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html On the evening of January 9, as Mr. Bao bid farewell to the Peace Hotel where he had been stationed for 7 years, Miss Wang returned to Shanghai as Mr. Wang, and the main characters all Heading towards her next stop, the hit drama "Flowers" at the beginning of 2024 has come to an end, with more than ten topics including #花大final# and other hot searches one after another."It is best to go up to the attic alone at night." This is the first sentence of Jin Yucheng's novel "Flowers", and it is also the opening chapter of the TV series "Flowers" directed by Wong Kar-wai and produced by Shanghai Films. December 27, 2023 On the same day, "Flowers", which took 6 years of preparation and 3 years of filming and production, was launched. It was directed by Wong Kar-wai and starred by Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Tang Yan, and Xin Zhilei. The super luxurious lineup made the show rise all the way after it was broadcast on cctv8 and Tencent video platforms. , and complement each other and achieve mutual success with the charm of the city. Today, Shanghai appears in the public eye as a top-notch IP.
In this section, traditional Shanghai snacks such as rice with soup, rice cakes with spareribs, and stir-fried beef river have become popular on the food platform; in that section, the "Yellow River Road" is crowded with people, and Internet celebrities from all walks of life gather together to try their best Taking apart the beautiful scenery in "Flowers", the "check-in guide" became popular in short videos. Even the Shanghai Film and Television Park, where "Flowers" was filmed, has become a popular place that everyone wants to visit. The wonderful performances of the four leading actors in the
drama have also aroused heated discussions among netizens. Among them, Abao (Mr. Bao) played by Hu Ge and Lingzi, the proprietress of "Night Tokyo" played by Ma Yili, made the audience "uneasy" the most. Some viewers thought, "They are both friends and lovers." "The 'debt collector' Lingzi is Mr. Bao's safe channel." "Behind Mr. Bao's success is Lingzi's regret and growth." Even director Wong Kar-wai Everyone said that they really enjoyed watching Reiko and Mr. Bao quarreling.
The relationship between these two people is "extremely stretched", but they "love clearly"; Reiko loves Mr. Bao very much, but she also loves money; she can sacrifice her life when the other person is in danger, but she has not completely lost herself. Love Brain”. This very contemporary view of emotions resonates with young audiences.
So, how do Hu Ge and Ma Yili evaluate their relationship in the play? Recently, Hu Ge and Ma Yili were interviewed by media reporters including reporters from "Daily Economic News".
The finale of "Flowers"
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html on Douban. On the evening of January 9, the popular TV series "Flowers" had its finale. Mr. Bao, Lingzi, Miss Wang, Li Li, etc. all had their own endings.According to Red Star News, at the last moment, Mr. Bao finally turned the corner and got rid of the risk of bankruptcy. The powerful boss who wanted to bring him down was imprisoned for dereliction of duty. Mr. Bao left the Peace Hotel and turned back into Po, and his story spread throughout the world. Miss Wang and Mr. Wei found the first pot of gold. Li Li was caught for using someone else's ID card, and after he was released from prison, he chose to become a monk in Guangzhou...
In "Flowers", Ah Bao, played by Hu Ge, relied on the spring breeze of reform and opening up to trade stocks and trade, and he became prosperous. Thanks to the guidance and support of the master "Uncle", his name "resounded through the sky" on the Yellow River Road at a young age, and even became a "myth" in the entire wealthy circle in Shanghai. There are also shrewd Lingzi, charming Miss Wang and A Bao around him. The sophisticated Li Li.
On January 3, "Flowers" scored 8.1 on Douban. As of press time on January 9, a total of more than 160,000 netizens had rated "Flowers" on Douban, of which 48.1% gave it a five-star rating and 29.6% rated it Four-star praise - Judging from the Douban score curve, there is no doubt that "Flowers" is "good".
Hu Ge: The relationship between Abao and Lingzi
is "Zhu Bajie and Monkey King"
"No actor will miss the opportunity to cooperate with director Wong Kar-wai." Hu Ge was interviewed by media reporters including reporters from "Daily Economic News" Shi said that he liked the novel "Flowers" very much before starring in it.
"I am full of curiosity about the era when my parents grew up." Hu Ge said that when he was a child, he learned a little bit about the people and things at that time from his parents' words, but he never had a complete puzzle. "In the early 1990s, I happened to be in primary school. I only remember that at that time, my father and many of his friends were very busy. In addition to their own jobs, they seemed to be thinking about how to do business all day long. The family also suffered from this. There were some differences because my mother was more conservative and traditional."
As a child, Hu Ge didn't actually understand what was going on in the outside world. "So, when the novel "Flowers" appeared, I read it eagerly. Through the novel, I completed the puzzle of my understanding of that era."
After the broadcast of "Flowers" not only caused many viewers to have a deep understanding of "Old Shanghai" Looking back, it also made "Yellow River Road" popular, and various "check-in strategies" became popular in short videos.
According to the Financial Associated Press, as one of the important places where the story in the play takes place, the Peace Hotel, a long-established five-star hotel in Shanghai, has become popular again. People familiar with the matter said that after the broadcast of "Flowers", the reservation and inquiry phone numbers were filled almost every day. Several suites have been snapped up recently, especially Hu Ge's "Flower Suite" in the TV series, which has the largest number of inquiries. of. Jinjiang Hotel’s parent company’s asset is also going crazy. The reporter saw that many tourists stopped to check in at the Peace Hotel on Nanjing East Road, Garden Hotel and Jinjiang Hotel on Maoming South Road. The New Jinjiang Hotel on Changle Road has also launched products such as "Jinse Fanghua" themed afternoon tea and Blossoming Hot Rice. "On the day the afternoon tea was launched, the order volume surged." said the person in charge of the New Jinjiang Hotel.
What was Shanghai’s Huanghe Road like more than 30 years ago? In this regard, Hu Ge said bluntly, "I never went to Huanghe Road to eat when I was a child, but in my impression, when my parents and I were walking near Nanjing Road, we would pass by Huanghe Road, where the lights were bright. So, we now see from the images "Flowers" is the image of Shanghai at that time. Both the color and the entire rhythm are consistent with the mental state of people of that era."
"I believe that in that era, there were many young people like Abao who wanted to capture Seize the opportunity and change your destiny through hard work," Hu Ge said.
After more than three years of filming, Hu Ge said that he was very excited when he saw "Flowers" completed. "During the filming and post-production process, we actually focused more on ourselves. Now that I have seen the finished film, I feel that everyone has made great progress under the 'training' of director Wong Kar-Wai. "
Hu Ge said with a smile that he couldn't sleep well for two days because Wong Kar-wai wanted him to "play the triangle alone". But as soon as he enters the set, he will immediately return to the world of Po. "I don't dare to think too much, because thinking too much will affect my entry into the character of Po." Hu Ge said that he learned a lot from Wong Kar-wai.
"The entire shooting cycle of "Flowers" is very long, so we will have a period of exhaustion, both physically and mentally. Often when we are tired, we see that Director Wang is very energetic." Hu Ge told reporters The description said that Wong Kar-wai is a person who is meticulous and hands-on. "In addition to directing on-site, he also has to keep an eye on various departments, such as art, visual effects, lighting, and photography. Director Wang also has to change the script and hold meetings after returning."
In "Flowers", Lingzi played by Ma Yili was the first to appear. Hu Ge jokingly called the relationship between "A Bao and Lingzi" "Zhu Bajie and Sun Wukong". "Looking back, it makes sense. I think that during the transition from A Bao to Mr. Bao, Lingzi has been helping him. For A Bao, Lingzi is a safe haven and a strong backing or a supporter. safe."
In Hu Ge's eyes, "Although A Bao is all-powerful on the Yellow River Road, as long as he goes to 'Night Tokyo' and sees Reiko, he often goes in with his head held high and comes out in disgrace, because every time he goes there, he To be educated by Reiko. "
Ma Yili: Shanghainese care about the word "respect"
I don't like people who look bad when doing things
After experiencing the ups and downs in the entertainment industry, Ma Yili is lucky. Even though her love life has been bumpy, the "big heroine" who focuses on her career has been well received. . After turning 40, she encountered three film and television dramas with Shanghai heritage, "My First Half of Life", "Love Myth" and "Flowers". The miniature advancement history of mature Shanghai women vividly appeared on the page.
Watch it on Ma Yili Later, she saw the shining point of Shanghai women in Lingzi played in "Flowers". "Able to bend and stretch, emphasizing love and righteousness." " Ma Yili told reporters.
There is a relationship between Lingzi and Abao that others may not understand. There is a classic line between Lingzi and her best friend in the play. Her best friend said to her: "You are so loud. People who don't know are really I thought you and Mr. Bao had already obtained the certificates. Lingzi joked: "Bao and I have always obtained licenses, including food hygiene licenses, sewage discharge licenses, fire protection licenses, catering service licenses, and business licenses." Her best friend choked her back: "I'm talking about the marriage certificate. Do you have it?" "
When the sore spot was poked, Lingzi showed an indifferent attitude. How did Ma Yili grasp this sense of proportion?
"For me, this aspect is not difficult, because I always believe that regardless of emotions, In relationships, as well as in other relationships, relaxation is important. "Ma Yili responded to the reporter, "I think Lingzi is a very relaxed character, and so am I. When it comes to life and work, I don’t like to look bad. In fact, I have always felt that Shanghainese care more about the word "decent", which is reflected in the sense of distance and security. Lingzi and Abao go back and forth with a sense of distance, and Abao will cooperate with Lingzi's dignity, and Lingzi will cooperate with Abao's dignity. This is caused by the sense of order in the area. ”
“About 80% of the scenes between me and Hu Ge were bickering. Screenwriter Qin Wen is also a Shanghainese woman, and she is very familiar with the language of Shanghainese women quarreling. We only got the script for the day when we were putting on makeup every day. Then when we were following the lines of 'quarrel', we would think of some more hateful words to add. "Ma Yili recalled, "Actually, Director Wong Kar-Wai also liked to watch us 'quarrel'. He enjoyed watching it every day on set, and would add more language and jokes to add fuel to the fire. "
Wong Kar-wai's style has always been wild and unconstrained, with stops and starts, and sometimes the actors are called back for reshoots when the filming has already been completed. Only a director like Wong Kar-wai can force the actors to give their best and give them their full commitment, thus forcing the actors to perform. limit, so there is a hot search entry #Film Critics Say Tang Yan Fanhua’s acting skills have been completely transformed#.
Regarding the three-year filming, Ma Yili said frankly, “There is no way to describe these three years in words, the only thing that can let everyone feel it is Yes, you can see the changes over time on our faces. It's not about whether there are wrinkles on the face, but about the eyes. Three years ago, facing all the unknown, our eyes were ignorant; three years later, our eyes are tired, but it is in line with the process of life. "
After the success of "The First Half of My Life", "Myth of Love" and "Flowers", Ma Yili said that she will not play a Shanghai woman again in the short term. "I think everyone will be tired of aesthetics. I have played three completely different Shanghai women, and I don’t want to box myself into these types of roles. My early roles were all Beijing girls. For me, the premise of choosing roles must be that there is a huge contrast between each character. If there are too many similarities, there is no need to repeat them. "
"Trader" Revealed
According to Shanghai Securities News, if Mr. Bao, Mr. Qiang, Uncle Ye, and Li Li represent the image of traders in the play, is produced by cctv8, Tencent Video, Shanghai Film Group, and for "Flowers" Shanghai Fanhuali, which was established for the project, is undoubtedly the manipulator behind this hit drama.In addition, financial support and the participation of listed companies also add luster to the blooming of "Flowers".
Starting from the opening of a basic account in 2018, Bank of Shanghai has maintained close contact with the crew to provide companies with financing and funding needs analysis, and recommend suitable financial service products. In the winter of 2019, the Bank of Shanghai met with Director Wong Kar-Wai and reached a preliminary cooperation intention. In 2020, the head office and branches of the Bank of Shanghai joined hands with the Jing'an District Culture and Tourism Bureau to launch a large-amount credit business in the film and television industry for "Flowers".
In addition, since the author of "Flowers" Jin Yucheng lives in Jing'an District, related film and television drama production companies have also settled in Jing'an. Relevant parties in Shanghai's Jing'an District are also providing one-stop services to the crew and enterprises in the script creation, filming and production of "Flowers".
According to the Financial Associated Press, analysts said that part of "Flowers" was completed using virtual shooting technology. marks the film and television industry's further recognition of cutting-edge virtual shooting technology. technology has also received close attention from listed companies. The beautiful lens language can be seen everywhere in "Flowers", which reflects the ultimate visual pursuit of the combination of reality and reality by current film and television creators, and also triggered the market's attention to virtual shooting technology. Unilumin Technology stated on the interactive platform on January 2 that part of the recently popular TV series "Flowers" was filmed in the Shanghai Shaotang Culture VP studio jointly built by the company, Xuanzhi Culture and Shaotang Culture. It is worth noting that listed companies such as Alto Electronics and Colorlight have plans for virtual production.
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