This drama has a 7.6 rating on this site, but 9.3 on Douban while low-rated dramas on Douban often get high ratings here, as long as they have good romantic chemistry. This drama is a masterpiece from director Zhang Yong Xin, who is also an A+ Chinese director.
The overall plot revolves around China's cultural movements leading to the establishment of the Chinese Communist Party. It's not a theme I would typically enjoy (I don't even like my own country's dramas on this subject), but this one is genuinely entertaining. The cinematography, music direction, and storytelling are all top-notch. The cast consists of seasoned veterans and talented young actors, so the acting is nothing to worry about.
This period is dark and frustrating, yet the way the drama portrays it always offers a sense of hope. I think that's because it focuses more on cultural movements than on politics, which makes it feel lighter.
One thing to note: the characters are all real historical figures, so some rose-tinted idealism may have been applied to certain portrayals. For a more accurate evaluation of those figures, I recommend doing your own research.
The overall plot revolves around China's cultural movements leading to the establishment of the Chinese Communist Party. It's not a theme I would typically enjoy (I don't even like my own country's dramas on this subject), but this one is genuinely entertaining. The cinematography, music direction, and storytelling are all top-notch. The cast consists of seasoned veterans and talented young actors, so the acting is nothing to worry about.
This period is dark and frustrating, yet the way the drama portrays it always offers a sense of hope. I think that's because it focuses more on cultural movements than on politics, which makes it feel lighter.
One thing to note: the characters are all real historical figures, so some rose-tinted idealism may have been applied to certain portrayals. For a more accurate evaluation of those figures, I recommend doing your own research.
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