Shanghai-produced TV series " Cheng Huan Ji " has come to an end. The family life of three generations of Mai Chenghuan's family, a post-95s Shanghai girl, connects the development history of Shanghai over the past few decades and reflects the development of Shanghai in a glimpse. Humanistic features and urban character. The aunt's bamboo pole in the alley, the pajamas on the mother played by He Saifei that cost less than 100 yuan, the overtime lights in the office building... they are all your and my life, Shanghai fireworks.
In the play, Mai Chenghuan's family of four lives in the Sanhe Lane alley, where you can see the beauty of Shanghainese tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle, and the leisurely three meals a day. That day, I made a special trip to Sanheli, from the Bund to Jiangxi Middle Road. That traditional Shanghai old-style alley. After the passage of time, some of the houses have been stained with traces of time, but you can still see the strong flavor in every brick and tile. Fireworks. Every small house has protected the warmth of the family, and every window can produce a film of "The Story of Cheng Huan".
In addition to Sanheli, "Cheng Huan Ji" uses the houses in Shanghai to let people see the different lifestyles in this city. The hotel where Mai Chenghuan works is located by the Huangpu River with many high-rise buildings. During the day, the conference tables and cubicles are places where young people struggle; Mao Yongxin's apartment shows the exquisiteness and magnificence of urban single women; her grandmother's garden villa hides old Shanghai Elegance and heritage... Different people live in different houses. Some of them have taken the lead and are already the best among their peers; some are not completely independent from their families and have escaped the control of their parents; some have just stepped into the family. Society is still confused and helpless. In reality, these characters can find plenty of contrast.
Of course, the thing that attracts the most attention from the audience is Mak Cheng Huan’s home. Like ordinary Shanghainese, Mai Chenghuan's home is neither big nor small, compact and cozy. His younger brother does not have a separate bedroom and can only sleep on a camp bed in the living room. This not only reflects the economic "downturn" of Mai Chenghuan's family, but also It brought back memories for many people. The bookshelves, green plants, and dad’s suit in the house all add a touch of Shanghainese’s unique accent and flavor of life to the home. During the day, the sun shines all over the room, filling the room with romance. The balcony and clothes rail highlight the happiness. Mai Chenghuan's boyfriend Xin Jialiang apologized at the corner of the alley, but was beaten with a bamboo stick by the aunt in the alley. This was a required course for Maoji to come to the door.
What’s interesting is that many viewers are obsessed with the pajamas worn by He Saifei in the play. They even searched for the same style on Taobao. It turns out that the price of these pajamas is only a hundred yuan at most. Not only were the styles not new, but they were also a bit white after washing, but these sets of pajamas established the image of a mother who lives a prudent life. This is my mother's life, the taste of Shanghai.
What is familiar to people is not only the pajamas on her mother, but also her urging and nagging. "If you don't get married, I won't have the nerve to go out and meet people." "Don't I deserve to live if I don't get married?" Such conversations seem to be echoing around us. The seemingly peaceful daily life of the years also hides the quarrels and quarrels. In fact, the core topic of "Cheng Huan Ji" is to discuss intergenerational issues through the relationship between mother and daughter. Therefore, the more realistic the details, the more resonant it will be with the audience. It is like a mirror, reflecting you and me.
Fortunately, Mai Chenghuan proposed marriage at the urging of her mother, and broke up with her mother's interference. In the end, she gradually broke away from her mother's strong care and found her own path of growth. This ending is also inspiring. Young people and parents today.
"Cheng Huan Ji" takes warmth and tolerance as the main tone, does not amplify conflicts, uses trivial and ordinary cross-sections of life, and through the life trajectories of the male and female protagonists supporting each other and growing together, step by step clears the clouds on the road of women's growth. (Wu Xiang)
