Episode 33 Jia He wears the brand Converse. I found this detail interesting and it is added because this brand started in the 1900s and dominated the US market at that time. It then was acquired by Nike. Before this acquisition, it has a long history even during WWII. This brand hasn't aged.
Also uncle San Yuan is the art director of this series.
A thorough research of these years in rural and urban environments in China was a huge task involving different departments. The scenes ares what I imagined. The first years of the post revolution to present days are mind-blowing for an over 3000 year old country. What a ride they went through.
I'm seeing people question whether Ronghua is helping her family or secretly trying to sabotage them. It's clear…
It's getting spicier in the Tian's clan. Ronghua's attitude on her arrival at the ink test was not friendly. So, yes, it's getting spicier and I can't wait.
Episode 23 A real feast ! Mesmerizing camera angles enhanced with the sound track ! She has the secret of sptting fire. Will she use it ? If so, hope not too often as it leads to death.
Ep 18 I was expecting her performance. But not that performance. I was holding back my tears as I didn't want to miss one single technique in her choreography. Indeed the audience was so taken aback that the idea of an impulsive ovation couldn't replace her audience deep amazement. I know that feeling when one sits there flabergasted, unable to move, cut out of the real world, almost breathless.
Now she has her own army behind her. She is not Mudan but Mulan. She is not a mythology. She has become reality.
It's like being in dreamland ! So many veteran actors ! So good at their craft in their respective character, that viewers fall into the trap. The cast department did an amazing job in recruiting them.
I am slow at watching this amazing series. Episode 9 Watching Lai Di danced ballet under the rain is so moving. In just a few minutes she embraced the meaning of this art. This reminds me of the 1996 japanese movie Shall We Dance in which the main lead practiced his choreograhy under the bridge. That was a memorable scene.
Episode 8 was brutal. Political cleansing during this post revolution. Informers every where so similar to the cleansing of the French informers at that time. Women's heads were shaved and men killed.
Some however were innocent nonetheless this cleansing came from neighbours's revenge imputable to jealousy, envy. A shame that this type of massacre is minimized in history books. Really a shame.
NOT A SPOILER Subtitles too fast so I made this for myself and share with whoever needs a few insignifiant somewhat insightful details to start with.
Di Renjie's companions's strenghts are : Duan Shi Si : sharp ears, swift feet, former military scout Chu Qing Lan : skilled at medecine and poison - will become Di Renjie's disciple Lin Bu Yan : Di Renjie's beloved disciple, uses paintings to identify criminals
Episode 5. A real history of Chinese post cultural revolution. I know that Intellectuals were sent to farming, books were burnt, there was a strict birth control and the girls were the first to be rejected or sent away, forced abortions, etc.
Right now, how painful to learn that last dynasty's opera wardrobes had to be destroyed. Reality check ! I am going to research on this aspect of Bejing Opera.
Every time Lai Di sniffs, I burst out of laughter. Thanks to the sound effects at episode 3, the fly in my headphones 🤣 Introducing the uncle's character deeply through the means of the different drums was well presented.
oh, really?...so he 'left' in order to help her ?😂 that's great news, i was beginning to feel sad, that he…
If you like arts in all its shades, you will enjoy it. Alas I have no time to read the book. The arts director, the director, the props and wardrobe departments left nothing aside. The writer must be proud. This is not concentrated on pretty boys and girls romance story. It is arts in words. Sit back and enjoy. I am having a blast.
Jia He wears the brand Converse. I found this detail interesting and it is added because this brand started in the 1900s and dominated the US market at that time. It then was acquired by Nike. Before this acquisition, it has a long history even during WWII. This brand hasn't aged.
Also uncle San Yuan is the art director of this series.
A thorough research of these years in rural and urban environments in China was a huge task involving different departments. The scenes ares what I imagined. The first years of the post revolution to present days are mind-blowing for an over 3000 year old country. What a ride they went through.
A real feast !
Mesmerizing camera angles enhanced with the sound track !
She has the secret of sptting fire. Will she use it ? If so, hope not too often as it leads to death.
I was expecting her performance. But not that performance. I was holding back my tears as I didn't want to miss one single technique in her choreography. Indeed the audience was so taken aback that the idea of an impulsive ovation couldn't replace her audience deep amazement. I know that feeling when one sits there flabergasted, unable to move, cut out of the real world, almost breathless.
Now she has her own army behind her. She is not Mudan but Mulan. She is not a mythology. She has become reality.
So many veteran actors !
So good at their craft in their respective character, that viewers fall into the trap. The cast department did an amazing job in recruiting them.
Episode 9
Watching Lai Di danced ballet under the rain is so moving. In just a few minutes she embraced the meaning of this art. This reminds me of the 1996 japanese movie Shall We Dance in which the main lead practiced his choreograhy under the bridge. That was a memorable scene.
Edit: If I remember it was a rainy late evening.
Political cleansing during this post revolution. Informers every where so similar to the cleansing of the French informers at that time. Women's heads were shaved and men killed.
Some however were innocent nonetheless this cleansing came from neighbours's revenge imputable to jealousy, envy. A shame that this type of massacre is minimized in history books. Really a shame.
This story is my comfort Cdrama of this Spring season.
Subtitles too fast so I made this for myself and share with whoever needs a few insignifiant somewhat insightful details to start with.
Di Renjie's companions's strenghts are :
Duan Shi Si : sharp ears, swift feet, former military scout
Chu Qing Lan : skilled at medecine and poison - will become Di Renjie's disciple
Lin Bu Yan : Di Renjie's beloved disciple, uses paintings to identify criminals
Enjoy !
Right now, how painful to learn that last dynasty's opera wardrobes had to be destroyed. Reality check ! I am going to research on this aspect of Bejing Opera.
Thanks to the sound effects at episode 3, the fly in my headphones 🤣
Introducing the uncle's character deeply through the means of the different drums was well presented.