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Recently, the domestic TV series "Flowers" has attracted much attention, however, compared with it, the once popular "Sin Debt" is a true drama.
Directed by Wong Kar-wai, the story takes place in old Shanghai, revealing the conflicts of human nature and the practical dilemmas that cannot be ignored in the city through a simple rice cake with pork ribs. This article will delve into the uniqueness of "Debt of Sin" and why this Shanghai drama is still memorable.
沪剧巨制：《孽债》震撼来袭
In today's domestic drama market, everyone is talking about "Flowers", but the popularity of "Sin Debt" has hit an average rating of 42.62%, becoming a phenomenal drama in Shanghai-speaking areas. However, after the premiere, the show was hidden until its 10th anniversary rerun in 2005. The reason for this may be the restrictions of the Tuipu environment on dialect dramas, or the sensitive background of the times.
Blockbuster original: Behind the dare to shoot "Sin Debt".
"Debt of Sin" is adapted from Ye Xin's novel of the same name, which tells the story of a debt involving tens of thousands of people. The story takes place in the 50s when the educated youth went to the countryside and returned to the city in the late 70s. The background of this era provides a rich soil for the development of the plot. In order to find their relatives, the five children left Yunnan and came to Shanghai, revealing a mysterious family secret.
Fierce design: a topic that "Debt" dares to touch
"Debt of Sin" is not afraid of violent design, and involves many taboo topics, such as sister and brother incest, juvenile crime, etc., which makes the series full of tension. Compared with the censorship of today's domestic dramas, such a bold creation was unimaginable at the time. In the play, through the questioning of household registration and medical insurance system, as well as the suspicion of blood relatives and marriage, it directly pokes at the pain points of society and arouses the audience's deep thinking about real problems.
Characterization: The diversity of five children
Director Huang Shuqin successfully portrayed five children and their corresponding parents in 20 episodes. Yonghui, as the most lost one, was arranged into a guest house, and his life experience became a huge shadow in his life. Sifan's family was stuck in a crowded small pavilion, and the inconvenience of life was distressing. And Meixia is the youngest and most lovable of all the children, and her father Shen Ruochen's love and guilt for her are touching.
Deep in the plot: The charm of the city story
Through the stories of five children, "Debt of Sin" profoundly shows the plight of life in different social classes in the city. The wave of layoffs in the factory, the road to the promotion of foreign trade managers, and the troubles of educated youths returning to their hometowns have all become a mirror to show the contradictions of the times. The characters in the play struggle in the city, questioning the family, work, and social system, which makes the temperature of the whole city more real.
City Imagery: The Many Faces of Shanghai
Unlike "Flowers", "Debt" does not abuse close-ups, but shows the diverse faces of Shanghai at that time through a panoramic lens. The houses in the alleys, the rush on the stairs, the newly built high-end apartments, and the various people in the morning tea houses all outline the multi-layered structure of Shanghai society. This panoramic display makes "Debt of Sin" not only a drama, but also an urban video material.
Ending and Reflection: The Unsolvable Mystery of the Debt
At the end of the plot, most of the five children choose to return to their hometown and take the train to Xishuangbanna, which is just like their parents' departure. Although the answer to the debt cannot be found in the play, the director expresses a deep reflection on the times and the city through concrete and intuitive techniques. Beneath the cold surface of the city lies the search and warmth of humanity.
As a true drama, "Debt of Sin" has successfully touched the hearts of the audience through its vigorous design, profound character portrayal, and the display of many aspects of the city. In today's entertainment industry full of commercialization, "Debt of Sin" stands out with its unique character and deep thinking, and has become a bright pearl in domestic dramas.
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