The screenwriters thoughts on writing The Glory.https://x.com/duduling1018/status/1907315453611151416?s=46&t=uz5jDRWlGzE90XHFkDAn2QIn…
Wonderful, spectacular, this was and is my way of dealing with dramas, I am always drawn by the observation of the complexity of human nature, so difficult and challenging to put on paper and on the screen. Few series delve into this universe, TG managed to take us to these domains. Thank you for bringing the writer's voice and giving him the chance to express his creative conception!
It's important to always consider that mystique in Chinese civilization is a trait that manifests itself in its…
Hey, VelvetLady852!!I'm also happy to see that so many share this view. Thanks for the comments! Then we'll be back to exchange our perceptions in the long-awaited LoFG series! See you there!😊
Just finished the last episode. With so many references to "Noble Lady" in the last quarter of the drama, they…
There is indeed a great loss in the English titles, because invariably, the original titles, besides being faithful and making sense with the content of the series, are loaded with the peculiar oriental philosophical and poetic essence, it is a complement that gives coherence to the plot, as in the case of the present series, whose original title is "When the Geese Return". The goose is markedly present in the opening of the series until the end of it, where we see a blue goose. Even HY's clothes are almost always blue, alluding to the blue goose that also gives shape to the iconic hairpin. The goose has a strong symbolism in the ancient Chinese culture and was chosen to represent Han Yan because it symbolizes the protection of the elderly and weakest, for being loyal to a single partner throughout their lives, exactly like the characteristics of HY. So it is easy to assess the enormous loss of these disastrous translations that only target the market and do not invest in the export of Eastern culture in its essence, distorting the title to fit it into Western standards. I copy and paste below the text about the richness of this symbolism and the wonderful poem written by the poet Yuan Haowen (1190-1257), from the Jin Dynasty (1115 – 1234). The link is below the text (from Wikipedia) __________________________________________________________________________ Among all birds, the wild goose (雁 yàn), probably has the most virtues in Chinese tradition. They are seen as benevolent, because they always fly in groups and the young and healthy birds don’t give up on the weak or old; they are disciplined, because a flock of wild geese can always keep formation; they are trustworthy, because they regularly and reliably migrate from north to south. And most importantly, they are believed to be loyal lovers that only have one partner for life. Jin dynasty (1115 – 1234) poet Yuan Haowen (元好问) once recorded a story of a hunter who told him he had captured a wild goose and killed it. But another wild goose, who had managed to escape, flew back in search of its partner. After seeing the other goose dead, it uttered a cry, and dove straight into the ground head first in an apparent act of suicide. Moved by the love between the pair of wild geese, Yuan wrote a poem named “The Tune of the Wild Geese Tomb (《雁丘词》),” which contains a line now familiar to many Chinese:
“Can someone tell me, what love is supposed to be? That makes death a beauty as long as you are with me.”
Is this show worth watching? Is it similar to "The Double"?
The series is great, very well written, very good pace, unforgettable characters, great performance by the actors, with special mention to Chen Du Ling, Wen Zheng Rong and the adorable Huang Bo Si, wonderful OST, has many moments full of lyricism, intriguing plot, has cultural value, and, yes, it has the atmosphere of The Double (TD is superior, a masterpiece), but it is darker, and has a very satisfying ending. Don't leave your decision in the hands of others, judge for yourself with your own criteria.
It's important to always consider that mystique in Chinese civilization is a trait that manifests itself in its…
Hi, Kairi of the Sky! Thank you very much for your comment. I agree with your observations and I am glad that we have the same understanding. If he talks about their future, we have no reason to doubt the happy ending. As for time, it is a dilemma for everyone who lives and breathes, healthy or not. The physician did not give any prognosis and acted with him exactly as she did with Xi Wen: she did not say for sure if she would walk again and said that it would depend on her. That is what the physician told YX: to continue the treatment. HY did what seemed impossible, YX was dying and recovered. In the context of the strong, persevering, determined woman that she is, it is implied that she will, once again, find the means to cure him definitively. What really guarantees the certainty of a happy ending is what he says to HY: "Now, we have a beautiful future", and they kiss, sealing a happy life! Once again, thank you very much!
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Among all birds, the wild goose (雁 yàn), probably has the most virtues in Chinese tradition. They are seen as benevolent, because they always fly in groups and the young and healthy birds don’t give up on the weak or old; they are disciplined, because a flock of wild geese can always keep formation; they are trustworthy, because they regularly and reliably migrate from north to south. And most importantly, they are believed to be loyal lovers that only have one partner for life. Jin dynasty (1115 – 1234) poet Yuan Haowen (元好问) once recorded a story of a hunter who told him he had captured a wild goose and killed it. But another wild goose, who had managed to escape, flew back in search of its partner. After seeing the other goose dead, it uttered a cry, and dove straight into the ground head first in an apparent act of suicide. Moved by the love between the pair of wild geese, Yuan wrote a poem named “The Tune of the Wild Geese Tomb (《雁丘词》),” which contains a line now familiar to many Chinese:
“Can someone tell me, what love is supposed to be?
That makes death a beauty as long as you are with me.”
●https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/04/birds-and-their-meanings-in-china/