"Hero" is a grand military period drama, directed by Qian Yanqiu, starring Zhang Zijian, Ma Jingwu, Jiang Zhuqing, Hu Xiaoguang, Han Shanxu, etc. The play tells the story of Yan Shuangying (played by Zhang Zijian), a young man with a blood feud, who experienced multiple tests of master and apprentice, love, friendship and family affection in the severe years of the Anti-Japanese War, and finally transformed into an anti-Japanese hero.
Plot Overview:
In the winter of 1940, the Kanto Mountains in the northeast were shrouded in haze. When Yan Biao, a veteran anti-Japanese warrior, was protecting Buying (Ma Jingwu), the first hero in Kanto Mountain, his family was brutally killed by bandits, and his only surviving son, Yan Shuangying, was rescued by Buying. Bu Ying took Shuangying to a ruined temple and began to train him rigorously, greatly increasing his martial prowess. However, Buying was in fact an opportunist who profited for himself in the ranks of the revolution, colluding with Japanese officials to engage in arms deals. For his own interests, Bu Ying sacrificed the life of Shuangying and Shuangying's beloved Rie (Jiang Zhuqing). Yan Shuangying killed Bu Ying in extreme grief.
Five years of training made Yan Shuangying an iron man, and as a sharpshooter, he was brave and fearless. In order to avenge his father, he went to the bandit stronghold Linheji, only to find that things were not so simple. While confronting the bandits, he meets Shen Qiqi (Hu Xiaoguang), a female spy who betrays the revolution because of love, she was a comrade and first love of Double Eagle. Faced with many enemies, loved ones, and loved ones, Double Eagle must make difficult choices. When he broke through the cottage, he was surprised to find that Buying was still alive, and was rescued by the Japanese army and became a lackey of the Japanese. In order to regain his own territory, Buying and the Twin Eagles engage in a life-and-death duel. In the end, with firm faith and courage, Shuangying defeated Buying, avenged his father, master, lover and comrades, and also made immortal contributions to the cause of resistance against Japan.
"Hero", as a military period drama, successfully shows the demeanor of anti-Japanese heroes. With the Kanto Mountains as the background and the story of the protagonist Yan Shuangying, the play draws a magnificent anti-Japanese historical picture. The charm of the play lies not only in its tense and exciting fight scenes, but also in the emotions it profoundly depicts the characters, showing the patriotic feelings, revolutionary beliefs and sacrifice spirit during the Anti-Japanese War.
The performance of the actors in the play is also a highlight. Zhang Zijian, Ma Jingwu, Jiang Zhuqing, Hu Xiaoguang and other powerful actors vividly created a series of distinctive character images through their superb acting skills, which aroused deep resonance from the audience. Director Qian Yanqiu, with his rich experience and deep understanding of history, successfully directed this work. His delicate portrayal of characters and accurate grasp of history reflect his unique artistic vision. In addition, the talent of the screenwriters is also commendable, and they show rigorous creative logic in the true restoration of history and the ingenious layout of the plot.
The excellent production of the production team presents a high-quality TV series to the audience. On the whole, "Hero" not only makes the audience feel the hardships and heroism of the Anti-Japanese War, but also shows the demeanor and spirit of the anti-Japanese heroes. It is an educational, enlightening and touching TV series that showcases the perseverance and self-improvement of the Chinese nation. For audiences who love military period dramas, like actors such as Zhang Zijian, Ma Jingwu, Jiang Zhuqing, and are interested in the history of the Anti-Japanese War, "Hero" is definitely a work not to be missed.