In the spring of 1986, Hengdian Film and Television City, Zhejiang, China
In 1986 in China, the TV drama industry was experiencing an unprecedented boom.
In such a creative and energetic era, an epic masterpiece about ancient Chinese mythology and stories - "Journey to the West" is being filmed intensively in Hengdian Film and Television City in Zhejiang.
On the set, everyone was attentive, hoping to perfectly present this work, which integrates the national spirit and cultural heritage, to the audience.
Liu Xiaolingtong, an excellent actor carrying the traditional national arts, plays the role of Monkey King in the play, his performance is vivid and vivid, and he injects a steady stream of vitality into the role.
However, one of the scenes sowed a seed of admiration for the actor, and all the crew present and the audience who later learned the details were impressed by this small detail.
According to the script, Sun Wukong stole the peach from heaven, and during the filming, the director asked to reproduce this scene as realistically as possible - including the tasting of the peach.
In the process of filming many times, each peach Monkey King only used wisdom teeth to bite lightly, which seems to be the demand for acting skills, but in fact, there are deep reasons behind it.
It turned out that Liu Xiaolingtong learned before filming that the crew's budget was very tight, and in order to save money, all props and food had to be used as sparingly as possible.
Knowing this, he deliberately only used wisdom teeth to bite when filming the scene of eating peaches, which not only maintained the image of the character eating peaches, but also lost the peaches as little as possible, so that the remaining part could be reused and even used as a snack for the crew.
This meticulous move quietly spread within the crew. From makeup artists to lighting artists, to the production staff behind the scenes, everyone was moved by Sun Wukong, or Liu Xiaolingtong's spirit of consideration and consideration for the crew.
This not only reflects the professionalism of the actors, but also demonstrates a kind of selflessness for the sake of collective interests.
With the broadcast of "Journey to the West", this little story about Sun Wukong biting a peach with only wisdom teeth has also spread, and it has become a good story for people to discuss and praise.
The audience not only fell in love with the witty, brave, laughing and scolding Monkey King in the play, but also deeply admired the character and professionalism of the actor Liu Xiaolingtong.
The story between Sun Wukong and each peach has gradually become a warm episode in the history of TV drama shooting, and it has also become a microcosm of the film and television production industry's pragmatic economy and excellence.
It is not just a small detail about how a character eats peaches, but the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation reflected in the work "Journey to the West" - diligence and thrift, and admiration for the public and the country.
Time has passed, and to this day, "Journey to the West" is still a classic in the hearts of countless people, and the admiration that arises from the small steps of the six-year-old child is also transmitted to the hearts of every audience who understands the little story behind it.
The spirit of collectivism and the power of teamwork, as well as the attitude of sticking to one's duties and giving silently in ordinary positions, are vividly reflected in this story.
Just as after the peach festival, all the immortals in the heavenly court sincerely praised the peach that was mistakenly thought to be stolen, and people also praised and remembered the subtle but significant behavior of the six-year-old child in the spread of the story.
In the legendary world of light and shadow, Sun Wukong may be the Monkey King who havoc in the Heavenly Palace, but behind the scenes of reality, Liu Xiaolingtong has undoubtedly become a dedicated model in the minds of countless people.