Zheng Xiaolong and Liu Zhangmu co-directed the TV series "South to North", starring Bai Jingting , Jin Chen , Ding Yongdai, Zuo Xiaoqing , Liu Jun, Jiang Yan, Liu Guanlin and others. This TV series is an original work created by Gao Mantang after three years of field research and creation. The background of the story of
is set in 1978. It mainly tells the 40-year journey of the experienced criminal policeman Ma Kui (played by Ding Yongdai) and the young policeman Wang Xin (played by Bai Jingting) working together in the railway public security position. The work has a compact plot and excellent details. The screenwriter, director and actors worked together to create a fascinating story and show the style of a top TV series. It can be called a "drama masterpiece".
1. The evolution history of China’s railways and the dedication of several generations
The story began with a small misunderstanding, but blossomed into an unexpected relationship between master and apprentice. In 1978, on the train to Sankeshu, young Wang Xin was injured in an operation, but he met Ma Kui, an experienced railway police detective.
At first, they disliked each other, but after experiencing a series of events, their mutual recognition and understanding gradually deepened, and eventually a solid comradeship was formed. Wang Xin and Ma Kui fought side by side and served together on the front line of railway police. They have worked together to face various challenges and have remained committed to ensuring people's safety for decades. Even in this process, some police officers unfortunately died. In order to protect the safety of people's lives and property, they did not hesitate.
This drama not only profoundly presents the work and life of railway police officers, but also reflects the living conditions of various passengers on the train. In the growth process of the old and new generations of police officers, they experienced the ups and downs of life. The play also recorded the evolution of China's railways from the steam locomotive era to the electric locomotive to the high-speed train era, as well as the great progress in the life of the motherland and people. The story is based on real historical events, integrates exciting case plots, and shows touching images of railway heroes.
2. Excellent creative team and polishing of script details
This drama not only highlights the outstanding creative abilities of the screenwriters and directors, but also provides a model for the new generation of screenwriters and directors to learn from. Especially in the handling of details, it shows unique ingenuity and is perfect, which is difficult for ordinary screenwriters to achieve. In addition to his excellent screenwriting skills, the director also has a keen eye.
He not only perfectly presents the essential details in the script, but also closely integrates the actors with the characters, giving the characters more color and vitality. The laughter is dense and natural, the humor is full of humor, and the warmth and light tones are even more eye-catching. With its warm, concise and non-verbose style, this play can touch the hearts of the audience without too many embellishments and leave people with endless aftertaste.
In the play, Cai Xiaonian is about to get married, and the woman made a series of special requests, including eight new Phoenix bicycles and 48-legged tables and chairs. Everyone in the courtyard generously donated furniture that was not usually used to Cai Xiaonian. However, it was difficult to borrow new bicycles, and in the end the man could only borrow four. In order to maintain face and pomp, they temporarily covered the old car with a red cloth to show respect.
However, when the woman saw that the bicycle was old on the wedding day, the mother-in-law thought that Cai Xiaonian had deceived her, so she wanted to cancel the wedding. In this case, I thought the woman was too materialistic, but then Wang Xin came forward to explain the truth. The mother-in-law explained that these requirements were actually to test Cai Xiaonian's sincerity. Although she could not have them, she must try her best to meet them. In their time, marriage was a very happy and pure thing. Although the material life was not as rich as it is today, it was extremely rich spiritually.
Generally speaking, "South and North" can be said to be a TV series that is full of contemporary flavor and practical significance. The lineup and themes in the drama are very strong, and each character has his or her own characteristics, presenting a rich and colorful picture. character portrait. Not only is it full of interesting plots, but it can also bring joy and excitement to the audience. It is definitely a masterpiece among the light comedies of the era and should not be missed!