I don’t know if you have watched "Flowers", which became a hit when it premiered in 2024. This drama has a bright star cast, focusing on the prosperity and transformation of Shanghai in the last century, and it also brings us a wonderful business war experience. Then Lizitan will review 5 classic business war dramas for you, so that you can navigate the business world with ease.
1, Blossoms
Starring: Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Tang Yan, Xin Zhilei
Plot: "Flowers" is the first TV series directed by Wong Kar-wai. It is based on Jin Yucheng's novel of the same name. It is set in Shanghai in the 1990s and stars Hu Ge. A Bao rose from a young man in Shanghai to a rising star in the business world during the reform and opening up. Facing the challenges of business war and the struggles of human nature, he showed wisdom and courage. This drama is not only a portrayal of prosperity and change, but also an in-depth exploration of business and human nature. It is worth watching.
2, Dayanfang
Starring: Hou Yong, Sun Li, Sarina
Plot: The play tells the story of a young beggar named Chen Shouting in Zhoucun, Shandong in the late Qing Dynasty. Learned the art of dyeing cloth hard. After ten years of hard work, he co-founded Dahua Dyeing Factory and embarked on the road of industrial printing and dyeing. Dahua Dyeing Factory eventually developed into the second largest printing and dyeing factory in Qingdao.
3, Chicken Feathers Flying to the Sky
Starring: Zhang Yi, Yin Tao, Gao Shuyao
Plot: This is a TV series set in Yiwu Commodity Market. It tells the story of how a couple started from scratch and finally achieved success in the tide of reform and opening up. The play shows the spirit of Zhejiang merchants through the emotional experiences of the protagonist Chen Jianghe and his wife Luo Yuzhu. Moreover, the emotional story between Chen Jianghua and Luo Yuzhu in the play is very bumpy and very interesting.
4, Qiao Family Courtyard
Starring: Chen Jianbin, Jiang Qinqin, Ma Yili
Plot: This drama is set in the Qiao family in Shanxi in the late Qing Dynasty. It shows Shanxi merchant culture through the business legend of the protagonist Qiao Zhiyong. The Qiao family went from an ordinary farmhouse to commercial glory, and then declined due to various reasons. The period was full of family, business wars and emotional entanglements. This drama is also the love story between Jiang Qinqin and Chen Jianbin.
5, Wind Blowing Banxia
Starring: Zhao Liying, Ou Hao, Li Guangjie
Plot: The story takes place in the steel industry in the 1990s, telling how Xu Banxia stood out in the male-dominated steel industry and eventually became a successful company. Home story. The play shows the ups and downs of the steel industry and the intrigues in business wars. It also shows the protagonist's tenacity and wisdom in the face of difficulties.