When the calendar of 2024 turns to mid-January, the domestic TV drama circle is like a boiling hot pot, extremely lively. Wong Kar-Wai, the great director, spent several years creating "Flowers" like a huge stone thrown into a lake, instantly causing thousands of waves. All of a sudden, all the major directors felt the pressure and came up with their unique skills.
No, the sequel to "大江大河" came into being, and the "Sword of Immortal" series also announced its return after 14 years. It seems that the "grievances" of this film and television drama are destined to be extraordinary.
But having said that, if the audience is interested in it, it has to be a period drama. No, Wu Yue, Guo Xiaodong , Ma Li , the 30-episode period drama "Workers' Courtyard" jointly created by three powerful actors, is like a pot of aged wine, the more you taste it, the more flavorful it becomes.
The filming of this drama was completed as early as 2011, but due to various reasons it has not been broadcast on stars. Now, it has finally reappeared on platforms such as LeTV Video and Migu Video, which makes people look forward to it.
Speaking of this drama, there are really endless stories. The acting skills of the three leading actors are naturally impeccable, and the plot is also ups and downs and exciting. It is like a mirror, reflecting the style of that era and the life of workers.
Qiao Fangcao's Tears and Lu Zhenhai's Mask
On a rainy night, a figure with a big belly walked towards a door with difficulty. Behind the door is Qiao Fangcao's only support - her sister. Qiao Fangcao, played by Wu Yue, made the audience's hearts tighten at this moment. Being deceived and abandoned by the scumbag Lu Zhenhai, she chose the most difficult path, but still maintained the innocence and strength of a girl.
After entering the door, Qiao Fangcao did not dare to look directly into her sister's eyes. The shame and helplessness seemed to be transmitted through the screen to the hearts of every audience. Her eyes were red, but she held back tears, not wanting her sister to worry about her.
Outside the window, Lu Zhenhai's figure appeared accidentally. Qiao Fangcao only dared to take a sneak look, but that look was full of deep love and endless longing. Wu Yue's performance made Qiao Fangcao's image appear on the screen. Every look and every movement she made made the audience feel her entanglement and strength.
At the same time, Lu Zhenhai played by Guo Xiaodong is in a completely different world. On the surface, he is warm and generous, getting along well with his co-workers, and seems to be a flawless good person. However, his heart was full of selfishness and hypocrisy, and he did not hesitate to abandon the pregnant Qiao Fangcao for the so-called reputation and future.
Lu Zhenhai's image is despised, but Guo Xiaodong's performance adds a bit of complexity and depth to him. His performance is restrained yet explosive, vividly displaying Lu Zhenhai's contradictions and complex psychology.
The confrontation on the screen and the delicacy of life
Every move between Wu Yue and Guo Xiaodong seems to be a competition between masters. Every subtle movement they make and every affectionate look at each other seems to tell the audience: This is the charm of the characters.
And when we see Zhang Jinsong played by Hai Yitian , we can’t help but sigh, it turns out that a "good old man" can be so brilliant. His image of being ruffian on the surface but affectionate on the inside is so lifelike in Hai Yitian's interpretation that people are greatly impressed. Yes, who said Hai Yitian can only play villains? He plays a positive role with ease.
Qiao Fangye, played by Liu Lili, has another style. She appeared with a sense of unwillingness to admit defeat, and the scene where she quarreled with her family was even more heartbreaking to watch. That kind of grievance that has been worked for half a life but not understood is so real in her interpretation that people can't help but be moved by it.
In this drama, there is another character that stands out - Luo Yuzhang, played by Ma Li thirteen years ago. At that time, Ma Li still looked immature, but her acting skills had already shown extraordinary strength. The character Luo Yuzhang's loud voice and kind heart formed a sharp contrast in Ma Li's performance, which was impressive.
The drama "Workers' Courtyard" is like a treasure. Every actor is talented and every character has his own unique soul. Their rivalry, emotional entanglements, and growth processes are as real as stories happening around us.
The grass is luxuriant and the courtyard is stormy
In the turbulent 1950s and 1960s, the feudal conservative trend of thought was like a heavy dark cloud, shrouding everyone's heart. Qiao Fangcao, a woman as beautiful as a flower, was forced to treat her biological son as an adopted son because of the taboo of getting pregnant before marriage, and hid the secrets in her heart.
At that time, she was pregnant and anxiously went to her sister's home. Whenever the pain came like a tide, she could only roll around on the bed alone, and even shouting became a luxury.
But the brother-in-law, the man who should have given her shelter, could only choose to remain silent and avoid her because of fear of rumors, and did not even dare to send her to the hospital. This was the ruthlessness of that era. The harsh criticism of women was like invisible shackles, leaving them struggling in the moral quagmire.
However, fate seems not to let Qiao Fangcao go. Just when Zhang Jinsong's appearance made her think that she could usher in the dawn of a new life, the move of Lu Zhenhai's family pushed her into the whirlpool again.
The biological father of the child suddenly appears, but with complex motives and determination to fight for custody. Lu Zhenhai, every time he took care of and showed kindness, was like a double-edged sword, which not only warmed Qiao Fangcao's heart, but also stung her sensitive nerves.
At the same time, Zhang Jinsong's anger and disappointment surged like an undercurrent. He couldn't accept that his years of hard work were in vain, and he couldn't bear the humiliation of raising a child for someone else.
However, facing Qiao Fangcao's predicament and helplessness, how could he cruelly drive her out of the house? In that era, one can imagine how difficult it was for a woman with children to survive.
Workers' Courtyard: A treasure of the theater world immersed in time
When dusty memories are reawakened, those classics polished by time can always arouse resonance deep in people's hearts. "Workers' Courtyard" is such a work. After thirteen years of accumulation, it has returned to the screen and can still set off a craze for watching the drama.
Screenwriter Gao Mantang’s wonderful writing has always been a favorite in the theater world. The stories he writes can always bring the audience into a world full of dramatic tension. This is especially true in "Workers' Courtyard". The entanglement between the two families in the play is like a mess, which is constantly being cut and sorted out. It is this complex and true emotion that makes the audience fascinated to watch.
Looking back at "Workers' Courtyard" thirteen years later, the actors have already achieved their own achievements. But when they reunited to breathe new life into the series, it seemed like that chemistry and passion had never faded.
It is the passionate performances of these powerful actors that make each character come to life, allowing the audience to see vivid character pictures.
Classic dramas always have their own unique flavor. The refurbishing of backlogged dramas such as "The Opening of the Seven-Nine Rivers" and "The Past" has allowed us to see the correct way to open high-quality dramas. The success of "Workers' Courtyard" has once again proved this: excellent works are never afraid of the pressure of time.
Every viewer has their own opinion about the drama "Workers' Courtyard". But no matter what, we cannot deny its important position in the theater world. The success of this drama is not only the result of the talent of screenwriter Gao Mantang and the hard work of the actors, but also a reflection of the audience's love and pursuit of classic dramas.
As the plot progresses, the emotional fate between Qiao Fangcao and Lu Zhenhai affects the hearts of countless viewers.We are looking forward to the next broadcast of this drama and to the more surprises and touches it will bring us. Because in our hearts, "Workers' Courtyard" is not just a drama, but also a beautiful memory and an emotional sustenance.
