It’s amazing how cute and harmonious the Second Master’s family can be without the concubine and her two kids in the picture. The end of Ep 22 really highlights how cancerous they’ve been.
Without them, not only do we see how much fun Madam Lin can be with her “kids,” but also, now that they’re not tugging at the dad at every turn, he’s turned kinda cute, popping around hoping for some attention from Madam Lin. Haha!
and his voice I am obsessed...so refreshing and relaxing
In "In I Know You," there's a scene where the FL asks ZWY to read out loud a few lines from a book he'd been reading, and I was like, "Giiiiiirrrrrllll, THANK YOU!" LOL. He has such a mesmerizing, soothing voice.
One of my favorite scenes in this drama is the one in the cave where he shares a little bit with LYN what he's been up to. That monologue... it could've been a gentle song. :D
I think one of the sweetest moments in Ep 15 had to be Lin Hai Ru’s obvious pride and delight while watching the ML shine at the literary event. The smile on her face!!!
I’m here for the romance, obv, but I also enjoy watching the budding relationship between this “mother” and “son” pair. It’s really sweet seeing her learning to care for him. In a family where the ML’s talents have gone under appreciated for so long, it’s nice seeing him finally gaining fans and a support system beyond the FL.
If he really is responsible, he’s no longer a spineless worm. He is now also a cold blooded murderer.
I think the dad is a red herring, personally. Plus I still don't think he's smart enough to pull it off. :P
There's a clip in one of the drama's trailers showing the aunt (the wife of the first son of the Luo family) looking really angry. It actually had me wondering if she might be the culprit. No one's suspecting her, but it could be she was jealous of her sister-in-law back then. Who knows. I'm totally speculating. The killer could also be someone we've yet to meet. But if does turn out to be the dad, that would be the most uninspiring choice ever. LOL
if HIS dad killed HER mom that would be super bad.
I'm kind of with LSY when he sought to reassure LYN (for her sake) by pointing out that killing the mom doesn't seem like something the dad would do. He's not a great parent nor is he a great husband, but his greatest failing so far has been that he's spineless and too willing to turn a blind eye to the pettiness/evilness of his favored concubine. For all his negative traits, they don't scream murderer either.
In short, I'm not sure the father has the brains to mastermind the killing of his first wife. At least to not do it so well that it's gone undetected for all these years!
I hear you, though, on the point that so far there doesn't seem to be any other possible person around LYN's mother who would've had a motive to kill her. But we are also still in the beginning of the drama with more characters to meet. I'm looking forward to seeing where the story takes us!
Are You the One and The Rise of Ning were filmed in the same location sets(aka exterior shots). This is what happens…
As another person answered, many period dramas are filmed at Hengdian. If you look up AvenueX on YouTube, she has shared videos from several of the filming locations that she visited at Hengdian.
Are you talking about Shen Jin Zhen? She is the younger sister of Shen Tunan . She was revealed in ep 29.
Although Big Sister and Kong were not overtly identified, there were enough clues that we can guess their identities. War of Faith is a fictional story set in the context of documented events, and so it helps to know a little bit about the history of that time period when watching.
In the drama, Shen Tu Nan frequently reports to a "Mr. Song," who we never really see but mostly hear via his voice. From 1928-1933, the governor of the Central Bank of China was T.V. Soong (also Romanized as Song Ziwen). Therefore, that is likely the "Mr. Song" the drama was referring to.
T.V. Soong had three sisters, famously known as the Soong Sisters. One was married to Sun Yat Sen (regarded as the father of modern China), another was married to Chiang Kai Shek (the leader of the Kuomintang), and the third was married to H.H. Kung (a very rich businessman, the minister of various positions within the KMT, and the governor of the Central Bank of China from 1933-1945). Importantly, we must also remember that there are different ways to spell out these names in English depending on the Romanization system used. Therefore, while the drama referred to the leader of the KMT as Mr. Jiang, that is the same as Chiang in Chiang Kai Shek. Similarly, Kung can also be also Romanized as Kong.
Given these real historical figures, I assume the reference to Mr. Kong in the drama, was to the businessman married to Soong Ai Ling. Because of that I also assumed while watching that Big Sister was Soong Ai Ling. However, in the cast credits, it is not that sister who was included but Soong Mei Ling, the one who was married to Chiang Kai Shek. Therefore, most likely, she is Big Sister.
I know some people have been upset by the perception that the 'real' baddies of the drama were not punished by its end. Again, recall that this drama also references real historical figures and the reality is that in the 1930s time period when this story took place, these people continued on as they were. Eventually, following the loss of the Chinese Civil War (in 1949), the KMT would retreat to Taiwan. Given all that, it's kind of hard to write the story in a way that these people get their comeuppance when they continued to live on and do as they did....
There's a season 2 . The story has not finished yet.
My comment that there is no Season 2 isn't based on the fact that one hasn't been filmed either. It's based on the fact that one has not been planned. You cannot take a comment made in the heat of the moment - one that clearly caught all cast members by surprise when the Director said it - as a word of promise. People who believe an actual announcement was made at the live cast event should really watch the event itself and see the context in which that comment was made. I know everyone got excited initially when the Director said what he said, and word started traveling around the Internet - that included me. But once I watched the video (and others did too), it became obvious. It was not an announcement or even an actual real promise. (You can scroll down farther in the Comments section. This was previously discussed as well.) In any event, you can keep holding onto hope if you want. I don't want people to end up disappointed, though, or being misinformed.
I never like to say never, but I would be genuinely surprised if we saw a Season 2. Whether one likes it or not, this drama had a pretty definite ending.
The so called 'main villains' that I think you are referring to, are untouchable based on history. That is why the drama gives us one villain who can take that fall (and represent the other villains).
There's a season 2 . The story has not finished yet.
There is not a Season 2.
There has been a lot of confusion over whether this drama has a Season 2; it stems from the drama's last live cast event. As typical of these types of events, it ended with each participant being asked to share a promise if the drama reached a certain milestone. The director - off the cuff - said that if they reached the certain milestone they were looking for, he'd film a Season 2. His comment caught everyone by surprise and although the drama did eventually hit that milestone, that does NOT mean a Season 2 is actually planned.
Although I suppose it doesn't preclude the director from now planning for a Season 2, I really wouldn't sit around waiting for one. It'd be different if a second season had been planned from the get-go, but that is clearly not the case in this instance.
Thanx for saving my time, I can't stand main character's death.
Jin Zhen’s death was not meaningless and to say that it was is, IMO, doing a disservice to her character.
In any fight, death is a possibility. The drama told us time and again how these people, fighting for what they believed in, accepted that risk and persisted nonetheless. Jin Zhen especially believed this as well. It’s why she risked her life countless of times and it’s why she never gave up.
In her final moments, she was working to protect the lives of children and the people around her. It couldn’t have been a more honorable death and Jin Zhen died doing exactly what she believed in and wanted to be doing - making the lives of the people around her better.
I certainly don’t love that Jin Zhen died. I loved her character and if I could have it another way, I absolutely would want her to live. But the reality is not everyone survives in a war and that’s what happened here. Personally, I think it’s a disservice to say “don’t watch this because she died,” because it’s the last thing Jin Zhen would want.
From a narrative standpoint, I also don’t think it’s as pointless as you believe it to be. I actually think Jin Zhen’s death - which occurred as a result of LQS’s actions - served as the final push her brother needed to switch his allegiances, so there is that too.
I don’t like dramas who serve up death for the sole purpose of manipulating their viewers’ emotions. I didn’t walk away from WoF feeling that way about Jin Zhen’s death. Again, didn’t love it, but accepted why the script was written it was.
Anyway, that’s just my two cents. Not my intention to create any arguments, but simply to offer another perspective especially for others who may be wondering if this drama is worth their time.
I am dissapointed about ending so much. it was great like until 25 th episode. But I was waiting for some finale…
Did you watch the special episode? They discuss some of the things you hinted at. And while the special is still open in the sense that they’re still headed for two different cities, it’s not open in the sense that they’re ready for this. They each have their own path to walk, but that doesn’t mean they’re not going to be together.
She died at an event infiltrated by Lin Qiao Song and his men. They planted bombs and although she survived that, as she was working to save the children she’d been performing with, the roof of the structure she’d been performing on collapsed. She threw her body over the last child and sacrificed herself as a result.
A very sad death but emblematic of Shen Jin Zhen - always thinking of others, even in her final moments. 😢❤️
does this have slight romance (subplot) ??if yes , between whom ??
Wei Ruo Lai and Shen Jin Zhen are teased about having feelings for each other.
Wei Ruo Lai also has a childhood fiancée in Niu Chun Miao. One of those engaged from the cradle sort of arrangements. Both are pretty firm on that being a broken engagement, though.
Lin Qiao Song seemed to have a crush on Shen Jin Zhen initially, but it turns out he has a girlfriend.
So… if you consider any of the above romance, yes. Otherwise no, not really. The drama is not really a romance kind of story.
Yes and No. The answer will be reveal in 30ish episodes
LQS sent the girlfriend's brother to the Communist side to serve as his spy. WRL and SJZ uncover his spy status and he explains that LQS threatened him with his sister's life. As for what happens next, you'll find out by 35/36.
Without them, not only do we see how much fun Madam Lin can be with her “kids,” but also, now that they’re not tugging at the dad at every turn, he’s turned kinda cute, popping around hoping for some attention from Madam Lin. Haha!
One of my favorite scenes in this drama is the one in the cave where he shares a little bit with LYN what he's been up to. That monologue... it could've been a gentle song. :D
Xuanyuan is the spineless dad’s son by his concubine.
I’m here for the romance, obv, but I also enjoy watching the budding relationship between this “mother” and “son” pair. It’s really sweet seeing her learning to care for him. In a family where the ML’s talents have gone under appreciated for so long, it’s nice seeing him finally gaining fans and a support system beyond the FL.
There's a clip in one of the drama's trailers showing the aunt (the wife of the first son of the Luo family) looking really angry. It actually had me wondering if she might be the culprit. No one's suspecting her, but it could be she was jealous of her sister-in-law back then. Who knows. I'm totally speculating. The killer could also be someone we've yet to meet. But if does turn out to be the dad, that would be the most uninspiring choice ever. LOL
In short, I'm not sure the father has the brains to mastermind the killing of his first wife. At least to not do it so well that it's gone undetected for all these years!
I hear you, though, on the point that so far there doesn't seem to be any other possible person around LYN's mother who would've had a motive to kill her. But we are also still in the beginning of the drama with more characters to meet. I'm looking forward to seeing where the story takes us!
In the drama, Shen Tu Nan frequently reports to a "Mr. Song," who we never really see but mostly hear via his voice. From 1928-1933, the governor of the Central Bank of China was T.V. Soong (also Romanized as Song Ziwen). Therefore, that is likely the "Mr. Song" the drama was referring to.
T.V. Soong had three sisters, famously known as the Soong Sisters. One was married to Sun Yat Sen (regarded as the father of modern China), another was married to Chiang Kai Shek (the leader of the Kuomintang), and the third was married to H.H. Kung (a very rich businessman, the minister of various positions within the KMT, and the governor of the Central Bank of China from 1933-1945). Importantly, we must also remember that there are different ways to spell out these names in English depending on the Romanization system used. Therefore, while the drama referred to the leader of the KMT as Mr. Jiang, that is the same as Chiang in Chiang Kai Shek. Similarly, Kung can also be also Romanized as Kong.
Given these real historical figures, I assume the reference to Mr. Kong in the drama, was to the businessman married to Soong Ai Ling. Because of that I also assumed while watching that Big Sister was Soong Ai Ling. However, in the cast credits, it is not that sister who was included but Soong Mei Ling, the one who was married to Chiang Kai Shek. Therefore, most likely, she is Big Sister.
I know some people have been upset by the perception that the 'real' baddies of the drama were not punished by its end. Again, recall that this drama also references real historical figures and the reality is that in the 1930s time period when this story took place, these people continued on as they were. Eventually, following the loss of the Chinese Civil War (in 1949), the KMT would retreat to Taiwan. Given all that, it's kind of hard to write the story in a way that these people get their comeuppance when they continued to live on and do as they did....
Some helpful readings/references:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Civil_War#Reasons_for_the_Communist_victory
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._V._Soong
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Kung
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soong_sisters
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bank_of_the_Republic_of_China_(Taiwan)
I never like to say never, but I would be genuinely surprised if we saw a Season 2. Whether one likes it or not, this drama had a pretty definite ending.
The so called 'main villains' that I think you are referring to, are untouchable based on history. That is why the drama gives us one villain who can take that fall (and represent the other villains).
There has been a lot of confusion over whether this drama has a Season 2; it stems from the drama's last live cast event. As typical of these types of events, it ended with each participant being asked to share a promise if the drama reached a certain milestone. The director - off the cuff - said that if they reached the certain milestone they were looking for, he'd film a Season 2. His comment caught everyone by surprise and although the drama did eventually hit that milestone, that does NOT mean a Season 2 is actually planned.
Although I suppose it doesn't preclude the director from now planning for a Season 2, I really wouldn't sit around waiting for one. It'd be different if a second season had been planned from the get-go, but that is clearly not the case in this instance.
In any fight, death is a possibility. The drama told us time and again how these people, fighting for what they believed in, accepted that risk and persisted nonetheless. Jin Zhen especially believed this as well. It’s why she risked her life countless of times and it’s why she never gave up.
In her final moments, she was working to protect the lives of children and the people around her. It couldn’t have been a more honorable death and Jin Zhen died doing exactly what she believed in and wanted to be doing - making the lives of the people around her better.
I certainly don’t love that Jin Zhen died. I loved her character and if I could have it another way, I absolutely would want her to live. But the reality is not everyone survives in a war and that’s what happened here. Personally, I think it’s a disservice to say “don’t watch this because she died,” because it’s the last thing Jin Zhen would want.
From a narrative standpoint, I also don’t think it’s as pointless as you believe it to be. I actually think Jin Zhen’s death - which occurred as a result of LQS’s actions - served as the final push her brother needed to switch his allegiances, so there is that too.
I don’t like dramas who serve up death for the sole purpose of manipulating their viewers’ emotions. I didn’t walk away from WoF feeling that way about Jin Zhen’s death. Again, didn’t love it, but accepted why the script was written it was.
Anyway, that’s just my two cents. Not my intention to create any arguments, but simply to offer another perspective especially for others who may be wondering if this drama is worth their time.
A very sad death but emblematic of Shen Jin Zhen - always thinking of others, even in her final moments. 😢❤️
Wei Ruo Lai also has a childhood fiancée in Niu Chun Miao. One of those engaged from the cradle sort of arrangements. Both are pretty firm on that being a broken engagement, though.
Lin Qiao Song seemed to have a crush on Shen Jin Zhen initially, but it turns out he has a girlfriend.
So… if you consider any of the above romance, yes. Otherwise no, not really. The drama is not really a romance kind of story.