We still don't know the background of Feng Xiao Xiao and Liu Hong Bin. Although Feng Xiao Xiao appears from a…
But didn't Laidi's uncle tell him that if he truly loved her, you set them free, meaning if you truly love someone, you don't confine them. He used a caught butterfly as an example. Perhaps he's still haunted by her uncle's words?
You've never had to survive alone, have you?Fighting back is easy when you have somewhere to go... When you have…
Let's see what happens. I'd love to see growth, but sadly I have seen (life experience) with my own eyes, some don't grow, and it really depends from person to person.
I guess, in dramas and in fictional books, they like to create an overly naive character and muddy that with being wholesome and one-of-a-kind which obviously isn't common in reality.
Like a form of comfort/escapism, and reassurance that being innocent will always win through. Maybe they know this is not the case in real-life's dog-eat-dog world. The Cinderella story transcends the test of time is why it's still a template for many films/dramas. The overlooked person is the true star in the end. To the audience today, it can be divisive because it goes back to tropes of excessive plot armour to achieve this! 😉
You've never had to survive alone, have you?Fighting back is easy when you have somewhere to go... When you have…
OK, no problem, I stand to be corrected.
In regards to the story so far, I don't find anything too amiss. It could do less on pitting women against women within the troupe, but FL characterisation doesn't look too out of synch of someone of her background. She has low confidence because of her past upbringing. From young, she's always the cast off. Imagine your own family willingly pass you away just like that? She must be confused and when she grows older, her mentors become her family. And we all know stockholm syndrome happens in extreme cases let alone someone that's part brainwashed?
As a result of that, seeking approval has been part of her coping. Thinking it will solve issues for her when conflict happens. Deep down she knows certain people don't like her, but her low confidence makes her feel almost unworthy of the luck or praise, and she even wants to pass that to the one she feels might be more worthy, even though it would look wrong to us from the outside.
You've never had to survive alone, have you?Fighting back is easy when you have somewhere to go... When you have…
From what I know, if someone can correct me, this is based on a real life person. Sometimes, in that case, you cannot just change things or try to adapt it to make it more palatable for the viewing public.
For instance, Allen Ren played a historical character that was less than 100 years ago and the apdation decided to brush past the fact that he had numerous wives and the drama tried to paint over that by over emphasising his devotion to his (first) wife. Perhaps worried the current viewing public will be clouded by such realism. I don't agree with that type of adaptation. But it looks like judging from your comments, you'd prefer that level of air brushing.
i am so confused omg i literally did not realise it was airing the poster is so misleading aswell.Is it good?I…
Depends what you like. If it is for the opera, definitely worth it. Will delve into the behind the scenes support staff to writers and management. Will give a great insight into China's last 40-50 year journey through changing political climate. How it affected this industry and show the insiders view of that time.
It's not the same as Winter Begonia in that aspect. I did not like Winter Begonia because it was far more basic and in many cases the drama was very much anchored from a male's perspective, whereas here, it's far more balanced.
With these types of dramas, I'm afraid you will have to have the patience of a saint. These episodes will come…
Looks like this with Youku. I left Youku last month. VIP has no perks at all. All platforms with this express package are making normal VIP not worth it. YouKu is not value for money as far as I am concerned. If I need to, I will join back on a month by month basis.
I hope there is an international interest because it's rare to see immediate subbing available from the beginning.…
I see. I didn't know this. But very happy to see subbing so quick.
If you know the story well, I wonder if you can help as I don't want to go back to check. There was a young boy that worked in the kitchens and wanted to join the troupe. He was then sent away. This was quite early in the drama. Do you know his character name? I was looking at the cast list and cannot work out who is who. Did he never return and that's the last of him? I'm assuming Feng Xiao Xiao is not this boy?
I wish more international audience are Tunning in to this masterpiece.
I hope there is an international interest because it's rare to see immediate subbing available from the beginning. Usually they delay that until later on or in many cases no subbing available. So maybe they were expecting interest.
Faye Wong's song is the opening song. Couldn't find the ending song everywhere in the U.S. However, I found out…
Thanks for looking into this, really appreciate it. Seems like it's not released internationally, as I managed to get snippets of it through Bilibili, but was not able to watch listen to it fully. But it's OK, maybe in time it will be released. 😊
I'm on episode 15 & really failing to understand why people hate the FL so much? She's bold & selfless…
That's because they're more likely swallowed the mainstream idea that women need to act and be like men, match them in their strength too. Oh forgot to add, go into men dominated work places to be considered strong. Little do they know that idea has been silently planted by a male dominated world of media and commerce.
God forbid if a FL can't fight very well or show kindness or compassion. These are weaknesses and boring.
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I guess, in dramas and in fictional books, they like to create an overly naive character and muddy that with being wholesome and one-of-a-kind which obviously isn't common in reality.
Like a form of comfort/escapism, and reassurance that being innocent will always win through. Maybe they know this is not the case in real-life's dog-eat-dog world. The Cinderella story transcends the test of time is why it's still a template for many films/dramas. The overlooked person is the true star in the end. To the audience today, it can be divisive because it goes back to tropes of excessive plot armour to achieve this! 😉
In regards to the story so far, I don't find anything too amiss. It could do less on pitting women against women within the troupe, but FL characterisation doesn't look too out of synch of someone of her background. She has low confidence because of her past upbringing. From young, she's always the cast off. Imagine your own family willingly pass you away just like that? She must be confused and when she grows older, her mentors become her family. And we all know stockholm syndrome happens in extreme cases let alone someone that's part brainwashed?
As a result of that, seeking approval has been part of her coping. Thinking it will solve issues for her when conflict happens. Deep down she knows certain people don't like her, but her low confidence makes her feel almost unworthy of the luck or praise, and she even wants to pass that to the one she feels might be more worthy, even though it would look wrong to us from the outside.
For instance, Allen Ren played a historical character that was less than 100 years ago and the apdation decided to brush past the fact that he had numerous wives and the drama tried to paint over that by over emphasising his devotion to his (first) wife. Perhaps worried the current viewing public will be clouded by such realism. I don't agree with that type of adaptation. But it looks like judging from your comments, you'd prefer that level of air brushing.
It's not the same as Winter Begonia in that aspect. I did not like Winter Begonia because it was far more basic and in many cases the drama was very much anchored from a male's perspective, whereas here, it's far more balanced.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RHHGrYcr6g
or is it the opening song sung by Faye Wong:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adsrNFdIxLg
If you know the story well, I wonder if you can help as I don't want to go back to check. There was a young boy that worked in the kitchens and wanted to join the troupe. He was then sent away. This was quite early in the drama. Do you know his character name? I was looking at the cast list and cannot work out who is who. Did he never return and that's the last of him? I'm assuming Feng Xiao Xiao is not this boy?
God forbid if a FL can't fight very well or show kindness or compassion. These are weaknesses and boring.