"The Great Wave", a red youth anti-Japanese war drama, is set in the thirties and forties of the last century, telling the story of a group of intellectual young people who joined the revolution in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, established a war photography team and a pictorial agency, and contributed to the revolutionary cause. The play is directed by Su Zhou, starring Zhang Bo, Han Xue, Yin Xiaotian, Jin Jing, etc., showing the blood and sacrifice of young people in that era.
The play mainly tells the love story between Wu Hongyun (played by Zhang Bo), a student of photography at Beiping Art School, and Gao Haiwei (played by Han Xue), a student at China University. Wu Hongyun was attracted by Gao Haiwei, who joined the underground party during the 129 Movement, and decided to join the army for love and faith. And Gao Haiwei's classmate Song Yuquan (Yin Xiaotian) also loves her deeply, so a love triangle starts in the context of war.
An important climax of the plot is the victory of Pingxingguan. In this historic battle, Wu Hongyun and Song Yuquan participated in the battle against the Japanese army as part of the Eighth Route Army. Wu Hongyun performed well at critical moments and made great contributions to the victory of the Eighth Route Army, which also became a turning point for him to grow into an outstanding war correspondent.
Through its story, "The Great Wave" shows the revolutionary spirit and deep affection for the country of the young people of that era. It is not only a war drama that shows historical events, but also a drama that delves into the emotions and growth of the characters. The outstanding performances of the actors and the profound connotation of the plot make "The Great Wave" a TV series worth watching, which not only recreates that magnificent history, but also shows the growth and choices of individuals in the big era.
Another climax of the "Great Wave" TV series is the battle in the Jingcheng coal mine. In this crucial battle, Wu Hongyun and Song Yuquan participated in the important task of disrupting the energy supply of the Japanese army. During the battle, Wu Hongyun and Gao Haiwei reunited again, but they were shocked to learn that Gao Haiwei was pregnant with Song Yuquan's child, and this news was a huge blow to Wu Hongyun. In the coal mine, in order to protect the safe retreat of Gao Haiwei and other comrades, Wu Hongyun and Song Yuquan chose to die heroically, detonating the coal mine and inflicting heavy losses on the Japanese army. This battle is not only the climax of the play, but also the final contest in the lives of Wu Hongyun and Song Yuquan, who expressed their deepest loyalty to the revolutionary cause at the cost of their lives.
From an evaluation point of view, "The Great Wave" is a TV series with deep historical and practical significance. It not only reproduces the difficult course of the War of Resistance Against Japan, but also shows the ideals and responsibilities of a generation of young people. The actors' performances are particularly outstanding, Zhang Bo, Han Xue, Yin Xiaotian, Jin Jing and other leading and supporting roles have outstanding performances, and their acting skills are deeply recognized and appreciated by the audience. The meticulous production of the TV series in terms of photography and art has successfully restored the style and atmosphere of that era. In addition, the show's theme song "Great Waves" is sung by the famous singer Han Hong, whose passionate melody expresses the admiration for heroes and the desire for peace.
Overall, The Great Wave is an excellent TV series to watch. It is not only a review of history, but also a profound display of ideals, beliefs and sacrifice, encouraging us to cherish the present and face the future positively.