basically. intl viewers like to watch romance and pretty costumes or fantasy period. This drama is doing really well in China, and that's really what matters. Especially this drama where it takes place in 80s to early 00s China, I don't think intl fans can relate, while many Chinese older viewers can.
This drama also quietly references several socioeconomic issues that existed in China at the time. It briefly touches on topics like trafficked brides brought to remote mountain areas, the strict enforcement of the one-child policy, where families risked losing their jobs or facing heavy fines if discovered, and the heartbreaking reality of female infant abandonment.
fwz couldn't muster her courage to say "dad" like she could use to so casually and openly. Instead she introduced him as "father" and he was even surprised. I hope one day they can be close, even closer than before.
Adopted dad must've been so heartbroken seeing his daughter working in those labour intensive jobs as a cook assistance. He and his wife cherished and raised her in the palm of their hands, afraid she'd get hurt or not eating enough. She's never lifted a finger in her life, she was raised in an academic family. When her adopted dad saw the cuts and bruises on her hands, he must've been so heartbroken. The parents want to shield their child from hardship because they’ve spent years caring for them and imagining a gentler path for them. Going back to school is what he would have preferred, but since fwz is stubborn and want to make it in shenzhen, I liked that he didn't push and instead gave an ultimatum of 1 year.
https://x.com/i/status/2030594400599101664Is this true?
Unfortunately, it's true, however it's on douban so it's not a credible source anymore. I saw it being mentioned on wb, and a lot of people comented on that post that it's a good show, and these haters are scared and rating 1 star. Also, for once, cvb speaks for itself, it's the only rating that can't be manipulated bc it counts on live viewership. Therefore, the 1 star doesn't align with the high viewership ratings. MD has a good rep right now, so any trolls trying to spread hate actually isn't working, unlike XY-that was horrible to witness.
A fan posted, I haven't watched that far in the drama. Either way, I find it endearing to have her dad so close with her. He's always there at the set waiting for her, and sometimes doing a small cameo role. This would be his 3rd one, unless there's more I wasn't aware of.
She does have 4 men in her life but they are just passerbys. The main storyline is her making it big in the big…
Like I mentioned prior, romance is really insignificant here. This isn't a romcom or idol drama. This drama spans about 3 decades of her life until she's about in her 50s/60s where she goes back to her hometown to settle down. You are welcome to watch her other drama Against the Current when it airs! Definitely lots of romance =)
This seems to be the trend lately. There's so many of them airing already, and it's only the first quarter of…
Honestly, it's touching, all the comments I've read from cnetizens is that they cried every ep, or that their eyes are sore from crying, or that even number eps have the ost crying scenes. SS even posted on wb handing out money so that fans/viewers can use it to buy tissue. I think I'm taking a bit longer to watch bc my eyes need a break.
She does have 4 men in her life but they are just passerbys. The main storyline is her making it big in the big…
Well, you've already met 2 of then men. One of Han asshole, and the other is the first guy she met in Shenzhen, he's there throughout her life. I mean if you want me to spoil it for you.
No male lead, but many male characters. She has 4 romances in her life, but arent the leads. It's a story about a woman making it big in the city. She encouter romances but it's not like idol dramas where romance is the main plot.
The big city is definitely different than country side. Everyone has a degree, without one it's hard to find a job. Just like today, everyone has bachelors it's not even something to praise anymore. Some even have masters, yet job market is bad. So seeing fwz, expelled from uni, she can't even write down her education, she can only start from the labour intensize jobs, and a girl like her raised like a princess, it's going to be hard. We will see her resilient side.
Although I'm a 90s baby, I can't relate much, even the wardrobe or the 90s prop they use. Especially since I'm born overseas. But it's still nice to see what my parents may have grew up in.
This seems to be the trend lately. There's so many of them airing already, and it's only the first quarter of…
my gosh, I can't even count how many times i've cried since ep 1. Each ep I cry at least twice.
It's true, a lot of these type of era dramas are airing this year. I did watch a bit of Lover story in the 1970s, but MD hits harder. Idk if it's bc it's SS' drama, or perhaps it's the plot-could be both since I'm very picky. Even though I'm a fan of SS, I would still drop some of her dramas if it's not to my interest. So far, this drama is very rich, never a dull moment, and i have not seen any filler eps which I appreciate. I'm so sick of 2fl/2ml having so much screen time that does little to the storyline. They are there bc their company invested in the production. But, this drama has no useless characters. Idk how far I will watch this drama, but for now, at least it's still good in my books.
It's true, a lot of these type of era dramas are airing this year. I did watch a bit of Lover story in the 1970s, but MD hits harder. Idk if it's bc it's SS' drama, or perhaps it's the plot-could be both since I'm very picky. Even though I'm a fan of SS, I would still drop some of her dramas if it's not to my interest. So far, this drama is very rich, never a dull moment, and i have not seen any filler eps which I appreciate. I'm so sick of 2fl/2ml having so much screen time that does little to the storyline. They are there bc their company invested in the production. But, this drama has no useless characters. Idk how far I will watch this drama, but for now, at least it's still good in my books.