"Those Charming Past", a TV series adapted from Zhang Xin's novel "Love Has Become a Song", tells a touching story that spans decades. It is based on the life experience of Yu Kangmei (played by Tong Lei) as a clue, showing the process of a girl from a military family growing from an ignorant girl to a strong and mature woman. Her story is not only a microcosm of personal growth, but also a vivid portrayal of the social changes in China at that time.
Yu Kangmei has a deep love and talent for music since childhood. In high school, she met Li Zhijian (played by Guo Xiaodong), the president of the student union at the time, and the two quickly fell into an innocent love. But the twists and turns of fate soon followed: Li Zhijian's father, a high-ranking military officer, had already planned his future, and he had to go to Beijing to continue his studies, while Yu Kangmei stayed in Shanghai. The love of this distance has undergone a severe test, and the two can only rely on letters and phone calls to maintain the relationship.
The climax of the play takes place during the Cultural Revolution. Yu Kangmei was criticized by the Red Guards for singing a song "Love Has Become a Song", which was considered reactionary, and her vocal cords were damaged, and she lost the ability to sing. After learning of all this, Li Zhijian immediately returned to Shanghai from Beijing, hoping to save Yu from the United States, but found that she had been sent to the countryside to cut the queue. Faced with such a predicament, Li Zhijian chose to give up his future and follow Yu Kangmei to the countryside. In that difficult environment, the two experienced more deeply the love and dependence on each other.
"Those Fascinating Past" is an emotionally rich and profound work with a deep narrative. It not only shows the resilience and growth of individuals in the turmoil of history, but also reflects the turmoil and change of society at that time. With its authentic and touching story, vivid characterization, and deep-rooted themes, this drama has become an unforgettable TV series masterpiece.
Another fascinating plot line in "Those Charming Past" is about Yu Kangmei's younger brother Yu Kang Kang (played by Ren Quan) and his lover Lin Xiaoyu (played by Chen Yanxi). This plot adds more layers and depth to the series, showcasing the love and life challenges of characters from different backgrounds.
Yu Zhan is a young man full of rock and roll dreams, and in a bar in Shanghai, he meets Lin Xiaoyu, an international student from Taiwan. The love between the two quickly warmed up, but their different identities and complex family backgrounds brought great challenges to the relationship. Lin Xiaoyu's father was a staunch supporter of Taiwan independence, and he strongly opposed his daughter's relationship with Yu Anti-Japanese, and even threatened to kill Yu Anti-Japanese. Despite the tremendous pressure and danger, Yu Kangying and Lin Xiaoyu still chose to elope bravely. However, they were pursued by Lin Xiaoyu's father on the way to escape, which eventually led to the tragedy.
This drama is not only a romantic drama in the historical background, but also a multi-layered and cross-era social picture. It uses music as a link to show the lives and emotions of people from different walks of life and different regions through the colorful fates of characters. Every character in the play is carefully portrayed, especially Yu Kangmei played by Tong Lei, who perfectly shows the character's strength, kindness, beauty and sadness with her soulful performance, which is impressive.
The music of "Those Charming Past" is also a highlight, and every song in the play is a classic, such as "Love Has Become a Song", "The Moon Represents My Heart", "Grandma's Penghu Bay", etc., these songs not only enrich the plot, but also touch the audience's emotions and memories. The whole drama is an excellent work worth watching, it not only tells those touching past events, but also shows eternal love.