Text | An Qing
Editor | 9527 Miao Gujun
"Flowers" was an instant hit because of the combination of Hu Ge + Wong Kar Wai. Compared with most domestic dramas on the market, every second of this drama is Cinematic quality.
Everyone under the camera of Wong Kar-wai is flamboyant and wanton. Ah Bao, played by Hu Ge, is righteous, handsome, and elegant, while Li Mingli, played by Xin Zhilei, is bold, ambitious, and full of mystery. Lingzi, played by
Ma Yili, knows the philistine but is not a philistine. She is a debt collector and the most reliable and solid backing among A Bao's three wallets.
Even Tang Yan, who has not had a strong presence in domestic dramas in recent years, is full of story-telling under the lens of Wong Kar-wai. Her interpretation of Miss Wang is free and direct, innocent, and has the squeamishness and arrogance of a Shanghai girl, but she still doesn't lose her temper. Kindness and authenticity.
It is no exaggeration to say that the above four actors are the souls of the drama "Flowers". But in fact, "Flowers" is full of stars, and many of the faces are actually non-professional cross-border actors recruited by Wong Kar-Wai. In reality, they are ceiling-level figures in their respective fields.
The 54-year-old Fan Zhiyi is a football player that everyone is familiar with. After his retirement, he became a legend in the history of Chinese football, known as "General Fan". In recent years, he has been aggressively attacking the variety show industry.
In "Flowers", Fan Zhiyi plays Master Fan, who has a full Shanghainese accent. Fan Zhiyi's advantage of being born and raised in Shanghai allows him to shine in "Flowers", a TV series set in Shanghai.
Since Ms. Wang was transferred to the factory, Fan Zhiyi's role as Master Fan has become more and more important. Fan Zhiyi, who is not a professional actor, has a strong sense of involvement in the drama, a full sense of substitution, and his acting skills are not inferior to those of professional actors.
As an Internet celebrity, Papi Jiang actually has some acting experience before, but because she is well-known as a funny blogger, the characters she portrays are basically self-deprecating clown characters in film and television dramas.
But this time, the role of Papi Jiang in "Flowers" runs throughout, and the role of Ling Hong is Lingzi's best friend.
At first, Ling Hongâs presence was not strong, but after Miss Wangâs incident because of the pearl earrings she sold, her role became more important.
Lingzi discovered Ling Hongâs purchase order and got mad when she learned that she bought jewelry for herself at ten times the purchase price. In this scene, Ling Hong, who speaks in a panic, is like a machine gun, attacking indiscriminately, with a eloquent tongue and a noisy voice. This scene alone makes the character of Ling Hong completely stand out in "Flowers". live.
Teacher Shi Yihong is a famous opera artist in real life. She is a Qingyi member of the Mei School of the Shanghai Peking Opera Company. Although she is not well known by everyone, she is a treasure-level figure in the field of opera.
In "Flowers", Teacher Shi played by Shi Yihong is one of Lingzi's neighbors. When she appears, she has a gentle temperament and a gentle voice. She has the charm of a Shaohai woman and the dignity of a famous opera master.
In the plot setting, Lingzi complained from time to time that the woman downstairs sang opera every day, which was very noisy, but in fact, it was even more difficult to hear Teacher Shi Yihong singing in a TV series.
Kong Xiangdong in real life is a famous pianist. He was born in Shanghai, China, and is one of the best and most active pianists in the international music scene.
In the plot of "Flowers", Kong Xiangdong plays one of Reiko's neighbors. He takes his children to piano lessons at home, and quarrels with his neighbors over trivial matters from time to time. There is a scene in the play where the piano teacher played by Kong Xiangdong and Reiko There was an argument over the sound of the piano.
In this scene, Kong Xiangdong's authentic Shanghainese accent sounds like the alley flavor of the 1990s. This full flavor of life makes "Flowers" a work full of capital and money elements. A friendly atmosphere.
It is worth mentioning that most of the actors chosen by Wong Kar-wai are locals from Shanghai, and even the little actors who appeared for a few seconds have some background.
Netizensâ eyes are like rulers. Not only did they find various big shots in "Flowers", but they also discovered the sons of Deng Chao and Sun Li in the flash of the camera. They are also children who grew up in Shanghai, etc. In "Flowers", a student who plays with teacher Kong Xiangdong is created.
In the camera, Waiting is wearing a white shirt with a brown vest, and a green scarf on the collar. The overall look is energetic, but also has the dignity and neatness of Shanghainese.
In this scene, Waiting did not have any lines, but the scenes he exposed were very simple. Before "Flowers", few viewers or netizens realized that Waiting was also a good actor.
In real life, Waiting often participates in some activities with Deng Chao and Sun Li. It can be seen that Deng Chao's family actually intends to let Waiting enter the entertainment industry. But every time he appeared in the media's camera, he looked skinny. His facial features and face shape were not as outstanding as Deng Chao's, and his temperament also seemed timid. He didn't look like actor material.
Compared with many young actors who have shown acting personalities at the age of Waiting, Waiting is really not outstanding enough.
But I didnât expect that Wait and Waitâs body really proves the saying that only by being on camera can you tell whether an actor is suitable for acting. Wait and Waitâs temperament and appearance are the so-called photogenic face. The visual effect of being three pounds fatter on camera makes the real world Some are shriveled, etc. The figure and appearance in the camera are just right.
Even in "Flowers", Wong Kar-Wai's aesthetic lighting style directly allowed etc. to bloom some contrasting stories. In a few seconds of footage, the audience sees not just a child learning piano. On the contrary, the audience can see a family working hard to change their destiny through the shaping of the film.
The child he created has to practice at the piano teacher's house on weekends. His parents work hard and live a tight life in a crowded alley. The child is a bit dull and longs for a happy childhood.
However, at the request of his parents, he became taciturn and worked hard to reach the high-voltage line of life. His small stature carried the burden of changing his destiny.
These life backgrounds and character attributes that can be imagined through the pictures are enough to prove that the cameos of young actors and others in "Flowers" are completely successful and outstanding.
It seems that under the influence of Deng Chao and Sun Li, it is possible to become a future star and a very good actor. But the premise is that you must meet a director like Wong Kar-Wai, discover his dazzling screen face, and explore his potential as an actor.
Finally, are you looking forward to entering the entertainment industry? In addition to the actors mentioned above, are there any cross-border guest actors in "Flowers" that stood out to you? Join the discussion in the comments section.
