Both dramas deal with family life, factory workers particularly women and the changes from 1980s to 1990s. The Last Goodbye to Mama is a very heavy and insightful drama that touches on very raw and hard to deal with issues and I have never seen a Chinese drama like this, it's really a gem. It certainly puts Wang Churan on the map just like Lu Yuxio in Romance in the Alley.
Romance in the Alley is slightly more light-hearted that uses comedy in a smart way but does not shy away from issues of the time. It's highly researched and really delves into the human nature of all of us. You can feel the labour of love in every aspect of this production. Both can be regarded as similar in that sense where both concentrates on our inner self, our desires, fears and yearning.
Romance in the Alley is slightly more light-hearted that uses comedy in a smart way but does not shy away from issues of the time. It's highly researched and really delves into the human nature of all of us. You can feel the labour of love in every aspect of this production. Both can be regarded as similar in that sense where both concentrates on our inner self, our desires, fears and yearning.
Almost the same time period in China. Although this is not about the canal life, it's still has that community theme. It's similar to Northward in many respect especially because its about family, neighbours, friendship & love. Their struggles in the fast developing challenges of China at the timdle.
Both of these dramas feature life following the Cultural Revolution and its impact on ordinary Chinese families. The fast-pace in development and how difficult it was for the generation of people caught between pre and post Cultural Revolution to adapt to these changes is a key event in both dramas.
