SereneC
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Favourite contemporary dramas for 2023
Really enjoyed the drama, my favorite Chinese drama for 2023.
The cinematography was nicely done in terms of the lighting, the way the scenes are set really adds to the atmosphere. The director really likes call backs and also showing contrasting scenes.
Highlighting two of them, first negotiation between the ML and FL was beautifully done. From the closing and opening of the electronic door highlighting the conflict FL have internally, the music and showing of the time really increases the tension. Another scene would be the time when the FL knew about her dad's death, the camera showing the changes in expression both the ML and FL Then showing passerby talking about hotpot and then the camera pulling out to show the city, feels like it is saying despite this life changing event life goes on.
The main characters were great, they do not follow typical tropes and are more realistic. The ML really demonstrated a very principled investor with a bottom line, who is very charming with a poisonous tongue. Really enjoyed the FL character as she strives her best to preserve and keep the company. However, did not agree with some of her actions particularly in the later episodes, which was likely done to create a more dramatic conflict in the drama but I personally find it very unprofessional.
The OST fits the drama very well, this was particularly obvious in scenes where the lyrics were displayed.
Would also recommend re-watching it, as I found there were many hints dropped in the beginning which makes sense only at the end.
The cinematography was nicely done in terms of the lighting, the way the scenes are set really adds to the atmosphere. The director really likes call backs and also showing contrasting scenes.
Highlighting two of them, first negotiation between the ML and FL was beautifully done. From the closing and opening of the electronic door highlighting the conflict FL have internally, the music and showing of the time really increases the tension. Another scene would be the time when the FL knew about her dad's death, the camera showing the changes in expression both the ML and FL Then showing passerby talking about hotpot and then the camera pulling out to show the city, feels like it is saying despite this life changing event life goes on.
The main characters were great, they do not follow typical tropes and are more realistic. The ML really demonstrated a very principled investor with a bottom line, who is very charming with a poisonous tongue. Really enjoyed the FL character as she strives her best to preserve and keep the company. However, did not agree with some of her actions particularly in the later episodes, which was likely done to create a more dramatic conflict in the drama but I personally find it very unprofessional.
The OST fits the drama very well, this was particularly obvious in scenes where the lyrics were displayed.
Would also recommend re-watching it, as I found there were many hints dropped in the beginning which makes sense only at the end.
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