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Period dramas have always been a "hot potato" in the domestic drama market. The popularity of
However, this year's period dramas seem to have disappeared. If I recall carefully, I can only recall one "South and North".
On the contrary, there are many period dramas to be aired. "Going North" starring Hu Jun tells the story of the changes in life along the canal. "Youth in the Wind" starring Liu Lin and Tian Yu focuses on two generations of oil field children. choose.
There is no news about these two dramas yet, but there is news about the other drama.
"Happiness" has officially been completed, and the final special episode has been released. The broadcast is just around the corner!
The plot of this drama is real and moving, poignant and warm, and the entire cast is talented. It is definitely a rare masterpiece.
01The plot is realistic and warm
"Happiness" is adapted from Jia Pingwa's work of the same name. It tells the story of migrant worker Liu Xingxin (Bai Yufan) and his good brother Wufu (played by Luo Kang) who go to the city to work.
Under the introduction of fellow countryman Han Dabao ( Ling Xiaosu ), they began to collect waste. Although he experienced many difficulties, Liu Gaoxing always maintained an upward and kind heart and worked hard to live.
This drama is called "Happy". It talks about Liu Gaoxing and Liu Gaoxing's positive attitude. It also reflects the suffering of life.
In the summary and final episode, there are two highlights that instantly captured my heart.
First, it focuses on the bottom groups of society.
In many period dramas these days, even if the protagonist is down and out now, he had or will have a decent status and background. But in this drama, the camera focuses on real ordinary people.
In the play, Liu Gaoxing is an ordinary migrant worker with no education, no skills, no resources, and no funds. He wants to get rid of the countryside and land and work in the city, but he can only collect waste products.
But collecting scraps is not easy, there are territorial divisions, conflicts, and all kinds of difficulties arise one after another.
Liu Gaoxing’s experience is the epitome of many marginalized groups at the bottom of society. Their real experiences may be more cruel than what is depicted in the play.
The second is to convey a positive spirit.
The purpose of depicting suffering is not to show how miserable they are, but to convey their spirit and strength in facing life.
Little people also have their little blessings in their lives. In the play, Liu Gaoxing and Wu Fu encountered many difficulties after collecting scraps, but Liu Gaoxing always interpreted life with a positive attitude.
The scavengers in the courtyard were also infected by him, became harmonious and tolerant, and jointly sponsored the daughter of the fifth rich to study.
These small changes accumulate little by little, and the power generated is enough to warm people's hearts, and the source of everything is the spirit of facing life positively.
This is also the power that is wanted to be conveyed to us under the surface of the plot.
And this work with warmth and connotation needs a strong creative team to check it.
The director of this drama, Wang Wei, once directed "White Night". This suspenseful criminal investigation drama still has audiences looking forward to the follow-up, which shows the director's ability.
The screenwriters Wang Sanmao and Wang Lei, their masterpieces "Love of Mountains and Seas" and " is good " are also classics in domestic dramas.
The strength of the creative team can be seen in the final special. With such a strong team, the essence of the original work will definitely be captured.
02 Strong actors gather together
Period dramas require actors to be more real and natural, so the casting of this drama is also very careful. Looking at the overall lineup, all the actors are strong.
ranks first, Huang Xiaolei .
Some viewers may be a little unfamiliar with the name Huang Xiaolei, but the role she left the most profound impression on us should be Qiao Chunyan in "The World".
Huang Xiaolei brought this outspoken but selfish and shrewd character to life, making the audience both love and hate her. In
's new drama, Huang Xiaolei plays Xing Hu, who should be a neighbor who lives in the same courtyard as Liu Gaoxing. In the trailer of
, Xinghu looks up and looks up as if she is talking to someone. She is smiling and saying, "People go to higher places, and water flows to lower places." There is some relief in her eyes.
There is no need to worry if this role is given to Huang Xiaolei.
ranked second, Wang Peilu.
I believe that most of the audience remember Wang Peilu because of the crazy donkey who yelled "You are going to suffer a lot" in "Hurry Up". The popularity of the character
is inseparable from Wang Peilu's vivid interpretation, and he also proved to the audience that there are no small roles, only small actors.
Wang Peilu plays Huang Ba in the new drama. In the trailer of
, he was leaning against the railing with his rice in hand. He didn't know what someone said. His body, which was originally close to the railing, leaned back, and the corners of his mouth became wider and wider, giving him a completely slovenly look.
Wang Peilu's performance is natural without any trace, just like an ordinary person in life.
This little person with a distinctive personality must be him.
is third, Hao Ping .
National first-class actor Hao Ping, as a prime supporting role in domestic dramas, is also an old acquaintance of the audience.
In the past two years, Hao Ping's most impressive role on the audience also came from "Hurry", in which he played An Xin's master Cao Chuang.
The story background of "Happiness" is in Xi'an, and the filming location is in Xi'an. It is perfect for Hao Ping, an authentic Xi'an native, to star.
In the play, he played Dana Jiang. Judging from his clothes, this character seems to have better living conditions than others. Under the warm yellow light in the
trailer, he smiles with a kind face and should be a kind-hearted person.
Hao Ping's acting skills are more than adequate for this role.
ranked fourth, Bai Yufan.
If we want to say that among young actors today, Bai Yufan has the most potential, then Bai Yufan must be on the list.
While actors at the same time were still struggling in idol dramas, Bai Yufan had already gained recognition from many audiences for his role as Ma Debao in "Mountains and Seas".
In the new drama, Bai Yufan plays Liu Gaoxing. In the play, Liu Gaoxing's dark complexion and thin figure are even worse than Ma Debao. In the trailer of
, Liu Gaoxing smiles in almost all the scenes. The simplicity, down-to-earth and enthusiasm of rural youth are vividly reflected in him.
believes that Bai Yufan can surprise the audience again in this drama.
In addition, there are also actors in the play such as Ling Xiaosu, Yu Wenwen, Luo Kang, Liu Xiangjing, etc. All of them are talented. Just looking at this lineup, I will definitely follow this drama.
03 Conclusion
Jia Pingwa’s novel "Happiness" was adapted into a movie as early as 2009.
This drama is a very realistic work. How to adapt to the current market environment and audience aesthetics during the adaptation will be a big problem.
But this show seems to have found the answer.
Since the lens focuses on the little people at the bottom of society, the perspective must be consistent with them, not looking down on their lives, but showing life from their perspective.
This kind of reality gives this work new vitality.
As long as the tone of the main film is consistent with the trailer, this "Happiness" may become a new classic among domestic dramas.
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