Impressive
I’ve seen Weilong Song in two other series-and in neither of those was he as magnetic as he is in LOVE FOR YOU. I think much of this is due to the well-written script and the skillful direction. Song also plays a more complex character in LFY than in the previous dramas, which gave him a chance to show nuance and subtlety as the character grows and changes.
Every scene felt honest and real. This script isn't based on a particularly original idea, but the casting, pacing, and restraint add dimension and depth to the story.
Another fine actor who needs to be recognized is Miao Ruopeng, who plays Chen Yi's best friend. For much of this series he's disheveled and messy, but exudes a kind of sweet sensitivity and loyalty to Chen Yi that's truly touching. You might overlook him--he kind of hides in the shadows, never diverting attention from Chen Yi. (Although you might not notice it here, he's a handsome dude irl.)
The director used some interesting techniques. He makes viewers pay close attention to the plot and character development by withholding certain significant details, then parceling them out one at a time when you least expect it.
Great job from start to finish.
NOTE: I had a hard time getting a handle on the convoluted fraud-smuggling-audit story–who was working for whom, and what various characters knew about what everyone else was up to. Scene after scene of people sitting around a table going through stacks of paper doesn’t make for exciting theater. Luckily there wasn’t too much of that.
Every scene felt honest and real. This script isn't based on a particularly original idea, but the casting, pacing, and restraint add dimension and depth to the story.
Another fine actor who needs to be recognized is Miao Ruopeng, who plays Chen Yi's best friend. For much of this series he's disheveled and messy, but exudes a kind of sweet sensitivity and loyalty to Chen Yi that's truly touching. You might overlook him--he kind of hides in the shadows, never diverting attention from Chen Yi. (Although you might not notice it here, he's a handsome dude irl.)
The director used some interesting techniques. He makes viewers pay close attention to the plot and character development by withholding certain significant details, then parceling them out one at a time when you least expect it.
Great job from start to finish.
NOTE: I had a hard time getting a handle on the convoluted fraud-smuggling-audit story–who was working for whom, and what various characters knew about what everyone else was up to. Scene after scene of people sitting around a table going through stacks of paper doesn’t make for exciting theater. Luckily there wasn’t too much of that.
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