This Story Lives in My Soul: A Love Letter to Zhu Yu
I have to start with….this is my very first written review about a drama. Zhu Yu/Pursuit of Jade has completely captured my soul and heart that I find myself wanting to share my thoughts about this masterclass of a drama.Story: What a heart wrenching and emotional adaption of a beautiful novel. The story was told in the drama in a way where it hooked me from the moment I started. The way every detail was weaved to build each story arc and the emotional impact behind each arc. Each and every character had their own beautiful and impact moments, no matter how big or small their role was. I was deeply connected to all characters. I found myself rooting for EVERYONE and that is rare. Each character is multidimensional which really elevated the story. I will miss seeing my people everyday after almost a month.
Directing: MASTERCLASS. CHEF’S KISS. MIC DROP. I may be biased but ZQJ deserves all the accolades. He did a phenomenal job with bringing each character to life. The way he helped tailor each scene must be studied. I felt myself drawn to EVERY minute of the drama. Thank you Director ZQJ for your masterpiece.
Acting: SHOUTOUT TO EVERY ACTOR IN THIS DRAMA. Legit everyone brought their own uniqueness and flowers to this drama. Each person brought their own strengths that the drama wouldn’t be a masterclass if we were missing anyone. The emotional impact your acting have brought me will sit with me for a long time, even for life.
Crew/Set Design: Some of the most beautiful sets and costumes I’ve seen. Thank you everyone for your hard and extraordinary work.
I just want to take a moment to appreciate our leads.
Zhang Linghe. He gege. You have truly outdone yourself. Your acting in this drama was some of the best I’ve been in a long time. You brought this hardness and softness to Xie Zhang that mesmerized me. Thank you for your hard work, I cannot wait to see you on the screen again.
Tian Xie Wei, the queen that you are. You brought ChangYu to life and more. You honestly made the character became role models everywhere. The range of your acting was showed case here every minute you were on our screens. You are a role model yourself, how hard you work to bring ChangYu to life is phenomenal.
Thank you to every person who worked on ZhuYu, the masterpiece will sit with me forever. Easily my top 5 drama of all time.
Now….time to rewatch! :)
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