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"The First Lights": The story behind Taiwan's night
Let's examine what kind of series can bring together such an impressive cast:
Xu Guanghan made a cameo appearance as a classmate.
Fok Jianhua plays cellmate B.
Wu Kangren women's anti-string public relations C.
This play, without selling off, is "The First Lights". This drama is starring Lin Xinru, with a luxurious lineup and can be called first-class.
In addition to the three guest actors mentioned above, the starring cast also includes Yang Jinhua, Yang Youning, Feng Xiaoyue, Liu Pinyan, Guo Xuefu, Xie Xinying, Xie Qiongyan and many other actors. In addition, there are Zheng Yuanchang, Wang Baijie, Wen Shenghao, Xiu Jiekai, Li Liren, Ren Rongxuan, June Cai Junru, Lin Zhexi and other friendship stars. The scale of production of this drama can be seen.
Netflix bought out the broadcast rights for three seasons with an investment of NT$250 million, which is equivalent to more than 50 million yuan. It may seem like a huge investment, but is it worth it?
The author finished the first eight episodes of this drama in one breath, and although the picture is exquisite, my heart is full of questions. Does it have to be like this?
The Douban score has reached 8.1 points, which is already a fairly high score in Chinese dramas. But if you are expecting phenomenal dramas such as "Our Distance from Evil", "Want to See You", and "The Cultivation of a Common Girl", you may feel a little overwhelmed.
Set in Taipei's Linsen North Road in the 80s, one of the most famous Fengyue streets at the time. At that time, the Japanese economy was booming, many Japanese businessmen came to Taiwan to invest, and the company's employees were also sent to Taipei. Lonely and tired in a foreign land, they come to the Japanese-style hotel on Linsen North Road for solace after work in the evening.
Contrary to popular imagination, these Japanese-style hotels do not engage in carnal trade, but provide spiritual services. There, guests can simply chat and drink without having to involve physical contact. The industry itself is not illegal, but "The First Lights" explores one of the murders from the perspective of investigation.
The story begins with a tourist finding the corpse of a woman in the mountains, and her belongings point to the hotel called "Light". Since then, a suspenseful story has unfolded.
In the storyline, the young lady and the guests also play a game of foot guessing, although they wear the same shoes, they have to guess among the many young ladies who the victim is and why. This detail seems to imply that their sexiness and fate are intertwined.
The story unfolds from a suspenseful perspective, and the audience begins to examine the background and motivations of each young lady. Each young lady has her own story, such as mother Sang Luo Yunong once went to prison, Su Qingyi not only has a good amount of alcohol, but also is proficient in calligraphy, guzheng, flower arranging, golf, Wang Ailian is a part-time miss college student, Lily has other jobs, works at luxury counters during the day, and so on. Everyone has a different life background and experience, but is forced to swing in this industry.
The title "The Beginning of the Lights" symbolizes the beginning of the night, when guests come to seek comfort, while the ladies meet the needs of guests with warmth and tenderness, which is a spiritual service. In this world, men look for lost dignity in the workplace in the company of alcohol and young ladies, while young ladies earn high alcohol consumption with coquettish style and ingenious coping.
However, there are also elements of suspense flowing in the story, and the question of "who is the murderer" is pointed out at the end of each episode, which makes the audience speculate all kinds of things. This tension runs through the episode and makes everyone suspicious.
However, the biggest problem in the play is that although it is full of suspense, it lacks a core that allows the suspense plot to fully develop. The relationships between the characters in the play are intricate, but there is no truly compelling story thread. The audience's expectations of the plot are often disappointed, and the behavior and motivation of the characters in the play are also sleepy
Confuse. For example, Jiang Han, he is a typical scumbag character, but the play does not fully explain why he is like this. Why has Luo Yunong been obsessed with him, and even followed him desperately? Why is Su Qingyi always weak in front of him? There are no satisfactory answers to these questions.
Compared to other dramas of similar themes, "The First Lights" seems to lack depth and complexity. These female characters are supposed to show more of their inner world and complexity, but unfortunately, the play often only shows superficial conflicts and emotions.
In contrast, "When a Woman Walks Up the Stairs," an early Japanese film, explores the lives of momsan in a more nuanced way. This film shows the inner sorrow behind the elegant and charming female characters, which is expressed through exquisite pictures. The audience can clearly see the inner struggle and helplessness of these female characters, while "The First Lantern" uses more thick lines and a strong conflict plot, and lacks deep digging into the inner world of the characters.
There are many suspense and unsolved mysteries in the show, but the final revelation is often disappointing. The secrets and memories in the play, while full of drama, fail to delve into the characters' intrinsic motivations and emotions. Viewers often expect more story development, only to get some bland explanations in the end.
Compared with other dramas of similar themes, "The First Light" seems to lack the complexity and depth of female characters. These female characters should have more stories and emotions than just superficial scumbags with grudges. The audience needs more inner world, more depth, in order to better understand and resonate with these characters.
In general, although "The First Lantern" is careful in production, there is still a lot of room for improvement in terms of plot and character development. It is hoped that future episodes will better explore the inner world of the characters and allow the audience to have a deeper understanding of these complex female characters. Only in this way can this drama truly become an evocative masterpiece.
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