboo. Mike, however, is persistent and determined to prove that his feelings are genuine. Just as they begin to embrace their love for each other, a secret from the past resurfaces, threatening to tear them apart. A choice must be made, and their love may not be enough to overcome the reality that fate has laid out for them. Will they defy the odds and find a way to be together, or will they become another story of love lost to time?