"Old Dream", a family TV series, adapted from Lin Peifen's semi-autobiographical novel, directed by Dong Zhiqiang, starring Chen Kun, Li Xiaoran, Luo Haiqiong, Hu Ke, Xiong Naijin, etc. The series tells the story of how Lu Tianen, a young master from a noble family in the Qing Dynasty, gradually transformed from a life of fine clothes and food to a self-sufficient ordinary person in the midst of family changes and changes of the times.
The play spans nearly a century, from Lu Tianen's birth in 1904 to 1996. Through this time span, the series not only delves into the subtle details of the human heart, but also broadly shows the historical changes in China over the past 100 years. The play skillfully connects the fate of the individual with the course of history, demonstrates the close connection between people and history, and explores the new hope and power of reconstructing the family history.
One of the climaxes in the play is the love story between Lu Tianen and Wang Lianjun. Wang Lianjun, a commoner-born woman, met and fell in love with Lu Tianen during the Sino-Japanese War, and after the two got married, they experienced a series of difficult years together, such as war, severe famine, and political movements. In the end, Wang Lianjun died of illness, leaving Lu Tianen to face the rest of his life alone. This relationship is not only the deepest love in Lu Tianen's life, but also deeply reflects his identity transformation from a nobleman to an ordinary person.
Another major climactic plot in "Old Dreams" is the friendship between Lu Tianen and Qin Yansheng. Qin Yansheng is not only Lu Tianen's childhood sweetheart's best friend, but also his first love. The two were forced to separate due to family strife, and the twists and turns of fate reunited them during the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. However, when they reunited, they were already on opposite ends of history: Qin Yansheng became an officer of the Kuomintang, while Lu Tianen became an underground worker of the Communist Party. At the critical moment of life and death, the two rescued each other and showed a deep friendship. In the end, Qin Yansheng's sacrifice made Lu Tianen deeply saddened. This friendship is not only the most precious memory of Lu Tianen's life, but also deeply reflects his perseverance and choice in the great waves of history.
This drama is a model of the perfect combination of history and literature, and will surely touch the hearts of Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The play not only shows the five loves of Lu Tianen's life, but also vividly describes his intricate relationships with his family, friends, and enemies, as well as his growth and transformation in various social environments. The performances of the actors in the play are particularly outstanding, especially Chen Kun and Li Xiaoran, who interpret the love between Lu Tianen and Wang Lianjun affectionately and movingly. In addition, the costumes, props, scenes and other details in the play are also very elegant, successfully reproducing the style of the Qing Dynasty, the Republic of China, and New China. "Old Dream" is undoubtedly an excellent TV series work worth watching.