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When Wong Kar-wai is mentioned, people naturally think of picturesque, lingering movie images and philosophical narrative style.
In 2023, the master director crossed over into the television industry with his unique artistic vision, bringing the audience his first TV series work - "Flowers".
This TV series is based on the novel of the same name that won the Mao Dun Literature Award, starring Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Tang Yan and other powerful domestic actors.
This drama has been completed four times in three years since 2020, and its long production cycle and the amount of energy invested can be seen.
It is worth mentioning that even if it has been completed many times, it has not weakened the enthusiasm and cooperation spirit of the actors, which undoubtedly has the great charm of the name Wong Kar-wai.
So, what are the irresistible charms of "Flowers" that make this director and many star actors willing to be so involved in it?
The story takes place in Shanghai in 1992 in the midst of China's reform and opening up, and it is a unique vision of the Chinese metropolis that is full of vitality and energy.
The various actors joined, showing their excellent acting skills and the distinct personalities they brought to the characters, bringing each character to life, and the chemistry between the characters was more fascinating, making the audience very engaged.
Each character is full of tension, and one looks forward to seeing them gradually develop into an enviable image as the plot progresses.
In terms of plot, "Flowers" shows the fierceness of the business war and the story of a rebellious life with the pride of the era. From Hu Ge's Ah Bao, under the guidance of his uncle's clairvoyant bronze rat, he has grown from an ordinary young man to the most eye-catching bright star in Shanghai.
He struggled to move forward on the road of life full of challenges and hardships, and the process of exploration and growth of novices is like the best portrayal of this generation of young people.
"Flowers" also shows the Shanghai scene of 1992, an era of financial management and business that coexisted with some people getting rich overnight and others suffering setbacks.
With the responsibility of a magnificent historical background and dreams, will Po be able to overcome internal and external troubles, successfully seize the opportunity and find his place?
Behind this is the interweaving and collision of stories, and it is also a tortuous experience of love and hatred full of emotions. In the process of Bao's struggle, he met a group of like-minded friends, experienced the setbacks and difficulties in their respective lives, supported each other, and grew together.
This drama is also the first TV drama work directed by Wong Kar-wai, who has always been known for his unique romantic style and delicate and profound thinking.
His filmography is painstakingly portrayed as something that is not easy to understand, and the tone is beautiful and capable of tearing people's hearts. "Flowers" takes the same approach, revealing the deep emotional world of the singer and director through this TV series.
His attention to detail and grasp of the picture interpret the emotional elements in Zhang Ailing's novels in a bright and moving way, which makes people feel sincere and beautiful.
He presents us with a visual feast of fiction that further enhances the audio-visual enjoyment of his imagination and that art form.
"Flowers" has attracted a lot of expectations with its comprehensive and powerful production lineup, delicate and fulfilling plot and deep and romantic film and television language.
It will use the immersive plot documentary technique to fully engage the audience and enjoy the shock and pleasure of watching the drama. The work "Flowers" has attracted the expectations of many audiences with its unique Shanghainese charm and strong production team.
The use of dialects also caused confusion for some viewers.
To solve this problem, the crew adopted a Mandarin version of the dialogue for all the characters to ensure that non-Shanghai audiences could also understand it.
This change has also sparked some controversy. It has been argued that the meaning of dialect words is often not fully expressed in Mandarin, so changing the dialect to Mandarin may weaken the original flavor of the story.
On the other hand, there are also those who believe that this change is necessary in order for more audiences to understand and appreciate the work.
In short, this work has high expectations, whether it is directed by Wong Kar-wai, a strong cast, or the blessing of the Mao Dun Novel Award, this work has attracted much attention.
The choice of dialect versus Mandarin remains a controversial topic. Whether "Flowers" can achieve a double harvest in ratings and word-of-mouth, we can only wait and see.