"Youth in the Smoke of Beacon Fire" is a TV series set in the Anti-Japanese War, starring Yan Yikuan, Du Ruoxi, Dong Yiwei, Shan Yingzhe, etc. The play tells the story of a group of aspiring young people in the Jinchaji base area who joined the Eighth Route Army, experienced the baptism of blood and fire, and fought to defend the motherland.
The plot is based on real historical events and vividly shows the heroic deeds that occurred in the land of Yanzhao during the Anti-Japanese War. These include famous battles and strategies such as the Yanling team, the armed engineering team behind enemy lines, the five heroes of Langya Mountain, the Hui detachment, tunnel warfare, and mine warfare, all of which were part of the new Great Wall built by the Chinese people with blood and lives to resist the Japanese invasion in that era.
The protagonist in the play, Xiao Yunfei (played by Yan Yikuan), is a martial arts master who is known as "Xiao Yidao" for his outstanding martial arts. When he was a student in Beiping, he killed the captain of the Japanese squad with a razor, making his name famous on the Jizhong Plain. After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, Xiao Yunfei joined the Eighth Route Army and became a brave soldier. He carried out many dangerous missions behind enemy lines, waged a series of life-and-death struggles with the Japanese army, and made significant contributions to China's anti-Japanese cause.
"Youth in the Smoke of Beacon Fire" shows the audience the indomitable and heroic spirit of the Chinese people of that era by showing the heroic struggle of the protagonist and his comrades. This drama is not only a reproduction of that period of history, but also a deep tribute to the heroes of the anti-Japanese war. Through the wonderful plot and the excellent performances of the actors, the play successfully created a group of touching images of anti-Japanese heroes, allowing the audience to relive that period of fire.
Cai Xiuqin (played by Du Ruoxi), the heroine of "Youth in the Smoke of Beacon Fire", is a talented singer who works as an actor in the literary and artistic propaganda team of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region. Because of her outstanding singing talents, Cai Xiuqin is affectionately known as "Cai Bailing". She met the male protagonist Xiao Yunfei (played by Yan Yikuan) in a performance, was attracted by his heroism, and developed a deep love for him. However, Xiao Yunfei has always been concerned about his first love Xing Yanru (Dong Yiwei), a girl who works underground in Beiping. Although Cai Xiuqin realized that her love might be hopeless, she still chose to silently support Xiao Yunfei and face the test of life and death with him side by side on the battlefield.
The play not only shows the patriotic feelings and brave spirit of the protagonists, but also delicately depicts the love and friendship between them, as well as the growth and transformation in the brutal war. The plot is compact, the plot is full of ups and downs, the characters are distinct, the battle scenes are spectacular, and the soundtrack is moving.
"Youth in the Smoke of Beacon Fire" is based on real historical events and vividly shows the heroic deeds and characters in the War of Resistance Against Japan. The play not only makes the audience feel the blood and passion of that era, but also deeply reflects the cruelty of war and the preciousness of peace. The superb performances of the actors, especially Yan Yikuan and Du Ruoxi, vividly and naturally interpreted the characters' personalities and emotions, leaving a deep impression on the audience. On the basis of ensuring the authenticity of history, the director and screenwriter skillfully laid out the plot, making the play not only the thrill of war, but also the warmth and touching of love, showing a vivid historical picture. This drama is a rare and excellent work, which is worth watching and learning Xi from every audience who loves the motherland.