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WOMANHOOD: Ancient Stories, Timeless Struggles
SI JIN vividly portrays the heart-rending struggles of women in ancient times. Amidst a backdrop where women’s autonomy was often overlooked, Yu Qi stands out. He respects the authority women should hold over their own lives. Alongside Jiang Si, he helps them seek justice.
The series features several cases of “unhappy marriages,” trapping women in seemingly hopeless situations. Mothers and daughters were frequently not taken seriously, treated merely as objects or tools for social advancement. Some resorted to harming other mothers and daughters to protect themselves or seek revenge, while others protected others at great personal cost. There were also women so indoctrinated that they were too afraid to stand up for their fellow females. However, some were still steadfast in their pursuit of justice, despite the consequences they might face themselves.
While SI JIN was strong in displaying the struggles of womanhood and violent grievances, love entanglements were still evident and contributing to the overall perception of the TV drama. I could have appreciated a little more screen time of love, but GIVEN THE FRAMEWORK AND THE HISTORICAL ACCURACY of struggles that was aimed for, I respect their decision not to focus too much on romance.
ACTING 9.5
Jing Tian adeptly captures Jiang Si’s vulnerability, making the audience empathize with her character's plight. After her rebirth, Jiang Si becomes as sharp as a sword drawn from its sheath. Jing Tian masterfully depicts this transformation, especially in the scenes where she outwits her aunt; almost every glance and gesture exudes intelligence and determination.
Zhang Wan Yi‘s role was to my very liking as well. He portrays Yu Qi, a complex character who is a blend of warmth, respect, and scepticism. He treats people with consideration, showing respect for the rights of others and a genuine concern for their feelings, which makes him a likable character.
I‘d also be able to write many more paragraphs about each main and side character, as I think they are all well-written and unyieldingly imperfect. Especially for characters like Aunt Xiao and Royal Princess, the performances of these two characters were truly stunning. They were more than just „evil“. The Writer(s) made me understand their struggles and the misbeliefs that led their paths to become so crooked.
MUSIC 8.5
I downloaded some of the songs on Spotify and also added them to a playlist. I‘d say that’s enough of a sign to argue that the music was well composed and catching. I especially liked: „有生之年" by 叶炫清
Despite some minor flaws, I find this story truly unique and therefore can´t personally agree with the harsh dislike.
The series features several cases of “unhappy marriages,” trapping women in seemingly hopeless situations. Mothers and daughters were frequently not taken seriously, treated merely as objects or tools for social advancement. Some resorted to harming other mothers and daughters to protect themselves or seek revenge, while others protected others at great personal cost. There were also women so indoctrinated that they were too afraid to stand up for their fellow females. However, some were still steadfast in their pursuit of justice, despite the consequences they might face themselves.
While SI JIN was strong in displaying the struggles of womanhood and violent grievances, love entanglements were still evident and contributing to the overall perception of the TV drama. I could have appreciated a little more screen time of love, but GIVEN THE FRAMEWORK AND THE HISTORICAL ACCURACY of struggles that was aimed for, I respect their decision not to focus too much on romance.
ACTING 9.5
Jing Tian adeptly captures Jiang Si’s vulnerability, making the audience empathize with her character's plight. After her rebirth, Jiang Si becomes as sharp as a sword drawn from its sheath. Jing Tian masterfully depicts this transformation, especially in the scenes where she outwits her aunt; almost every glance and gesture exudes intelligence and determination.
Zhang Wan Yi‘s role was to my very liking as well. He portrays Yu Qi, a complex character who is a blend of warmth, respect, and scepticism. He treats people with consideration, showing respect for the rights of others and a genuine concern for their feelings, which makes him a likable character.
I‘d also be able to write many more paragraphs about each main and side character, as I think they are all well-written and unyieldingly imperfect. Especially for characters like Aunt Xiao and Royal Princess, the performances of these two characters were truly stunning. They were more than just „evil“. The Writer(s) made me understand their struggles and the misbeliefs that led their paths to become so crooked.
MUSIC 8.5
I downloaded some of the songs on Spotify and also added them to a playlist. I‘d say that’s enough of a sign to argue that the music was well composed and catching. I especially liked: „有生之年" by 叶炫清
Despite some minor flaws, I find this story truly unique and therefore can´t personally agree with the harsh dislike.
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