"Confrontation and Duel" is a war action drama co-directed by Wang Hongfei and Yin Tao, starring Lian Yiming, Zhao Zihui, Xu Li, Lu Yuwen, etc. This TV series is set against the backdrop of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, telling the legendary story of several young people with unique skills, putting aside personal grievances and differences in beliefs for the sake of national righteousness, and forming a special anti-Japanese squad behind enemy lines.
The core storyline in the play revolves around the love story of Lu Mei (played by Zhao Zihui), a bomb expert of the Chinese Communist Party, and Gao Yang (played by Lian Yiming), an agent of the military command. They met and fell in love on the battlefield of resistance against Japan, but due to the difference in their identities and positions, they experienced a series of contradictions and conflicts. In the process of completing the task together, the two gradually understood and respected each other's beliefs and choices, and finally overcame difficulties and came together.
An important climax of the play is the showdown between the squad and the Japanese secret service Mei Agency. The Mei Agency is Japan's largest secret service in China, mainly responsible for gathering and sabotaging Chinese military and political intelligence. In the course of carrying out a series of thrilling missions, the team waged a fierce struggle with the Mei organ. Their tasks included assisting in the investigation of the whereabouts of the National Treasure of the Forbidden City, protecting the transmission of incriminating evidence from the Nanjing Massacre, escorting senior technicians from the CCP Arsenal, and purchasing medicines for the New Fourth Army field hospital. In these difficult tasks, the team members also made great sacrifices.
The drama "Confrontation and Showdown" has won praise from the audience with its tense plot, profound themes, and outstanding actors. It not only shows the heroic struggle of the people of that era, but also reveals the profound theme that personal grievances and differences of faith can be transcended in the face of national justice. Through this drama, the audience can gain an in-depth understanding of the history of the Anti-Japanese War, and at the same time, they can also feel the courage and firm belief shown by the protagonists in a difficult environment.
In the final ending of "Confrontation and Duel", Lu Mei and Gao Yang successfully cooperated and killed Watanabe (Jing Gangshan), the deputy head of the Mei Agency, who did a lot of evil. This climax not only marked their final victory in the struggle against Japan, but also symbolized the victory of their personal beliefs and ideals. With the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, looking back on the past experience, Gao Yang was deeply influenced by Lu Mei, and finally realized the change of faith, decided to join the Communist Party, and embarked on the road of leading the revolution.
The drama "Confrontation and Duel" not only has profound historical significance, but also has practical significance. It not only shows the heroes and heroic events during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, but also reflects the great spirit of how people of different beliefs and positions can unite and face foreign enemies together at the critical moment of national peril. The performances of the actors are excellent, the plot is tight and suspenseful, the scenes are thrilling, and the music score is deeply moving. The whole series combines the seriousness of history and the artistry of the TV series, and it is an excellent TV series work worth watching and recommending. Through this drama, the audience can not only enjoy entertainment, but also deeply understand the historical background of that era and feel the heroism and greatness of those heroes.