The TV series "I Am Real" is a spy war drama directed by Lou Jian and starring Guo Xiaodong, Guo Keyu, Wang Qianyuan, Guo Xiaofeng, etc. The story is set during the Liberation War and tells the legendary experience of Sang Yizhou (played by Guo Xiaodong), a liaison officer of the Suning Special Committee of the Communist Party of China. In order to prove his identity and loyalty, he was impersonated by agents of the Kuomintang military command, and took extreme measures, including self-disfigurement, going deep into the enemy camp, and tracking the enemy.
The plot is set on the eve of the Huaihai Battle in 1947, and Sang Yizhou, as a loyal member of the Communist Party, was sent to Wuxing County to appoint the head of the armed forces and assume the important responsibility of guarding the No. 001 dam of the Huai River. But when he arrived at his destination, he found that someone had assumed his identity, and the impersonator was a high-ranking Kuomintang agent, codenamed 348. The impostor not only infiltrated the party organization, but also hatched a conspiracy to sabotage the Huaihai campaign. Unable to confirm his identity, Sanuiju was mistaken for a spy and threatened with execution. He has to admit that he is a spy in order to win the opportunity to escape surveillance and begin a difficult journey to uncover the truth.
The climax of the play occurs in Sang Yizhou, who makes the astonishing act of self-immolation and disfigurement in order to expose the conspiracy of the impostor. In this way, he hoped to stop the actions of impostors and protect the party organizations and comrades. However, it backfired, and the fake Sang Yiju blamed him for the crime, making him a traitor in the party and being hunted down. After the disfigurement, Sangyi Prefecture changed his name to Wei Youtian, made a living by begging, and embarked on the difficult road of tracking down the impostor. Not only does he have to fight the pursuit of the enemy, but he also has to face misunderstandings and betrayals from his comrades, including his beloved underground party member Fang Xiaotian (played by Guo Keyu). In the midst of all kinds of life and death tests, he adhered to his beliefs and ideals, unremittingly exposed the crimes of the fake Sanguiju, and finally launched a fierce confrontation between justice and evil.
The TV series "I Am Real" has successfully attracted the audience's in-depth attention with its compact plot, distinctive character building, and ups and downs of the plot. This drama not only presents a gripping spy war story, but also shows a touching love story. The love story of the protagonists Sang Yizhou and Fang Xiaotian spans the encounter in Suning City, the love of the guerrillas, and the separation of truth and falsehood. Their relationship has endured numerous challenges and hardships, but it has always been steadfast. Although Fang Xiaotian once had doubts about Sang Yizhou's identity, after the truth was revealed, she decided to share the hardships with him, even at the expense of herself. For the sake of Fang Xiaotian's safety, Sang Yizhou also paid a huge price, including disfigurement and reputation. Their love story, although tragic, is also great.
The excellent performance of the cast also adds color to the show. Guo Xiaodong's Sang Yizhou shows the image of a Communist Party member who is both wise and brave, loyal and determined; Guo Xiaofeng's fake Sang Yizhou perfectly interprets the image of a sinister and cunning Kuomintang spy; Ma Xuewen, played by Wang Qianyuan, vividly interprets the role of a traitor who betrays his comrades and has a deep heart; and Fang Xiaotian, played by Guo Keyu, shows the image of a beautiful and strong female underground party member affectionately and movingly. Other actors such as Li Xie , Chen Meixing , Zhou Qing , Xu Ge , etc. also have wonderful performances, which add a lot to the plot.
On the whole, "I Am Real" not only recreates that turbulent historical period, but also shows sincere emotions. It not only makes the audience admire the heroes who fight for their ideals and beliefs, but also makes people wary of those wicked people who betray for selfish desires. The play is not only a life-and-death contest about the real and the false, but also a profound reflection on history and human nature.