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you didn't detect the resemblance? in fact both child actors of the leads have slight resemblance to facial expressions of the leads

the killing is no worse than any other Chinese costume drama

but MDL list this drama as part fantasy

it's why they say 'war is hell'

the genre tags above list this as a historical with some fantasy elements to it

"stupid toys?"

This drama is Tan Songyun's first costume fantasy drama, another breakthrough for her.

It's been 1 year and 4 days since they wrapped filming

yes, you would miss out on another masterpiece and 49 episodes is not much for tens of thousands of years or more, and at least a dozen meaningful relationships between an amazing cast with great chemistry

Wishing Xu Kai and Tian Xi Wei big success.

seem normal Chinese drama scenes to me

This is same director as MM, BIA, SOKP, TSL, TBW, TLB, AOL.

What matters most is a powerful, layered on-screen performance that fully embodies the character, allowing any voice misalignments to fade into the background.

I’m drawn to the smallest details of their lives, washboards, white rabbit candy in a tinned can, braids, pillow with tiger, bed is hard surface, washing feet, Chinese jump rope, raising hens, every food item is interesting to me, etc.
they seem to rely on coupons, must be rations
this was set in the late 1970's just coming out of the destructive Cultural Revolution
Though the Cultural Revolution suppressed Confucian teachings, the late 1970s began their slow revival, yet drama still shows it well.

humor:
Have I spoiled You?
What?
Not you, the hen

Egg Queen was like a son to them
It's a hen, Like a daughter
You know what I mean

the typical comments on MDL are like, "when do they get together?", "when do they kiss?", "how many kisses?"

This drama was nominated for many awards, but I can't match the name Kang Yeon.

The 32nd China TV Golden Eagle Awards (2024).
Best TV Drama Award (Nominated)
Best Supporting Actor (nominated) Li Naiwen
Best Supporting Actress (nominated) Kang Yeon

Magnolia Award at the 29th Shanghai TV Festival (2024).
TV Series Best Chinese TV Series (Nominated)
TV Series Best Director (Nominated) Zheng Xiaolong / Liu Zhangmu
TV Series Best Screenplay (Original) (Nominated) Gao Mantang / Li Chau
TV Series Best Actor (Nominated) Ding Yongdai
TV series Best Supporting Actress Kang Yeon

I checked out veteran actor Ding Yong Dai in Always on the Move, set in the late 1970s, about railway police. I found 5 episodes on You Tube. He was nominated for the 2024 Magnolia award for Best Actor. He’s a moving, nuanced actor who balances stoicism with emotional depth. Look forward to his performance here.

Oh, just noticed two more actors from Always on the Move. They are Hue Ke and Tu Song Yan.

hopefully 20

OK thanks, I'm reading too much into it.

The voice actor has dubbed 30 dramas including 2021 The Long Ballad Leo Wu, 2022 Unchained Love Dylan Wang,